Our experiences at Wild Homestays are enriching, educational and inspirational. Immerse your students in Anhui’s stunning bamboo forest and choose from a whole range of options designed to offer students transformational learning experiences. We can adapt stays here around particular curriculum focuses, service learning or team-building.

Whether it’s a couple of days or a week-long trip- time in this stunning part of China will help students really learn outside the classroom. Our team of educational experts can help curate a trip that hits specific learning goals. There’s opportunities to interact with local experts such as speaking with an architect about the impact of deforestation, learning how to make copper from a local craftsman and assisting local farmers in a farm to table experience. Plus there’s a range of outdoor exercises from orienteering, camping to forest hikes. We can guarantee this will broaden your students’ perspectives and provide a memorable adventure.

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Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from $675 

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from ¥4,400 

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Highlights

Trying a copper workshop

Hiking through a bamboo forest

Tree Planting activity

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

  • Meet at your school and transfer via private coach to Anhui’s bamboo forested hills
  • Learn from a local craftsman in a copper-making workshop
  • Evening – welcome briefing

Day 2

  • Hike through bamboo forests and marvel at the biodiversity on show
  • Learn about rural life and assist local farmers with agricultural tasks including tofu-making
  • Listen to an experienced architect discuss the impact of soil erosion and deforestation.

Day 3

  • Head to the forest edge for a tree planting project
  • Learn how to pitch tents and set up camps ready for a night in the wilderness
  • Enjoy a hearty meal before sleeping out in the tents

Day 4

  • Rise early and break down the camp before breakfast and a rest at Wild Homestays
  • Bamboo workshop in the forest focused around sustainable forestry
  • Learn traditional weaving techniques from a local expert

Day 5

  • Orienteering challenge through the village and surrounding forests- learn basic maps and compass skills
  • Session at the outdoor gym and team-building games
  • Build fire pits ahead of the bonfire party
  • Evening reflection session

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Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from $675 

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

Prices from ¥4,400 

Price is based on 40 students and 4 free staff and off-peak travel period.

What's included

  • Adventure Leader for the entire trip
  • All accommodation costs, with option for single rooms for teachers
  • All meals for the entire trip
  • All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All activities listed in the itinerary
  • Customisable Free Teacher Ratio
  • 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
  • Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
  • Full financial failure protection
  • Public liability insurance
  • Our trips are fully risk-assessed
  • Fully customisable

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn about country life in China as they assist local farmers with agricultural tasks and hear a talk on the impact of soil erosion and deforestation.
Students will learn essential camping skills, while gaining an understanding of outdoor safety and environmental conservation.
Students will explore the cultural significance and techniques of traditional bamboo crafts, gaining practical knowledge about the culture and teamwork.

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