On 19-23 May 2015, Hanova’s secondary students (Years 6-9) traveled to Guilin and Luoyang, China. During the five day trip, they had the opportunity to experience Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) in a city and countryside full of unique culture and beautiful landscapes. Each day was a new adventure as the students and teachers explored the famous Yangshuo mountains and caves, learned Taiqi techniques, hiked and climbed on the mountains, participated in team and character-building games and challenges, taught English to students at a local village Chinese school and much more…

Day 1: Flight to Guilin, arrival, team-building games by the river

Day 2: Local caves, t-shirt designs, West Street local market

Day 3: Outdoor challenges, rock climbing

Day 4: Teaching English in a local school, dinner at West Street

Day 5: Tai qi lessons, return trip to Xi'an