Welcome to Travel Tribe's Voyage to China!
In this dynamic, fast-paced course, we will explore the history, language, food, culture, traditions, celebrations, geography, animals and famous sites of China. The course then dives into the construction, history and fun facts about one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, The Great Wall of China.
Students explore local traditions and fun facts that shape this country into the exciting and dynamic place that it is today. Students discover the major cities, learn how to fit in like a local, and check out what to explore in each city (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou), and how to make the most of China if you're only in town for a few days.
Whether you are planning for a post-Covid vacation, wanting a virtual adventure, or planning your next long-term-digital-nomad destination, this course is for you!
Some of the fun-fact topics we will explore:
How (and when) did people first arrive in China? What is the name and location of oldest human fossil in the entire world?
What are some facts about the Giant Panda?
Why and how was The Great Wall built?
What is the current capital of China and what can we do there?
Why is silk important?
How is Chinese New Year celebrated and why is it important?
Why is Confucianism so important to Chinese history?
What was the original use of tea in Ancient China?
Travel Journal
As the saying goes, "Traveling makes you speechless, and then makes you a storyteller." In this course, you will be prompted to answer questions similar to the prompts above in your Travel Journal, in order to further your understanding and curiosity about each aspect of China that we explore in this course.
Adult Coloring Pages
There are some (optional) adult coloring pages that coordinate with the lectures, so grab some colored pencils! Feel free to share your artwork with the class.
Travel Planner
Traveling can be overwhelming, so much so that sometimes you forget why you were looking forward to boarding the plane in the first place! But rest assured, this Travel Tribe Culture Series course will give you all the resources you need to help you plan how to experience the culture & vibrant atmosphere of China, and have the adventure of a lifetime.
The attached PDF is your personal Travel Planner. By the end of this course, students will have written down top sites, favorite foods, big cities, major attractions, pro-tips, traditional clothing & special occasions they want to see and experience. This is your roadmap for how to travel to China, and what to expect when you arrive - food, music, and traditions. Whether it's a virtual exploration or an in-person visit you're preparing for, the Voyage to China, Travel Tribe Culture Series course will help you prepare for what to expect and how to plan your dream vacation to China. You are welcome to keep this sheet private or share with the class.
Travel The World Worksheet: China
This study guide is attached and available for reference throughout the entire course. An optional fill in the blank sheet is also included for self-study.
About The Author
My name is Kelsey Betzelberger, and I have been teaching for over 10 years. I was trained as an opera singer at Northwestern University in Chicago, and visited 45 countries around the world while performing at opera houses in Italy, Germany, England, Argentina, France, Croatia and the Netherlands. I also teach German, French, and music, and I have lived in seven different countries with my husband and our three well-traveled, geriatric cats.
