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2026 HZCU International Summer School Program - Discover China: Hangzhou Deep-dive Study Camp



             

This program is designed to offer an immersive journey into Hangzhou's rich cultural traditions, wellness wisdom, and modern innovation, providing a well-rounded experience that will leave you with a lasting impression of the city's unique charm and dynamic spirit.


Itinerary:

Date

Activities

Accommodation

DAY 1

July 15

Shanghai airport pickup (one group transfer)

Hangzhou

DAY 2

July 16

【Campus of Ink & Elegance】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-10:00 Opening ceremony
10:00-11:30 Campus tour/Calligraphy workshop
12:00-14:00 Lunch & break
14:30-16:00 Campus tour/Calligraphy workshop
17:00-18:50 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 3

July 17

【Splendid Jiangnan】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-11:30 Visit China National Silk Museum
12:00-17:30 Grand Canal city walk (Gongchen Bridge, Xiaohe Street, Hangzhou Steel Park, etc.)
17:30-18:45 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 4

July 18

【Hangzhou – Capital of Tea】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-12:00 Visit China National Tea Museum (Shuangfeng Pavilion)
12:00-14:30 Lunch & break
14:30-17:00 West Lake tea garden tour & tea culture experience
17:00-18:45 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 5

July 19

【Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-12:00 Visit Zhejiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum
12:00-14:30 Lunch & break
14:30-17:00 ICH workshop
17:00-18:45 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 6

July 20

【Beautiful Countryside】
Rural area experience

Hangzhou

DAY 7

July 21

【Wellness Workshop】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-11:30 Traditional Chinese wellness (Baduanjin, Five Animal Frolics, Tai Chi)
12:00-14:30 Lunch & break
14:30-17:00 Herbal cuisine knowledge & experience (sachets, zongzi)
17:00-18:45 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 8

July 22

【Qihuang Workshop (TCM Skills)】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-11:30 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) skills & techniques course
12:00-14:30 Lunch & break
14:30-17:00 TCM hands-on activities
17:00-18:45 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 9

July 23

【Fragrant Herbal Workshop】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-11:30 Visit Hu Qingyutang Museum
12:00-14:30 Lunch & break
14:30-17:00 Visit TCM herb specimen lab & make mugwort wellness hammer
17:00-18:45 Dinner & rest
19:00-20:00 Student exchange/activities

Hangzhou

DAY 10

July 24

【Beautiful Countryside】
Rural area experience

Hangzhou

DAY 11

July 25

【Digital & Smart Hangzhou】
8:00-9:00 Breakfast & gathering
9:00-12:00 Visit Geely factory
12:00-14:30 Lunch & break
14:30-17:00 Explore Xiaoshan Robot Town
If airport drop-off in Shanghai is needed, please notify in advance. One group transfer can be arranged.

Hangzhou

DAY 12

July 26

Hotel check-out. End of program.


Eligibility Requirements:

1.Full-time students currently registered at universities in the United States, including high school, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.

2.Non-Chinese citizens and interested in Chinese culture

3.No criminal record


Fee:

Accommodation in Hangzhou (breakfast included), local transportation in Hangzhou, Shanghai airport pickup and drop-off (one each), and Hangzhou study camp program fees are covered. All other expenses are to be borne by the participants.


Application:

To apply for this program, please contact Ms. Ma through email: majing@hzcu.edu.cn to request the required application materials.