China - Danba Sichuan - Himalaya Towers Documentary
Year 8, Year 9
Beyond Hong Kong
Group Size
20-30
Overview
Set in Zhonglu, Tibetan Village is home to the largest, most diverse, and best-preserved collection of ancient watchtowers in China. This picturesque village is nestled in the heart of Danba County, Sichuan Province, China. Located in the eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, Zhonglu is a breathtakingly beautiful region surrounded by towering mountains, lush forests, and sparkling rivers.
During the week, students will participate in the national-level traditional village preservation initiative, protecting the ancient watchtowers that have stood for a thousand years with youth power. Integrating the knowledge of the ancient watchtowers learned during village research, students will create an English documentary on the ancient watchtowers of this thousand-year-old traditional village, contributing to the protection and inheritance of the Himalayan towers and the national-level key cultural heritage.
Highlights
Volunteer Hours Certificate
Students who complete all tasks during the project period will receive a 40-hour volunteer hours certificate.
Participation in National-Level Ancient Village Preservation
Students will visit Danba Zhonglu Tibetan Village, a national-level traditional village, to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges in preserving and developing ancient villages from multiple perspectives, including natural ecology, traditional culture, and local customs. They will actively engage in national-level ancient village preservation through documentary filming and production.
By planning, filming, and producing a Watchtower Preservation Documentary, students will participate in local research on the watchtowers, footage collection, writing the script, and documentary production. They will collaborate with the filming team to contribute to the protection and cultural dissemination of the watchtowers.
Itinerary
7 days / 6 nights
Departure Date : Saturday, 7 November 2026
Return Date : Friday, 13 November 2026
Transport : Flight and up to 6 hours mini-bus transfer to Xiaoji.
Estimated Cost
$ 15,750
The programme fees are subject to price fluctuations involving currency, transportation costs, the number of students signing up, and activity costs.
We aim to manage the cost of this trip/activity effectively, and we will re-adjust/re-calculate the cost prior to the final payment in Aug/Sep 2026.
Before signing-up for this programme, please refer to the explanation about Beyond Hong Kong Program (Year 8-12) under General Info