Hainan Culture Heritage Youth Winter Camp
Date: 12/13/25 -12/23/25
Location: Hainan Province, China
Student: 13-18 years old (attend independent)
Fee: The camp is free, but we charge a $300 application fee.
Who can Apply:
- US Citizen
- 13-18 years old school students
- Interest in Chinese culture, history, and language.
Application deadline : Nov 20, 2025
Program Overview:
Experience and Learn Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage
Join courses led by renowned professors and national/international masters of intangible cultural heritage.
Explore Educational & Cultural Institutions and Technology City
Visit leading universities, institutions of Intangible Cultural Heritage and creative research, cutting- edge technology centers, and history and culture museums. Highlights include the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea, the breathtaking National Tropical Rainforest Park, and the master studios. Immerse Yourself in Hainan’s Cultural and Artistic Charm Gain a deeper appreciation of Chinese history and culture through hands-on experiences and expert-led exploration.
With Badminton Champion– White Feathers, Deep Friendship: Train With National Badminton Champion
A journey into Chinese culture, and a scroll of Chinese painting and calligraphy to carry home.
What includes:
- uition fee;
- Accomodation, Transportation and Meals;
- Field trips and cultural activities in Hainan;
- Pick up and drop off at the airport/train station.
Participant students are required to cover:
Visa Application Fee
Adequate personal medical insurance for staying in China;
- International travel expenses.
Visa free policy for 59 countries in Hainan
With the approval of the State Council, starting from February 9, 2024, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, United Arab States Individuals from countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Monaco, Belarus, etc. who need to enter Hainan for trade, visits, family visits, medical treatment, exhibitions, sports and economic purposes (excluding work and study reasons) are exempt from visa and their stay in Hainan does not exceed 30 days. The entry and exit ports are all the open ports and ports of Haikou Port, Meilan Airport Port, Sanya Port, and Phoenix Airport Port established by the country in Hainan Province. The scope of activities is within the administrative region of Hainan Province (in accordance with the provisions of the visa exemption agreement signed with China), and the calculation of stay time starts from midnight on the day of entry. The previously implemented policy of 30-day visa free entry for tourists from the aforementioned countries into Hainan continues to be effective.
Sample Schedule:
Process:
Complete the application form below. We will notify you upon selection.
Upon receiving our email, please provide the required information.
Once you receive our invitation letter, your attendance will be confirmed. Please make sure to pay the $250 application fee.
We will provide you with the visa application process and assist you by partnering with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco.
You will purchase your own airfare, and we will pick you up at the destination airport.
You will receive important notices and a packing list for your trip to China.
Program Highlights:
(1)Opening Ceremony and Ice-breaking
Invite certified team-building instructors to run a high-energy camp orientation. Through an “Ice-Breaking Journey,” friendly badminton mini-games, and rapid self-introduction rounds, campers quickly connect, close the distance, and forge a spirit of cooperation.
(2) Enjoy and Visiting
Study master-level Chinese intangible-heritage courses under nationally acclaimed artists, professors and provincial master craftsmen; visit renowned universities, a frontier tech city and history-steeped museums; spotlight stops include the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea, the awe-inspiring National Tropical Rainforest Park, and studios where masters of calligraphy and painting practice their craft. Enjoy an immersive dive into Hainan’s vibrant arts and a deeper appreciation of tropical China’s history and heritage.
Plus train side-by-side with national badminton champions.
(3) Closing Ceremony
Closing ceremony showcasing participants’ works inspired by Intangible Cultural Heritage and Certificate.
About Hainan:
Hainan Province is located in the most southern part of China, and includes Hainan Island as well as the Zhongsha, Xisha, and Nansha archipelagoes, and the surrounding sea areas . Hainan Island itself is 33,900 sq. km. , and the province’s sea area covers 2 million sq. km. Hainan is China’s second largest island (only Taiwan is larger), and is China’s smallest province in land area, but largest in sea area. The capital city is Haikou.
At the end of 2023, the permanent population of the province was 10. 43 million, an increase of 160000 from the end of the previous year. The urbanization rate of the permanent population is 62.46% , an increase of 0.97 percentage points. In terms of gender composition, there are 5.54 million males and 4. 89 million females. From the perspective of age structure, there are 2.05 million people aged 0-15, 6.64 million people aged 16-59, and 1. 75 million people aged 60 and above.