journey to china:
A Chinese character choose your own adventure activity
You are planning a trip to China! Nicknamed the Red Dragon, China is the second most populated country in the world! You are deciding when you should go. You choose to book a flight for...
When do you want to travel to China?
You board your flight and land in the capital, Beijing. Since it is winter it will be a little chilly; however, it rarely snows in China! You and your friend and planning your first activity. You decide to go to the...
Where do you want to go?
You board your flight and land in the capital, Beijing. Since it is summer it will be HOT! China is one of the hottest countries in the world in June. You and your friend and planning your first activity. You decide to go to the...
Where do you want to go?
While relaxing on the beach, you notice that everyone seems to be wearing full face masks (facekinis!) to protect their skin and prevent tanning. You learn this is a popular custom in China and decide to try one out for yourself. You are so busy observing your fellow beach-goers, you almost miss something coming towards you! It is a...
What type of animal is coming towards you?
The pool is so crowded you can barely move! Apparently this is so common here that the locals have a nickname for going swimming--they call it boiling dumplings since everyone ends up so close to one another like dumplings in a pot! You are so overwhelmed by this experience, you almost miss something coming right towards you!
What type of animal is coming towards you?
It's a rat--a symbol in Chinese culture representing intelligence, wit, and wealth! As the rat swims towards you, you notice he has something in his mouth. It is...
What color is the object in the rat's mouth?
OH NO! The rat brings you a Chinese Lantern Plant. You decide to try it for an authentic Chinese experience but you quickly learn it is POISONOUS! You spend the evening with a tummy ache. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! The rat brings you a goji berry, a typical Chinese fruit. You decide to try it and it is the perfect refreshing snack on this hot day. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
It's a rabbit--a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture! As the rabbit comes closer to you, you notice it has a collar. It has an address on it. You follow the address to return the bunny and it leads you to...
Where does the rabbit lead you?
HOORAY! Turns out the rabbit escaped the school as a class pet! The teacher is so grateful that you returned their rabbit, that she gives you a gift card to the top dumpling restaurant in Beijing! What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! Turns out the rabbit was the lead role in a play that performs in one hour! The cast is so grateful that you returned the rabbit that they give you free tickets to their show. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
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You run away from the snake and end up in the...
Where did you end up?
HOORAY! You hike to the top of the mountain and see a beautiful view of Beijing. You snap a photo and enter it into a contest. You WIN, and your photo is featured on a postcard for tourists to purchase. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
You run into the famous Taklamakan desert, which formed a barrier to the Silk Road many years ago. But now you are lost and even hotter than before! As you try to navigate your way back home, you see something in the distance. It is...
What color is the object you see?
HOORAY! You found a beautiful, crystal-clear lake to swim in. You jump in and relax for the rest of the day! What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! You see the green grass of the nearby park. You go for a stroll through the park with your friend, and grab some delicious dumplings from a vendor on the sidewalk. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
It's a horse--a symbol of speed, perseverance, and strength in Chinese culture! You wait for the horse to approach you, and then you hop on it for a ride into town. You get off the horse to explore the nearby...
Where do you go exploring?
HOORAY! You enter the church and explore the unique Chinese architecture. It inspires your artistic side, and you paint a picture of the church to enter into a contest. You win an extra week's stay in China! THE END
Start over
OH NO! You enter the restaurant and it is jam-packed. You aren't able to get a table for another 2 hours! You decide not to wait and plan to ride your horse back to the hotel. You walk outside and notice your horse is GONE! You must walk 10 miles home. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
You and your friend decide to avoid the winter chill and go to the theater. When you get there you have to choose a which play you want to watch. You decide to watch the show about a...
Which animal do you want to see in the show?
You and your friend decide to brave the winter chill and hang out in the park. You notice many people playing a traditional Chinese game called Da Tuoluo, which involves the use of a whip to keep a metal top spinning. While you are watching, a local woman walks by with a...
What type of animal does she have?
You approach the owner of the dog and you try to speak Chinese with her. She appreciates your effort to adapt to her culture, and she invites you on a hike through the...
Where do you hike?
You approach the owner of the cat and she lets you pet it. You try to speak Chinese to her, and you learn that she works nearby. She invites you to see her office at the...
Where is her office?
HOORAY! You go to the church and notice that they are hosting a large charity event. You are offered a meal and a free ticket to the auction. You put your tickets in the basket, and you win a trip to Japan! Off to the next adventure! THE END.
Start over
CONGRATS! You and your friends go to the school and you notice some students trying to learn English. You begin to help the students and the principal sees your great work. You are offered a job at the school and decide to live in China! What a successful first day! THE END.
Start over
You agree to hike with your new friend and her dog through Mt. Tai, one of the Five Great Montains in China. As you are hiking up a steep hill, you slip on a rock and begin to slide & tumble back down! At the bottom of the hill you see something...
What do you see?
You agree to hike with your new friend through the famous Taklamakan desert, which formed a barrier to the Silk Road many years ago. It is a little more dry in the desert, so you appreciate the warmth in the winter. As you walk, you spot something...
What color is the object you see?
HOORAY! You spotted a red Chinese flag from a traditional festival. You and your friends join in on the fun and enjoy an authentic celebration. What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
HOORAY! You notice that you spot a white house. You and your friends approach it, and find a Chinese family working outside in their yard. They chat with you, and invite you in for a Chinese home-cooked meal. Dinner is served communal style, which is the custom in China, so all dishes are put in the middle of the table to share. It was delicious! What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
OH NO! As you fall to the bottom of the mountain, you land in a giant puddle of mud! You have to cut your hike short to go home and get cleaned up. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END.
Start over
PHEW! As you fall to the bottom of the mountain, you land in a crystal lake. You think it will be cold, but it is actually a hot spring which is refreshing during your winter hike! Your crew relaxes in the hot spring and eventually heads home safe and sound. What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
The play was fantastic! You especially admired the actors' makeup and you learned that in China, theater makeup is a symbolic art form that uses colors, patterns, and symbols to reveal the characters' personality and moral character. You decide that you want to explore after the show. You go to the...
Where do you want to go?
The show was very serious and somber, but you admired the actors' makeup and you learned that in China, theater makeup is a symbolic art form that uses colors, patterns, and symbols to reveal the characters' personality and moral character. You are very tired now. You decide to go home and rest up for tomorrow, but you notice something is following you. You turn around to get a better look and see something...
What color object do you see?
You start running away from the brown object in fear. You sprint until you think you are no longer being followed. All of a sudden, you notice its right beside you! Turns out, the brown object is a...
What type of animal is the brown object?
PHEW! You sigh a breath of relief and approach the cat. It lets you pet it, and its owner comes rushing around the corner out of breath. The cat had snuck out of the house, and the owner is grateful that the cat stopped running. She thanks you for finding her cat, and gives you 50 Chinese Yuan, which is the type of money used in China. What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
OH NO! You approach the rabbit, but it hops away. You follow it, and proceed to step on a banana peel and fall in a puddle. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
You decide to be brave and walk towards the white object. When it becomes closer, you notice it is a GIANT...
What kind of animal is the white object?
HOORAY! Although the snake is scary and slimy, snakes are known to be good luck in Chinese culture! You walk home in confidence and find 100 Chinese yuan on the sidewalk! What a great day! THE END.
Start over
OH NO! The giant rat scurries closer and closer and tries to gobble you up whole! Just then, you wake up and... SURPRISE! It was all a dream. THE END
Start over
You and your friend have a great time at the zoo! You loved seeing the pandas, which are considered to be a symbol of peace, friendship, and national pride in China. You decide you want a souvenir to remember this day. You think the t-shirts are really cool. Your shirt is...
What color shirt do you buy?
OH NO! After buying the shirt, you visit the zoo cafe for a stir fry and learn that soy sauce was actually invented in China! As you are pouring some onto your food, you spill it all over your new shirt! You spend all night trying to get the stain out. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! You take your shirt home and realize that you bought the shirt for half price! What a great first day in China. THE END.
Start over
You arrive at the restaurant and are excited to try using chopsticks to eat! You learn that there are several things you are not supposed to do with your chopsticks, such as sticking them up vertically in your bowl of rice, as that is a bad omen. You start to order but realize the menu is written entirely in Chinese, and you are still learning the basics of the language. You chose your food based off of the pictures. You pick something...
What color food will you try?
HOORAY! Your food was delicious! You loved it so much and decide to come back again tomorrow. What an excellent first day in China! THE END
Start over
OH NO! Your food was disgusting! You leave the restaurant and spend the night with a tummy ache. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END.
Start over
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journey to china:
A Chinese character choose your own adventure activity
You are planning a trip to China! Nicknamed the Red Dragon, China is the second most populated country in the world! You are deciding when you should go. You choose to book a flight for...
When do you want to travel to China?
You board your flight and land in the capital, Beijing. Since it is winter it will be a little chilly; however, it rarely snows in China! You and your friend and planning your first activity. You decide to go to the...
Where do you want to go?
You board your flight and land in the capital, Beijing. Since it is summer it will be HOT! China is one of the hottest countries in the world in June. You and your friend and planning your first activity. You decide to go to the...
Where do you want to go?
While relaxing on the beach, you notice that everyone seems to be wearing full face masks (facekinis!) to protect their skin and prevent tanning. You learn this is a popular custom in China and decide to try one out for yourself. You are so busy observing your fellow beach-goers, you almost miss something coming towards you! It is a...
What type of animal is coming towards you?
The pool is so crowded you can barely move! Apparently this is so common here that the locals have a nickname for going swimming--they call it boiling dumplings since everyone ends up so close to one another like dumplings in a pot! You are so overwhelmed by this experience, you almost miss something coming right towards you!
What type of animal is coming towards you?
It's a rat--a symbol in Chinese culture representing intelligence, wit, and wealth! As the rat swims towards you, you notice he has something in his mouth. It is...
What color is the object in the rat's mouth?
OH NO! The rat brings you a Chinese Lantern Plant. You decide to try it for an authentic Chinese experience but you quickly learn it is POISONOUS! You spend the evening with a tummy ache. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! The rat brings you a goji berry, a typical Chinese fruit. You decide to try it and it is the perfect refreshing snack on this hot day. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
It's a rabbit--a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture! As the rabbit comes closer to you, you notice it has a collar. It has an address on it. You follow the address to return the bunny and it leads you to...
Where does the rabbit lead you?
HOORAY! Turns out the rabbit escaped the school as a class pet! The teacher is so grateful that you returned their rabbit, that she gives you a gift card to the top dumpling restaurant in Beijing! What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! Turns out the rabbit was the lead role in a play that performs in one hour! The cast is so grateful that you returned the rabbit that they give you free tickets to their show. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
Start over
You run away from the snake and end up in the...
Where did you end up?
HOORAY! You hike to the top of the mountain and see a beautiful view of Beijing. You snap a photo and enter it into a contest. You WIN, and your photo is featured on a postcard for tourists to purchase. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
You run into the famous Taklamakan desert, which formed a barrier to the Silk Road many years ago. But now you are lost and even hotter than before! As you try to navigate your way back home, you see something in the distance. It is...
What color is the object you see?
HOORAY! You found a beautiful, crystal-clear lake to swim in. You jump in and relax for the rest of the day! What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! You see the green grass of the nearby park. You go for a stroll through the park with your friend, and grab some delicious dumplings from a vendor on the sidewalk. What a great first day in China! THE END
Start over
It's a horse--a symbol of speed, perseverance, and strength in Chinese culture! You wait for the horse to approach you, and then you hop on it for a ride into town. You get off the horse to explore the nearby...
Where do you go exploring?
HOORAY! You enter the church and explore the unique Chinese architecture. It inspires your artistic side, and you paint a picture of the church to enter into a contest. You win an extra week's stay in China! THE END
Start over
OH NO! You enter the restaurant and it is jam-packed. You aren't able to get a table for another 2 hours! You decide not to wait and plan to ride your horse back to the hotel. You walk outside and notice your horse is GONE! You must walk 10 miles home. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
You and your friend decide to avoid the winter chill and go to the theater. When you get there you have to choose a which play you want to watch. You decide to watch the show about a...
Which animal do you want to see in the show?
You and your friend decide to brave the winter chill and hang out in the park. You notice many people playing a traditional Chinese game called Da Tuoluo, which involves the use of a whip to keep a metal top spinning. While you are watching, a local woman walks by with a...
What type of animal does she have?
You approach the owner of the dog and you try to speak Chinese with her. She appreciates your effort to adapt to her culture, and she invites you on a hike through the...
Where do you hike?
You approach the owner of the cat and she lets you pet it. You try to speak Chinese to her, and you learn that she works nearby. She invites you to see her office at the...
Where is her office?
HOORAY! You go to the church and notice that they are hosting a large charity event. You are offered a meal and a free ticket to the auction. You put your tickets in the basket, and you win a trip to Japan! Off to the next adventure! THE END.
Start over
CONGRATS! You and your friends go to the school and you notice some students trying to learn English. You begin to help the students and the principal sees your great work. You are offered a job at the school and decide to live in China! What a successful first day! THE END.
Start over
You agree to hike with your new friend and her dog through Mt. Tai, one of the Five Great Montains in China. As you are hiking up a steep hill, you slip on a rock and begin to slide & tumble back down! At the bottom of the hill you see something...
What do you see?
You agree to hike with your new friend through the famous Taklamakan desert, which formed a barrier to the Silk Road many years ago. It is a little more dry in the desert, so you appreciate the warmth in the winter. As you walk, you spot something...
What color is the object you see?
HOORAY! You spotted a red Chinese flag from a traditional festival. You and your friends join in on the fun and enjoy an authentic celebration. What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
HOORAY! You notice that you spot a white house. You and your friends approach it, and find a Chinese family working outside in their yard. They chat with you, and invite you in for a Chinese home-cooked meal. Dinner is served communal style, which is the custom in China, so all dishes are put in the middle of the table to share. It was delicious! What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
OH NO! As you fall to the bottom of the mountain, you land in a giant puddle of mud! You have to cut your hike short to go home and get cleaned up. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END.
Start over
PHEW! As you fall to the bottom of the mountain, you land in a crystal lake. You think it will be cold, but it is actually a hot spring which is refreshing during your winter hike! Your crew relaxes in the hot spring and eventually heads home safe and sound. What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
The play was fantastic! You especially admired the actors' makeup and you learned that in China, theater makeup is a symbolic art form that uses colors, patterns, and symbols to reveal the characters' personality and moral character. You decide that you want to explore after the show. You go to the...
Where do you want to go?
The show was very serious and somber, but you admired the actors' makeup and you learned that in China, theater makeup is a symbolic art form that uses colors, patterns, and symbols to reveal the characters' personality and moral character. You are very tired now. You decide to go home and rest up for tomorrow, but you notice something is following you. You turn around to get a better look and see something...
What color object do you see?
You start running away from the brown object in fear. You sprint until you think you are no longer being followed. All of a sudden, you notice its right beside you! Turns out, the brown object is a...
What type of animal is the brown object?
PHEW! You sigh a breath of relief and approach the cat. It lets you pet it, and its owner comes rushing around the corner out of breath. The cat had snuck out of the house, and the owner is grateful that the cat stopped running. She thanks you for finding her cat, and gives you 50 Chinese Yuan, which is the type of money used in China. What a great first day in China! THE END.
Start over
OH NO! You approach the rabbit, but it hops away. You follow it, and proceed to step on a banana peel and fall in a puddle. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
You decide to be brave and walk towards the white object. When it becomes closer, you notice it is a GIANT...
What kind of animal is the white object?
HOORAY! Although the snake is scary and slimy, snakes are known to be good luck in Chinese culture! You walk home in confidence and find 100 Chinese yuan on the sidewalk! What a great day! THE END.
Start over
OH NO! The giant rat scurries closer and closer and tries to gobble you up whole! Just then, you wake up and... SURPRISE! It was all a dream. THE END
Start over
You and your friend have a great time at the zoo! You loved seeing the pandas, which are considered to be a symbol of peace, friendship, and national pride in China. You decide you want a souvenir to remember this day. You think the t-shirts are really cool. Your shirt is...
What color shirt do you buy?
OH NO! After buying the shirt, you visit the zoo cafe for a stir fry and learn that soy sauce was actually invented in China! As you are pouring some onto your food, you spill it all over your new shirt! You spend all night trying to get the stain out. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END
Start over
HOORAY! You take your shirt home and realize that you bought the shirt for half price! What a great first day in China. THE END.
Start over
You arrive at the restaurant and are excited to try using chopsticks to eat! You learn that there are several things you are not supposed to do with your chopsticks, such as sticking them up vertically in your bowl of rice, as that is a bad omen. You start to order but realize the menu is written entirely in Chinese, and you are still learning the basics of the language. You chose your food based off of the pictures. You pick something...
What color food will you try?
HOORAY! Your food was delicious! You loved it so much and decide to come back again tomorrow. What an excellent first day in China! THE END
Start over
OH NO! Your food was disgusting! You leave the restaurant and spend the night with a tummy ache. Maybe tomorrow will be better! THE END.
Start over