A typical day begins with Tai Chi , followed by breakfast, lectures in the morning and field trips in the afternoon. Field trips will include visits to cultural and historic sites, as well as visits to laboratories, factories, farms , and rural areas. You will have a chance to visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and many other extraordinary sites. The People's Republic of China is home to ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years. Last year, modern China celebrated its 50th anniversary.
China is the world's top producer of corn, pigs, chickens , and several other commodities.
With China's entry into the World Trade Organization, there will be a significant impact on their trade relationship with the United States. With China's huge population, limited land base, and large potential market, individuals interested in business, agriculture, and the environment will find this country a fascinating place to study. Zhejiang University, located in Hangzhou, is the largest university and leading agriculture research and education center in China. The University is located 3 hours southwest of Shanghai. The city of Hangzhou has a population of about 2 million people.