INTRODUCTION
Zhenjiang, an old and peaceful city situated in East China, south of the Yangtze River, is known as the Chinese home town of Pearl S. Buck. Pearl S. Buck is one of the most distinguished American woman writers, a Nobel Laureate in Literature and an American Pulitzer winner for her great writings about China. Here she spent her most cherished first 18 years that she is aptly called “a daughter of Zhenjiang”.

The cultural exchange program--Learn China through Pearl S. Buck-- is launched by Jiangsu University located right in Zhenjiang. A two-week Pearl S. Buck-themed program for university students all over the world, this project is organized around Pearl’s life in Zhenjiang, her writings about China and her far-reaching influence on Sino-US cultural exchanges and communication. It is intended to acquaint overseas students with the Chinese aspect of Pearl S. Buck and the fascinating Chinese culture by immersing them in a variety of Pearl-related Chinese cultural activities, serving to promote their understanding of the Chinese history and culture, offering them a chance to learn China better and broaden their vision of the great oriental nation.

HIGHLIGHTS
1. A panoramic interactive cultural experience
English lectures and video shows will be offered about Pearl S. Buck, in which students will be exposed to typical Chinese cultural activities, including Kung Fu, traditional folk cultures, craftsmanship, cuisine, calligraphy, painting and musical instruments and so on. Great masters in all these fields will be invited to demonstrate their crafts and teach students in a whole variety of enchanting ways.

2. Visits and tours throughout the program
A host of Pearl-related visits and tourist activities will be arranged into a well-planned and rewarding schedule. All the tourist destinations are carefully chosen to feature the marvelous Chinese landscapes, including Pearl S. Buck’s Former Residence, Jinshan Temple, Xijin Ferry, Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province where Pearl used to hold a teaching post, and Mount Lushan in Jiangxi province where Pearl did her creative writing, to name just a few.

3. Top priority for students’ security
Well-furnished on-campus housing will be offered, all the activities will be organized in a centralized manner and all the tours and visits will be superintended by teachers.

TIME
From April to November, in groups

PARTICIPANTS
All international students interested in Pearl S. Buck and the Chinese culture

GROUP SIZE
10-30 persons each group

FEE  
3500CNY per person

PROGRAM SCHEDULES(14 DAYS)

PS: The schedule is subject to change.