Hello! New York City
你好！紐約

DRAGONS ON BROADWAY

Program Overview

Chinese culture is alive and thriving in New York City. This 5-day program combines the excitement of New York City with immersive Chinese cultural learning, giving students the chance to explore Chinese heritage in America’s largest metropolis. From Flushing’s vibrant Chinese community to Chinatown in Manhattan, students discover how traditions are preserved and adapted in a global city, all while engaging in hands-on activities, language practice, and cultural exchange.

Suggested Time

Jan — June
Sep — Nov

Group Size (6:1 Ratio)

12 Students
2 Chaperons

Suggested Ages

12 — 18

Program Highlights

Cultural Neighborhoods

Explore Flushing and Manhattan’s Chinatown, meeting locals and experiencing daily traditions.

Hands-On Learning

Try Chinese yo-yo, martial arts, painting, dumpling making, and even plaza dancing.

Blending East & West

Visit world-class landmarks like the 9/11 Memorial, Times Square, and the Met while enjoying authentic Chinese food and traditions.

Itinerary

Day	Highlights
1-2 Flushing, Queens	Arrival & Exploring Chinatown Connections The trip begins in Flushing, Queens, home to one of the largest Chinese communities in the U.S. After settling in, students enjoy lunch at New World Mall and try the Chinese yo-yo while mingling with local youth, followed by a neighborhood tour and a spicy Sichuan hotpot dinner. On Day 2, we head into Manhattan to visit the 9/11 Memorial, then explore Chinese culture downtown with lunch in Chinatown, a stop at Columbus Park to watch locals play traditional games, and a visit to the Museum of Chinese in America. The evening ends with dinner at a vibrant food market.
3-4 Manhattan	Art, Food & Active Learning Today's highlights is viewing global culture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, focusing on its Chinese exhibits and Suzhou garden. Students enjoy Chinese meals before heading to Times Square for a dose of New York energy, then roll up their sleeves for a dumpling-making workshop. The next day, back in Flushing, we start with a Chinese breakfast before diving into a Kung Fu martial arts class. Lunch at New World Mall fuels the afternoon, which includes a Chinese painting class and a lively scavenger hunt. After a classic New York pizza dinner, students join in plaza dancing, a popular community activity.
5 New York	Service & Farewell The final day begins with another Chinese breakfast before students take part in a community service activity, applying what they’ve learned in a meaningful way. A dim sum lunch, one last group karaoke (KTV) session, and reflections with peers round out the experience before heading to the airport to return home.

Options

Arts & Performance
New York is an arts capital. Book youth-friendly shows—opera, dance, acrobatics, and more.
Chinese New Year
If your visit coincides with Lunar New Year, catch the grand parade in Flushing and festive street celebrations.