Volunteer Abroad in coastal China: Yantai, Volunteering Opportunities
China
is the cultural center of East Asia: its social riches and 5,000 years
of turbulent history place it among the world’s greatest travel
destinations. The Great Wall, X’ian’s Terracotta Army, the Forbidden
Palace and Tiananmen Square: the very names ring of history and legend.
The
Shandong province, where are volunteer projects are based, is located
on the eastern edge of the North China Plain. The Shandong peninsula is
home to some of China’s best ports, located along the peninsula’s
rocky, indented coast. The hilly countryside produces an abundant
amount of fruit while fishing is the most important industry along the
coast.
With
a history of more than 5,000 years, Shandong is considered one of the
birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of
a large number of historical figures, including Confucius, the great
thinker and educator from China.
Shandong Province is
also considered the birthplace of China's pottery, porcelain and silk.
Throughout the province the tourist can find traditional items like the
clocks and watches of Yantai, the porcelain of Zibo, the kites of
Weifang, the shell-carving and beer of Qingdao – host of the 2008
Olympics sailing events.
There
are daily flights from Beijing to Yantai, less than an hour, costing
less than $80. Weekend excursions can be arranged to visit the
Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.
Volunteering
in China is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, while
discovering one person can make a real difference. Volunteering in
Shandong province allows you to explore a unique region of China, one
that has a lot to offer its visitors. Enjoy the scenic beaches and
local sites like Liugong Island, Penglai-Penglai Pavilion, the Water
Fortress and the Museum of Ancient Warship.
Volunteer in China with us and see A Broader View of the World.
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