Planning a Trip Lesson Plan

1. You are going to plan a trip this time.

2. On the table are the TOP 10 Must See Destinations in China. Write “destination” on
the board. You will work with your partner in a pair. You will pick a destination and read
the description about the destination. You can view them from page 7 to page 13.
3. Now you will follow the example. Each pair will plan a trip considering a few points
below. Students will need to refer to the example on page 5. (allow about three to four
minutes)
Destination: We are going to go to Yunnan. Yunnan is beautiful in Summer.
Transportation: We are going there by plane.
Cities: We are going to visit Lijiang, Xishuangbanna
Stay: We are going to stay for five days in Lijiang, three days in Xinshuangbanna.
Things to do: we are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, go camping in Xishuangbanna.
Things to bring: we must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer.
We should bring some sunglasses and etc.
What to eat: we are going to eat some local Yunnan foods.
Allow five to 10 minutes to prepare for the trip.
4.
 You will now have to tell people in other pairs about your holiday plan.
 You will convince them to go with you to the destination you chose.
 You will invite them to go with you.
 Make sure you tell them everything about the trip following the sample
conversation on page 3.
 Ask students to read the sample conversation with their partner first. (allow two –
three minutes)
 If I have 14 students in my class. I put them into As and Bs. Each student will be
given a number. Then, you have 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A and
1B,2B,3B,4B,5B,6B,7B. A will be the inviters. B will be the invitees’. 1A-1B,
2A-2B, 3A-3B, 4A-4B, 5A-5B, 6A-6B,7A-7B. (allow five minutes for each round
of meeting). Students will go clockwise and swap partners. As stay where they
are. Bs stand up and move in the clockwise direction.
 Bs as invitees will need to score how good the inviters’ plan is and give a final
score. You can refer to the scoring sheet on page 4. After each round of meeting,
ask them to give a final score.
 To give them a bit of a challenge, ask students to follow the conversation for the
first time and the second time. (you can decide how much time you need to be
ready to go out of paper). I ask students not to look at their paper the third time.
They will need to look at their partners in their eyes and make eye contact when
they speak.
 Last round, ask students what festival is coming up. In China, this time of year, it
is time to celebrate the Moon Festival(it is a national holiday in China). Ask them
to stand up and mingle. Make sure they have nothing in their hands and do a real
conversation.
 At the end, students can vote for which plan is the best.
Plan:
 Destination

Transportation

Cities

Stay

Things to do

Things to bring

What to eat

Destination

Transportation

Cities

Stay

Things to do

Things to bring

What to eat

Change the sentences in red

A: What is your name?
B: My name is Sam.
A: Ok, Sam, How are you doing?
B: I am doing good.
A: Sam, I heard that you are going on holiday soon, right? Where are you going to go on holiday?
B: We are going to go to Yunnan.
A: Wow, great, I have always wanted to go there. How are you going to get there?
B: We are going to get there by plane from Shanghai.
A: I see. How long is it going to take?
B: I think it is going to take about five or six hours.
A: That is not long. Which cities are you going to visit in Yunnan?
B: We are going to Lijiang and Xishuangbanna.
A: Yeah, I heard that they are really famous in China. How long are you going to stay there?
B: We are going to stay in Lijiang for five days and Xishuangbanna for three days.
A: Okay, I see. What are you going to do there?
B: We are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, and go camping in Xishuangbanna.
A: Wow, that is exciting. What are you going to bring with you on your trip?
B: We must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer. We should bring some
sunglasses.
A: That is not many things.
B: Yeah, we like to travel light. (轻便旅行)
A: One more thing, what are you going to eat there?
B: We are going to eat some of Yunnan’s local foods. So would you like to join us?
A: Umm. Let me think about it. /Sounds like a good idea./I think I will stay at home instead because I need
to save money for my wedding.

Change the sentences in red

A: What is your name?
B: My name is Sam.
A: Ok, Sam, How are you doing?
B: I am doing good.
A: Sam, I heard that you are going on holiday soon, right? Where are you going to go on holiday?
B: We are going to go to Yunnan.
A: Wow, great, I have always wanted to go there. How are you going to get there?
B: We are going to get there by plane from Shanghai.
A: I see. How long is it going to take?
B: I think it is going to take about five or six hours.
A: That is not long. Which cities are you going to visit in Yunnan?
B: We are going to Lijiang and Xishuangbanna.
A: Yeah, I heard that they are really famous in China. How long are you going to stay there?
B: We are going to stay in Lijiang for five days and Xishuangbanna for three days.
A: Okay, I see. What are you going to do there?
B: We are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, and go camping in Xishuangbanna.
A: Wow, that is exciting. What are you going to bring with you on your trip?
B: We must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer. We should bring some
sunglasses.
A: That is not many things.
B: Yeah, we like to travel light. (轻便旅行)
A: One more thing, what are you going to eat there?
B: We are going to eat some of Yunnan’s local foods. So would you like to join us?
A: Umm. Let me think about it. /Sounds like a good idea./I think I will stay at home instead because I need
to save money for my wedding.

How do you like it? = What do you think of it? Score on a scale of 1-5. 1 being the lowest 5
being the highest
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Final score

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being the highest

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Final score
Destination: We are going to go to Yunnan. Yunnan is beautiful in Summer.
Transportation: We are going there by plane.
Cities: We are going to visit Lijiang, Xishuangbanna
Stay: We are going to stay for five days in Lijiang, three days in Xinshuangbanna.
Things to do: we are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, go camping in Xishuangbanna.
Things to bring: we must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer.
We should bring some sunglasses and etc.
What to eat: we are going to eat some local Yunnan foods.

Destination: We are going to go to Yunnan. Yunnan is beautiful in Summer.

Transportation: We are going there by plane.
Cities: We are going to visit Lijiang, Xishuangbanna
Stay: We are going to stay for five days in Lijiang, three days in Xinshuangbanna.
Things to do: we are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, go camping in Xishuangbanna.
Things to bring: we must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer.
We should bring some sunglasses and etc.
What to eat: we are going to eat some local Yunnan foods.

Destination: We are going to go to Yunnan. Yunnan is beautiful in Summer.

Transportation: We are going there by plane.
Cities: We are going to visit Lijiang, Xishuangbanna
Stay: We are going to stay for five days in Lijiang, three days in Xinshuangbanna.
Things to do: we are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, go camping in Xishuangbanna.
Things to bring: we must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer.
We should bring some sunglasses and etc.
What to eat: we are going to eat some local Yunnan foods.

Destination: We are going to go to Yunnan. Yunnan is beautiful in Summer.

Transportation: We are going there by plane.
Cities: We are going to visit Lijiang, Xishuangbanna
Stay: We are going to stay for five days in Lijiang, three days in Xinshuangbanna.
Things to do: we are going to go sightseeing in Lijiang, go camping in Xishuangbanna.
Things to bring: we must bring our ID cards. We should bring some clothes for summer.
We should bring some sunglasses and etc.
What to eat: we are going to eat some local Yunnan foods.
Top 10 Must See Destinations in China

bejing Xian Shanghai Guilin Yangtze River

Lhasa Tibet Jiuzhaigou Sichuan Lijiang Yunnan Zhangjiajie Hunan Silk Road in China

1.Beijing
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is unarguably the heart of the
nation's politics, culture and international intercourse. It is a fast changing and modern city
full of vigor. Beijing is one of the six ancient capital cities in Chinese history. The other
five ancient cities are Xian, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanjing and Hangzhou. It once used as the
capital for the dynasties such as Jin (1115 AD - 1234 AD), Yuan (1279 AD -1368 AD),
Ming (1368 AD -1644 A D) and Qin (1644AD-1911 AD).
Important sites in Beijing:
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, the Great Wall, Ming Tomb,
Tiananmen Square, Hutong, Lama Temple, Beihai Park, Beijing Capital Museum, Yashow
Market etc.
2. Xian
Xian, also named Changan, is the biggest city in north-west China. It once served as
the nation's capital for thirteen dynasties such as Western Zhou (11th century BC -
771 BC), Qin (221 BC - 206 BC), Western Han (206 BC - 24 AD) and Tang (618 -
907) for over 1000 years. It is well noted for historical value.
Important sites in Xian:
Terra-cotta Army, Banpo Museum,Shanxi Provincial Museum, Xian Great Mosque,
Huaqing Hotspring, City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda, Forest of Stone Steles Museum
etc.
3. Shanghai
Being the largest metropolitan area in China, Shanghai is situated in central-eastern
China, facing the East China Sea.Shanghai is divided into two sections: Pudong and
Puxi. Pudong is the new development zone on the east of Huangpu River while Puxi
is the old area lying on the west of Huangpu River. Shanghai possesses two airports
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport ( PVG ) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
( domestic ). Shanghai Pudong International Airport is for international passengers
while Hongqiao for domestic travellers.
Important sites in Shanghai:
Shanghai Bund, Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Xin Tian Di, Shanghai
Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai
Huangpu River etc.
4. Guilin
Lying by the banks of the Li River, Guilin has become famous both at home and
abroad for its intriguing natural views: green hills, featuring rockeries, clean water,
unique caves,stones of many shapes. The many ethnic minorities inhabit here .
ThemainminoritiesaretheZhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao, Mulao, Maonan and Dong. They
add a lot of colour to the cultural life of the city.
Important sites in Guilin:
The Li River, The Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park, Guilin Folded Brocade Hil,
Fubo Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Solitary Beauty Hill, Longji Terraced
Field in Longsheng, Fengyu Cave in Lipu County Guiline etc.

5. Yangtze River
Yangtze River cruises is a must for those who look for romantic travel. Yangtze
River is coming through the mountains and the cities from the west to the east,
finally blending into the East China Sea near Shanghai with a total length of more
than 6300 km, ranking the third largest rivr in the world, only after the Nile and
Amazon.
Important places and sites along Yangtze River:
Chongqing City, Fengdu, Baoshizha, Wanxian, Shennong Streem, Lesser Three
Gorges, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam and Yichang
6. Lhasa Tibet
Tibet well known as " the Roof of the World ", has turned into an exciting land both
for normal tourists, climbers and adventurers coming from all over the world.
Travellers are looking for the unique things of snow mountains, mysterious religions,
exotic customs etc. Lhasa is the political and cultural center of Tibet. Lhasa in
Tibetan means "The land of gods". In the time of information, people can easily
reach the mysterious destination by jet aircraft, now even trains!
Important places and sites in Lhasa Tibet:
Potala Palace, Nobulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery
and Jokhang Temple, Shigatse etc.

7. Jiuzhaigou Sichuan
Nestled in the valley of the mountains in the area of Aba Tibetan and Qiang
Autonomous Prefecture in the northwestern Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou is a
fairyland named after the nine Tibetan villages in the valley. The valley is about 50
kilometers long. In 1992, It was listed as the world natural heritage of UNESCO.
Important places and sites in Jiuzhaigou Sichuan:
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Qingchengshan & Dujiangyan Irrigation
System, Emei Mountain and Giant Buddha of Leshan, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area,
Huanglong etc.
8. Lijiang Yunnan
Listed as UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage, Lijiang is located in Yunnan Province
of south China. It is an ancient town with the history of more than 1,300 years.
Lijiang is inhabited by Naxi people, local people for a long history. It lies on a
plateau at 2,600m above sea level. Lijiang is well noted for its natural scenery, fresh
air and green vegetation. Its Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the nearst snow
moutains close to the living place in the world. The old town mixes naturally with the
natural scenery. The local Naxi people have developed a culture called "Dong Ba
Culture". Classical Naxi music is regarded as the "living musical fossil" due to its
long history.
Important places and sites in Lijiang Yunnan:
Ancient Town Lijiang, Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, etc.

9. Zhangjiajie Hunan
Zhangjiajie City is situated on the west mountains area of Hunan Province. Under
Zhangjiajie City, there is an administrative district called Wulingyuan District where
the world famous Wulingyuan Scenic Area is. The Wulingyuan Scenic Area is
divided into three sections: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park; Tianzi Mountain and
Suoxi Valley. Most of the travellers prefer staying at the Wulingyuan area instead of
the city center of Zhangjiajie City. In December of 1992, Wulingyuan was listed in
the World Heritage of UNESCO.
Important places and sites in Zhangjiajie Hunan: Zhangjiajie National Forest
Park, Tianzi Mountain, Suoxi
10. Silk Road in China
The ancient Silk Road has a history of over 2,000 years. The old silk road started
from Chang'an ( now called Xian, Shaanxi Province ) in the east and extended to
Rome, Italy in the west. The old silk road passed through Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai
provinces, Ningxia Hui and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regions in China and further
stretched over the Pamirs, then extending to Central and West Asia. And finally the
silk road connected the east bank of the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Europe. The
Silk Road had the total length of over 2,485 miles and over half of which is within
Chinese territory.
Important places and sites along the Silk Road in China:
Lanzhou, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan Pass, Dunhuang, Hami, Turpan, Urumqi,
Loulan, Korla, Kuqa (Kucha), Aksu, Kashgar (Kashi), Hotan etc.