Field Study Trips The Alliance organizes field study trips for each program during the semester terms. Students participating in the BLCU and Fudan programs will travel to Sichuan, Yunnan, or Qinghai provinces. Students enrolled in the SUFE program will visit Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau. Xi’an students participate in a two-week excursion along the Silk Road. The field study trips allow students to gain a greater understanding of Chinese culture, society, and economic development. In addition, a weekend trip to a nearby city is also organized during the fall and spring terms. During the summer term, the Beijing and Shanghai programs include a five-day field study trip. The Xi’an summer program includes twelve days along the Silk Road.
Sichuan Province
Snow Mountain. The trip may also include exploration of the rain forest of Xishuangbanna or an encounter with Bai culture in the ancient town of Dali.
Qinghai Province Located on the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai is considered one of the most beautiful regions in China. Students may visit Ta’er Monastery, one of the six most famous Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world, travel to Qinghai Lake, the largest salt water lake in China and one of China’s best bird watching sites, or explore the ancient tombs of Liuwan. Students will behold the breathtaking scenery, witness the contrast in development in the region versus the coastal provinces, and gain a deeper understanding of Qinghai’s minority nationalities.
“As part of a business program in China, our field study trip to Hong Kong was an excellent way to complement our studies. Throughout the semester our various classes taught us about styles of businesses in China and how they interacted, so getting to experience these various company types was amazing. Back in Shanghai for Chinese class, we used newly-learned vocabulary to give presentations about our travels.” — Lauren Valerio, Bentley University, SUFE Program
Students will explore the mysterious lands of Jiuzhaigou, one of the best preserved wildlife havens in China, and Emei Mountain, one of China’s four famous Buddhist mountains with exquisite natural beauty. Visits to Chengdu or Chongqing allow a glimpse into modern city life in the southwest. Students witness the economic and social development in this western province, learn about government policies affecting the region, and relish the hot and spicy flavors of Sichuanese cuisine.
Yunnan Province Yunnan Province offers China’s most diverse population of ethnic minorities, stunning scenery, and rich history. Students gain deep insight into the local cultural and artistic heritage. They will explore urban life in Kunming, visit minority villages, and hike
Top left: SUFE program students get up close and personal with the giant Tian Tan Buddha statue in Hong Kong. Top right: Hiking Huashan Mountain near Xi’an.
A Tibetan painter puts the finishing touches on a traditional thangka, a delicate art form on silk. Study in Asia
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