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[Apply by 7/5] Joint-U Yunnan Shangri-La Cultural Tour 2024

08-04-2024

When you hear Shangri-La, what comes to your mind? Is it the breathtaking scenery or the rich multicultural experience in Yunnan? If you've ever dreamed of exploring this captivating destination, now it’s your chance to join the "Joint-U Yunnan Shangri-La Cultural Tour" this summer! This unique tour not only allows you to visit famous tourist spots in Yunnan but also offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture by interacting with residents and visiting local service points. 

 

Programme Details  

Content: Youth exchange, traditional crafts making, volunteer services… etc 
Eligibility: Undergraduates, postgraduates and alumni aged 18-25 with valid University & College YMCA membership (Membership application is open all-year-round. CLICK HERE for membership application.) 

Fee: $4,000# + $1,000 deposit* (Including YMCA Subsidy, flight tickets, meal, accommodation, insurance and transportation fee etc.)
$1,000 subsidy will be offered to participants who obtain the "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award
*Deposit is refundable upon completion of the programme. See "Programme Remarks" for more details.

Language: Cantonese and Mandarin

 

ProgrammeTimeline 

Content

Date

First Preparation Meeting (Compulsory)

14 May 2024 (Tue)

 

19:30 – 21:30

Second Preparation Meeting (Compulsory)

27 May 2024 (Mon)

 

19:30 – 21:30

Pre-departure Briefing (Compulsory)

3 Jun 2024 (Mon)

 

19:30 – 21:30

Joint-U Yunnan Shangri-La Cultural Tour

10 – 16 Jun 2024

Local Service Preparation Meeting (2 Sessions)

Jun – Jul 2024 (Exact dates to be confirmed)

Local Children Service Day (Compulsory)

Aug 2024 (Exact date to be confirmed)

 

Programme Remarks 

  1. Deposit is fully refundable upon completion of all pre-trip meetings, overseas trip, post-trip meetings & activities and requirements of "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award, with satisfactory performance throughout the programme.
  2. Participants MUST attend all preparation meetings before departure. The University & College YMCA Department reserves the right to terminate the participation of any individual in the programme and participants may be liable for any costs incurred from the programme, if they fail to attend all preparation meetings without pre-approval. An exemption may apply to participants who can provide written proofs (such as unavoidable academic reasons/sick leave) in case they cannot attend any session of the programme.  
  3. Participants who are awarded with "YM Global Citizenship Award Scheme" Gold Award can obtain $1,000 subsidy.
  4. The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision for any disputes. 

 

Application 
Application Form: Here
Application Deadline: 13:00 on 7 May 2024

 

Enquiries 
2431-1173 / [email protected]