China is racing rapidly towards its future as one of the world's top nations, yet has not left behind its air of tradition in the form of palaces, quaint fishing villages and morning Tai Chi. See ancient tradition and culture rubbing shoulders with huge developing commercial cities in this vast, swiftly westernising country.
A gap year in China is an excellent choice if you are thinking about looking for paid jobs abroad, teaching English, volunteering or for something a bit different learning Martial Arts!
Our gap year programmes give you the opportunity to travel China and experience it's diversity.
Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays.
Master the basics of Kung Fu and its distinctive styles and techniques. After a few weeks of training, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands!
This epic tour combines staggering architecture with nomadic cultures, breathtaking landscapes with the lure of long-distance rail travel. Joining together the three ancient capitals of Moscow, Ulaanbaatar and Beijing, with spectacular scenery and warm welcomes in between, this classic rail journey offers something for all travellers.
With the help of volunteers, giant pandas can be saved from extinction. You’ll be involved in feeding and observing these amazing creatures and have opportunities to photograph them. The weekends will be free for you to explore China.
The Olympics was a fantastic showcase for China. Now people from all over the world are heading East to discover the delights of this incredibly diverse country. Our four-week programme gives you the perfect opportunity to experience real life China in amongst the amazing peaked scenery of Guilin county. You will spend time learning the language and getting to know the Chinese culture as well as spending time helping to develop the community.
Covering Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, this really is the ultimate wildlife experience! Lend a hand with vital conservation work across the globe and get up close to a variety of animals! Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA
Take some time out and discover your spiritual side on the Tai Chi Experience. You’ll become an expert in two different forms of this refined art and have plenty of opportunity to explore the incredible Fujian province and the many wonders of China!
Ever wanted to travel to China but do more than scratch the surface as a tourist? This rewarding programme is a great way for you to discover China, its culture, customs and people. You will be teaching in schools in the stunning province of Guangxi. As a volunteer your time will be spent mainly teaching conversational English.
