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[Apply by 6 Feb] Join Us for the
"Discover Guangzhou” Cultural Exchange & Service Trip! 

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Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Guangzhou? Join us for the “Discover Guangzhou” Cultural Exchange & Service Trip in late March, where you will experience meaningful cultural interactions, engage in community service, and forge lasting friendships among local and non-local peers! 

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Over a weekend, you'll immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Guangzhou while making a positive impact on local communities. You will have the chance to engage in cultural exchanges with local youths, participate in hands-on community service activities, and learn about the historical and contemporary significance of the region by visiting various notable sites. 

Eligibility 

Full-time local and non-local students aged 18-29 with valid University YMCA membership

(Non-local students can enjoy 1-year YMCA membership for FREE!) 
^Membership application is open all-year-round. Please visit the website for membership application: https://www.uniycy20.ymca.org.hk/membership 

Tentative Programme Timeline

(Please reserve all the stated dates below.)

​Description

7 Feb 2025 (Fri) 

Informing short-listed candidates for interview 

14:00, 6 Feb 2025 (Thur) 

Application Close 

10 & 11 Feb 2025 (Mon & Tue) 

​Interview

12 Feb 2025 (Wed) 

​Releasing interview results 

5 Mar 2025 (Wed)
19:30-21:30

1st preparation meeting 

24 Mar 2025 (Mon) 
19:30-21:30 

2nd preparation meeting 

28 – 30 Mar 2025 (Fri – Sun) 

Trip to Guangzhou  
 

  • Tentative assembly time: 15:00, 28 March 2025 

  • Tentative dismissal time: 21:00, 30 March 2025

​Date

Programme Contents (May Subject to change based on the actual situation.)   

  • Children's Services: Engage in community service activities focused on supporting local children in Guangzhou. 

  • Intangible Cultural Heritage Activities: Experience traditional Chinese culture. 

  • City Exploration: Visit iconic sites such as Yongqingfang, Haixin Bridge and Beijing Road. 

  • City Hunt in Guangzhou: Build relationships with local youths through an engaging City Hunt in Guangzhou. 

Programme Fee (Upon successful admission to the programme)

$800 + Deposit $500* 

  • The programme fee includes high-speed rail tickets, outbound bus tickets, meals, accommodation, local transportation, and programme activities with YMCA subsidy, excluding Visa fee (if applicable). 

  • The deposit is refundable upon full attendance of all pre-trip meetings and the trip with satisfactory performance throughout the programme.  

  • University & College YMCA Department of Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes. 

Important Notes to Non-local Participants - About Chinese VISA 

  • If you need the Chinese VISA, please find the Chinese VISA - Step by Step Guide: (https://shorturl.at/0oflV) for reference and download the information if necessary. For Major Purpose of Visit, please choose "(L) Tourism" 

  • Kindly apply for the VISA as soon as possible upon successful admission to the programme. 

  • Participants are responsible for managing their own visa applications and covering the associated visa fees. In the event that a visa application is unsuccessful, we regret to inform you that the programme fee will not be refundable. Thank you for your understanding. 

Language

​English

Application Form

https://forms.office.com/r/zcYdXfDV2U 


(For HKU students, please apply HERE.) 

Application Deadline

23:59, 6 Feb 2025 (Thur)

Enquiries 

2431- 1117 (Ms Liu) / uniycypg@ymca.org.hk 

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