Leisure and Sport
Introduction to Chinese language, life and culture. A look at favourite sporting and leisure pursuits of the Chinese - from martial arts to walking the Great Wall.
Real Chinese is an up-to-the-minute introduction to Chinese life, culture and language. This ten-part series is for anyone travelling to China for holidays, study or work - and anyone else who simply wants to find out more about this fast-changing nation. The programmes are set in and around Beijing, with visits to mountains, countryside and a popular beach resort.
The series covers the language essentials needed to get the most out of a trip and explore beyond the usual tourist trail: how to greet people in Chinese, order food and drink, ask the way, travel around, hold simple conversations and enjoy sports and nightlife. Each 15-minute programme also offers insights into the culture, both past and present, from ancient arts, architecture and beliefs to current tastes in shopping, fashion and entertainment.
In this episode, booking into a hotel at Beidaihe on China's east coast, and a look at favourite sporting and leisure pursuits - from martial arts to walking the Great Wall.
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The seaside resort of Beidaihe
Duration: 06:00
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Boating in the Summer Palace, Beijing
Duration: 02:26
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Sports and physical exercise
Duration: 04:37
Broadcasts
- Fri 5 Nov 2010 04:00
- Fri 4 Nov 2011 05:25
- Fri 8 Jun 2012 04:00