In order to help the international students enrich their spare-time life, learn more about Lingnan culture and hold a glimpse of both the beauty and extensiveness of Chinese culture, a theme class activity was carried out for 21 international students of the 2017 International Business Class from more than 10 countries in Lingnan Impression Park on the morning of October 30, 2019. The class teacher Hui Yanyan and the interns of Hanshan Normal University took part in the activity as well.

  The international students mainly visited the traditional architectural community of Lingnan Impression Park and Lingnan Temple Fair Street. Before entering the Impression Park, Hui Yanyan introduced the history and characteristics of Lingnan Impression Park in English. In Tianhou Temple, Baogong Temple, and Lord Doumu Temple, Hui Yanan explained the religion of China, especially the historical origins of Taoism and its main features and the religious policies of our country. In the area of the traditional house (with two wok-ear-shaped gables) complex, Hui Yanyan explained the architectural features and main functions of this house, and explained in detail the relationship between these functions and the climate characteristics of the Lingnan area. In the area of Central Lake, Hui Yanyan introduced the place and role of water in Chinese culture, and Guangdong Province’s role and influence in transportation with the longest coastline in China.

  International students listened to Hui Yanyan with great interest and asked questions from time to time. This class activity attracted many students who participated in the autumn tour, and they greeted the international students and took photos with them.

  This activity showed international students the charm of Lingnan culture and also offered them a chance to get close to the citizens of Guangzhou. They expressed their hope to learn more about culture and have more opportunities to integrate into the lives of locals.