Jimo, Qingdao — Est. 2009
Seventeen years of sinology, one living campus.
Mingzhu Sinology School opens its classrooms, its farmland, and its seventeen years of practice to international students seeking an authentic, hands-on encounter with Chinese heritage — not a staged performance of it.
Program background & rationale
Located in Jimo, Qingdao, Mingzhu Sinology School has built a seventeen-year record in traditional Chinese education, running a full K–12 curriculum that folds classical recitation, calligraphy, traditional painting, martial arts, classical music, chanting, farming, and agrarian studies into daily student life.
Unlike urban study centers built around a classroom and a courtyard, Mingzhu Garden gives students working farmland and open natural landscape — the physical conditions that make experiential learning real rather than illustrated.
This program extends that campus to international students from South Korea, Japan, Russia, the United States, Europe, and beyond, packaged as a structured, thematic, outcome-oriented product built for straightforward channel promotion and institutional partnership.
Dual mastery of scholarly arts and physical discipline, uniting knowledge and action. — the operating principle behind every curriculum module
Three program tiers
Structured by age and duration, so partner agencies can match a cohort to the right depth of immersion.
| Tier | Duration | Core theme | Audience | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Camp | 3 days / 2 nights | Sinology introduction — recitation, calligraphy, traditional etiquette | Lower elementary Ages 6–9 |
$350 / person |
| Immersion Camp | 5 days / 4 nights | Agrarian studies — classics, martial arts, farming labor, solar terms living | Middle/upper elementary Ages 10–12 |
$650 / person |
| Advanced Scholars Camp | 7 days / 6 nights | Comprehensive arts & martial mastery — classics, calligraphy & painting, martial arts, chanting, graduation showcase | Upper elementary & middle school Ages 13–16 |
$950 / person |
Reference prices are estimated for international marketing. Final B2B wholesale and retail pricing can be adjusted for group size, inclusion of international travel support, and agency arrangements.
Curriculum modules
Seven modules combine flexibly across camp durations to build the full program experience.
Morning Recitation & Etiquette
Classical text recitation — the Analects, Standards for Students — alongside traditional daily manners, respectful greetings, and dining etiquette.
Calligraphy & Ink Painting
An introduction to Chinese brush writing, ink aesthetics, and basic landscape and floral painting technique.
Traditional Martial Arts (Wushu)
Basic stances, flexibility, and focus training, working through traditional routines that build physical endurance and mental discipline.
Classical Music & Chanting
An introduction to traditional instruments — guqin and guzheng appreciation — paired with rhythmic classical poetry chanting.
Agrarian & Farming Labor
Hands-on farm work in Mingzhu Garden: sowing, weeding, and harvesting, set by the season's agricultural calendar.
Solar Terms & Seasonal Living
Cultural activities aligned to the traditional Chinese solar terms — autumn equinox crafts, seasonal poetry appreciation, and the rhythms they mark.
Graduation & Showcase Ceremony
A group performance, a traditional certificate awarding, and a personalized student growth portfolio to take home.
Sample itinerary — Immersion Camp
5 days / 4 nights, built for international school groups and cultural exchange delegations, with language support and cultural onboarding included.
| Day 1 — Arrival & Onboarding | Day 2 — Agrarian Immersion | Day 3 — Arts & Heritage | Day 4 — Nature & Solar Terms | Day 5 — Graduation & Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrival & icebreaking, welcoming ceremony | Classics recitation, calligraphy masterclass | Classics recitation, traditional ink painting | Classics recitation, martial arts training | Graduation presentation, certificate awarding |
| Afternoon | Campus cultural tour & orientation | Hands-on farming labor & eco-study | Classical music & poetry chanting | Solar terms themed workshop & handicrafts | Farewell ceremony & departure |
| Evening | Cultural team building | Classical bedtime stories, reflection circle | Talent show rehearsal | Gala & performance dress rehearsal | — |
Pricing framework & value-add services
Packages are sold as all-inclusive bundled rates, priced against international educational-travel standards while holding a premium, boutique position.
| Program tier | Retail reference price | Partner wholesale price | Channel margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Camp (3D2N) | $350 | $250 | $100 (~28%) |
| Immersion Camp (5D4N) | $650 | $480 | $170 (~26%) |
| Advanced Scholars Camp (7D6N) | $950 | $700 | $250 (~26%) |
- Hanfu traditional costume experience — with professional photography $25 / session
- Family immersion day — parents join for one full day of activities $50 / person
- Customized souvenir package — premium scroll certificate, framed handmade artwork $15–$30 / set
- Bilingual support & escort services — English, Korean, Russian, Japanese guides available on request
Safety, health & security standards
Protocols set to meet international benchmarks for overseas student travel.
Staff-to-student ratios
1:8 for lower elementary (ages 6–9); 1:10 for upper elementary and middle school (ages 10–16). Each cohort is assigned one dedicated pastoral counselor and one senior tour leader, with an additional leader per 50 participants. Dormitories carry 24-hour night-duty supervision.
Medical & insurance
Comprehensive travel accident insurance covering medical evacuation and liability, minimum coverage $50,000 per person. An on-campus medical room is staffed with resident nurses and fully stocked emergency supplies. Major municipal hospitals sit within a 30-minute drive.
Access control & pick-up policy
Strict parent and guardian authorization protocols govern student release; unverified individuals are not admitted. Daily leave requests require written documentation and sign-off from the head camp director.
Accommodation & dining
Secure 4–6 student dormitories with en-suite bathrooms and modern fire safety systems. Dining operates under Grade-A food safety licensing, with weekly public menus, standardized ingredient sourcing, and daily food-sample retention.
- Partnership inquiries
- hao@apexhealths.com
- Program office
- +86 139 1194 9273
- Campus address
- 237 XiaoDing Jiazhuang, Jimo District, 266229 Qingdao, Shandong, China