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.
With the help of volunteers, giant pandas can be saved from extinction. You’ll be involved in feeding and nursing these amazing creatures and have opportunities to photograph them. The weekends will be free for you to explore China.
Work as an English teacher in China whilst discovering the country's culture, customs and people too. This programme takes place on the island of Hainan off the coast of South China, an island famous for its beautiful beaches. The perfect place to relax after a week in the classroom! Project Video Now Online
Master the basics of traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Praying Mantis Fist, Xingyi or Baji. After a few weeks, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands!
A four-week training course covering principles of the Chinese education system, basic Mandarin, teaching practice and other topics that will set you up to find paid work and fund your stay there.
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.
A unique opportunity to experience China through living with a family, teaching English, working on a farm, language lessons, cooking lessons, trekking around Jizu Shan and trips to some of the country’s most beautiful attractions.
Take one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys, jumping off to explore on the way. You’ll pass through Russia, Mongolia and China, visit a Siberian village, stay in a Mongolian Ger camp and much, much more.
Real Gap Year Experience provides rewarding gap year jobs and volunteer gap year projects, for students, career break and grown-up gappers in many Asian countries. The best sources of information on Asia and Asia gap year ideas are:
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