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Social Activities in Beijing

All students are encouraged to make the most of their time in Beijing by participating in the guided excursions and activities offered by the college. An example of a week’s cultural programme, generally undertaken by students independently:

Monday: Visit to the Forbidden City
Tuesday: Enjoy a whole night in a traditional Chinese teahouse
Wednesday: Chinese Film Night at the school
Thursday: A traditional Chinese dinner and then a Hutong tour by three-wheel bicycle
Friday: Shopping in the famous Beijing Silk Street
Saturday: Climbing the Great Wall

Outside of college:
During your stay in Beijing you must visit “The Forbidden City”. The largest ancient architectural complex, its splendid crystallisation of ancient Chinese architectural art. Walking in the city, one may find places where many historical events took place, every day, hundreds of thousands of people, come to Beijing to visit its grand palaces and graceful gardens and to enjoy its marvellous art. Tiananmen Square is another place not to be missed, the square and its surroundings used to be the old city centre and holds great historical interest.
The Temple of Heaven, this is where Ming and Qing Emperors travelled to, from the Forbidden city on winter solstice to worship and offer sacrifices to heaven and to pray for good harvests. It is well worth the visit during your stay.
For those who love shopping, Wangfujing Street is Beijings busiest commercial area.  The Liulichang market specialises in Chinese paintings, calligraphy, rare books, and arts and crafts.
There are thousands of eating places in Beijing, serving the typical Chinese cuisine. The large department stores and commercial centres almost always have food patios where you can grab a bite to eat. You will largely find a variety of such foods as Chinese cakes in the University areas where there are large numbers of student cafeterias.
For the sportier students why not try your hand at football, tennis, basketball or even Tai Chi!

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