Gateway to China A Journey of Discovery: Walk the Axis, Feel the Capital

Overseas Chinese College Partners with International College for a Central Axis Cultural Experience

为积极响应北京市“留学北京”品牌建设，依托华侨华人研究中心实践平台，11月4日下午，华侨学院“寻脉中轴，阅见京华”中外青年文化体验活动圆满举行。本次活动联动国际学院，进一步拓展了中外青年交流圈。与轻松随性的城市漫步不同，本次活动打破了传统的课堂边界，将北京中轴线作为“第二课堂”，通过真实的“情境学习”与“具身实践”，引导中外学子全员精准结对，在脚步丈量中沉浸式感知北京作为“政治中心”与“文化中心”的厚重底蕴。

To actively respond to the “Study in Beijing” brand initiative, leveraging the platform of the Institute for Overseas Chinese Studies, the “Walk the Axis, Feel the Capital” cultural experience was held on Nov 4. In partnership with the International College, the event expanded its circle of exchange. Unlike a casual city walk, this event broke the boundaries of the traditional classroom, turning the Central Axis into a “second classroom.” Through authentic “Situated Learning” and “Embodied Practice,” Chinese and international students were paired up precisely to deeply experience Beijing’s heritage as the “Political and Cultural Center” through their physical journey.

实景微课：在箭楼上听懂“中轴秩序”

Immersive Micro-lesson: Decoding the Central Axis

活动首站设在正阳门箭楼。完成破冰后，来自华侨学院“国际传播工作坊”的青年使者们化身“双语文化讲述人”，开启了点位接力讲解。他们结合研学手册，将“内九外七”的城门格局、镇水兽的传说、胡同砖雕的寓意娓娓道来。在箭楼二层，中外学生以正阳门城楼为背景，用镜头记录下青春瞬间，并用多语种齐声喊出“你好，北京！你好，中轴线！”，让原本停留在书本上的历史，在真实的“情境”中变得鲜活可触。

The first stop was the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower. After ice-breaking, the Youth Ambassadors from the College’s “International Communication Workshop” acted as “bilingual cultural storytellers”, providing relay explanations. They brought historical stories to life, including the city gate layout and local legends. On the second floor, with the Gate Tower as a backdrop, students captured the moment on camera and shouted in multiple languages, “Hello Beijing, Hello Central Axis,” making history vivid and tangible through this authentic “situation.”

任务驱动：在老字号里解锁“交际实战”

Task-Driven Challenge: Unlocking Time-Honored Brands

随后，队伍深入大栅栏老字号街区，开启“寻宝实战”。中外小组根据手册图片，穿梭于百年老店之间。这不仅是一次打卡，更是一场交际考验——留学生们勇敢用中文向店员问路，并在找到目标后齐声喊出“张一元”“稻香村”的名字。在文化体验之余，中外学子还共同品尝了老北京驴打滚、门钉肉饼、糖葫芦等标志性特色小吃，在美食的烟火气中，完成了从“旁观者”到“文化体验者”的转变。

Next, the team entered Dashilan for a “Treasure Hunt.” Groups searched for century-old shops based on manual images. It was a test of communication — international students bravely asked for directions in Chinese and shouted out brand names upon finding them. Additionally, the students tasted iconic Beijing snacks like Lvdagunr (sweet glutinous rice rolls), Mending meat pie (pan-fried beef pie shaped like a palace door stud), and Tanghulu (candied hawthorn skewers), transitioning from “bystanders” to “cultural experiencers” amidst the warmth of local life.

影像发声，以侨为桥讲好中国故事

Youth Voices: Telling China's Story Well

活动在五牌楼的影像收尾中迎来高潮。中外学子面对镜头分享难忘记忆，并在夕阳下共同喊出Walk the Axis, Feel the Capital!”的青春口号。本次活动是华侨华人研究中心推进中外青年交流的重要成果。未来，学院将继续深化这种“具身实践+沉浸体验”的育人模式，以高质量的精准结对互动，打造更具传播力的中外青年交流品牌，让留学生在首经贸读懂更真实的中国。

The event peaked at the Wupailou Archway. Students shared memories and shouted the slogan under the sunset. This is a key outcome of the Institute for Overseas Chinese Studies. In the future, the college will continue to deepen this educational model of “Embodied Practice + Immersive Experience”, focusing on high-quality precise pairing to build a more communicative brand, helping international students understand a more authentic China.