Beijing is one of the most exciting cities in China. Located in northern China not far from the sea, Beijing is the capital city of China. The citizens of Beijing are anxious to share their culture and history with the rest of the world as they work towards hosting the 2008 Olympics, so the next few years is a great time to take a Beijing cruise tour.

Marvelous sites such as the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and Tiananmen Square are all found in or near Beijing.

You will help to improve the living conditions of the community and reintroduce the giant panda into wild. Volunteers who have had their eye on this line of conservation work can now have a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal to these living fossils and panda to their every need.

Beijing is one of the most exciting cities in China. Located in northern China not far from the sea, Beijing is the capital city of China. The citizens of Beijing are anxious to share their culture and history with the rest of the world as they work towards hosting the 2008 Olympics, so the next few years is a great time to take a Beijing cruise tour.

Marvelous sites such as the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and Tiananmen Square are all found in or near Beijing.

You will help to improve the living conditions of the community and reintroduce the giant panda into wild. Volunteers who have had their eye on this line of conservation work can now have a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal to these living fossils and panda to their every need.

Journalism abroad in China with Sunrise International can set you on the right track. International volunteering in the form of a journalism programme is a great way to enhance your resume and make you stand out from the crowd. Whether you are currently studying journalism or are considering it in college, journalism abroad with China will give you first hand international journalism experience. If you are already a practicing journalist, then volunteering abroad in Journalism will broaden your horizons and show you a different way of working in journalism against the backdrop of a new and exciting country.


Medical programme work ranges from conducting medical research to providing non-medical care to patients, attending ward rounds and helping the nursing staff.

The doctors and nurses with whom the volunteers work really enjoy the cultural exchange that is brought by the volunteers and are more than happy for you to be involved in most aspects of their work in the hospital. This programme should be used as a wonderful opportunity to question doctors who are very willing to share their expertise and knowledge.


The art of calligraphy is widely practiced and revered in the East Asian civilizations that use or used Chinese characters. In addition to being an art form in its own right, calligraphy has also influenced ink and washes painting, which is accomplished using similar tools and techniques. The East Asian tradition of calligraphy originated and developed from China, specifically the ink and brush writing of Chinese characters. There is a general standardization of the various styles of calligraphy in the East Asian tradition.

Sunrise Painting & Calligraphy programs are offered at elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels with around 15 students in each class. Placement test will be given to determine the appropriate course for you. Changes can be made during the first week of classes.