Sinoquest

Courses & Activities


Visiting Hangzhou with Sinoquest provides a wide range of opportunities, including a variety of one-to-one lessons, together with weekend trips and tours. Sinoquest offers a definitive cultural experience of China, that no other volunteer company or tour group can provide.

You will have the opportunity to become well versed in all aspects of Chinese culture, from sports to the arts and even philosophy and religion. Visits may last from one to three months, and up to three courses/activities may be taken each month.

The following activities and courses are available:

Mandarin Chinese lessons
Traditional Chinese music
Chinese Calligraphy
Martial arts
Chinese Dance
Traditional Chinese painting
Shaoxing Opera
Naxi Pictographs (Dongbawen)
Literary Tibetan


A variety of guided tours and weekend trips are available in addition to the three chosen course/activities each month:

Weekend activities (trips and tours)

Further information on studying in China is contained on our Frequently Asked Questions page.