Introduction
Journey into Chinese Culture and History (華夏歷史文化尋根之旅) is the signature programme under the Tan Siu Lin Education Fund. This initiative invites overseas Chinese students currently studying at universities in Hong Kong to embark on an immersive visit to mainland China, where they will explore historical sites, cultural landmarks, and centers of intangible cultural heritage. Through direct engagement and meaningful exchanges with local institutions, participants will deepen their understanding of Chinese history and culture, as well as strengthen their cultural identity and their pride as an ethnic Chinese.
The tour will be organized on an inter-university basis, involving students from various universities or institutions in Hong Kong. It offers participants an immersive cultural experience, as well as fosters meaningful interaction among students from different institutions.
Trip 2025/26 Winter – Fujian
Target Participants: Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, as well as short-term visiting students studying at tertiary institutions in Hong Kong who are Ethnic Chinese, Overseas Chinese or their descendants (excluding students from mainland China)
Dates: January 2-8, 2026
Cost: Free of charge (fully sponsored)
* A deposit of HKD $1,000 will be collected from each participant and refunded upon completion of the trip to ensure commitment and avoid unused spots
Itinerary:
| [ Day 1 ] | 【第一天】 |
| Hong Kong West Kowloon Station -> Fuzhou Railway Station, Fujian | 香港西九龍站 -→ 福建福州站 |
| Three Lanes and Seven Alleys (Sanfang Qixiang) | 三坊七巷 |
| [ Day 2 ] | 【第二天】 |
| China Shipbuilding Culture Museum | 中國船政文化博物館 |
| Fuyao University of Science and Technology – Interaction w/ students and teachers | 福耀科技大學 – 師生交流 |
| Headquarter of Fuyao Glass Industry Group | 福耀玻璃總部 |
| Fuzhou Min Opera Theatre – Min Opera Experience | 福州閩劇院 – 閩劇體驗 |
| [ Day 3 ] | 【第三天】 |
| Fuzhou -> Quanzhou | 福州 → 泉州 |
| Kaiyuan Temple | 開元寺 |
| West Street | 西街 |
| [ Day 4 ] | 【第四天】 |
| Wanggong Overseas Chinese Historical and Cultural Block | 王宮華僑文化歷史街區 |
| Quanzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum | 泉州非物質文化遺產館 |
| Laojun Rock Sculptures | 老君岩 |
| Xunpu Oyster Fishing Village | 蟳埔村 |
| Wulin Traditional Village | 梧林古村落 |
| Puppet Show Performance | 欣賞木偶戲表演 |
| [ Day 5 ] | 【第五天】 |
| China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship | 閩台緣博物館 |
| Quanzhou -> Xiamen | 泉州 → 廈門 |
| Gulangyu (Kulangsu) Island | 鼓浪嶼 |
| [ Day 6 ] | 【第六天】 |
| Tan Kah Kee Memorial Museum | 陳嘉庚紀念館 |
| Jimei School Village | 集美學村 |
| Fujian Tulou | 福建土樓 |
| Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street | 中山路步行街 |
| [ Day 7 ] | 【第七天】 |
| Chengyi Discovery Center | 誠毅科技探索中心 |
| Xiamen Railway Station -> Hong Kong West Kowloon Station | 廈門站 → 香港西九龍站 |
Accommodation 住宿：
- Fuzhou: Juchunyuan Hotel or equivalent (4-star)
福州：聚春園大酒店或同級（四星標準酒店） - Quanzhou: Quanzhou Overseas Chinese Hotel or equivalent (4-star)
泉州：華僑大廈或同級（四星標準酒店） - Xiamen: Xianglu Grand Hotel, Gulangyu special guesthouse, or equivalent (4-star)
廈門：翔鷺國際大酒店、鼓浪嶼特色民宿或同級（四星標準酒店）
The itinerary is subject to change; please refer to the arrangements on site.
Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
Travel accident insurance with HK$100,000 coverage is included.
Please contact the Students Affairs Office or related departments of your university or institution for details.
The Journey into Chinese Culture and History is organized by the Renshan Fortune Charity Association, and is sponsored by the Tan Siu Lin Education Fund.
Licensed Travel Agent: China Travel Service (Hong Kong)
