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Yishun Secondary School

Shanghai and Hangzhou 2024

View highlights from the YSS China Cultural Immersion Programme in Shanghai and Hangzhou, held from 7 to 13 November 2024.

Last updated 27 August 2026

Duration: 07 Nov to 13 Nov 2024

Day 1 shows a group at Changi Airport with a Hello Kitty statue, and students seated at a boarding gate.
Three photos show a group traveling from Shanghai airport to Hangzhou by high-speed rail, with luggage and tired passengers.
Three photos of a student group eating their first lunch in Hangzhou, seated at round tables with food.
Four photos show students at General Yuefei Mausoleum and on a wooden cruise boat at West Lake, China.
Five photos of student groups at West Lake, including boat interior shots and outdoor group poses by the water.
Collage of students in black jackets visiting a Chinese garden with pavilions, bridges, and a lakeside sunset.
Two photos of students in black jackets visiting a traditional Chinese garden with pagoda-style buildings at sunset and daytime.
People walk a tree-lined path; others gather inside a traditional Chinese hall with calligraphy signs and historical photos.
Day 1 Reflection with three student quotes about goals for a trip, by Lucas, Jia Xin, and Yong Kiat.
Three photos showing students on a bus and touring inside Wenhua Middle School during a school visit.
Students in uniforms with backpacks stand in groups outdoors near school buildings in two side-by-side photos.
Two outdoor scenes: students viewing display boards with Chinese text and colorful notes on a school campus.
Three photos of students in a music classroom, sitting, interacting, and participating in group activities.
Six photos from Day 2 at Alibaba Dream Town showing students exploring robots, VR headsets, and tech exhibits.
Two night photos of Hefang Old Street in China showing lit red lanterns, traditional architecture, shops, and pedestrians.
Three text boxes under "Day 2 - Reflections" containing student reflections by Jaren Ong, Ke Han, and Gion.
Day 2 Reflection slide with two student quotes from Jia Yi about Hefang Street and Xin Xuan about Alibaba Dream Town.
Five photos of students visiting the Knives, Scissors and Swords Museum, viewing displays and exhibits.
Day 3 at Hexi Old Street showing historic buildings, a tree-lined path, a canal, and three smiling young people holding snacks.
Six photos of student groups visiting China's Grand Canal on Day 3, posing at steps, gates, and waterways.
Five photos of student groups visiting Wansong Academy, a traditional Chinese building with red wooden architecture.
Collage of five photos showing a group selfie, people on a lakeside boardwalk, sunset over water, and a busy street in Hangzhou.
Five nighttime performance scenes featuring ballet dancers, Chinese traditional performers, colorful laser lights, and an illuminated pagoda bridge.
Day 3 Reflections page with two student written paragraphs by Jia Tong and Alicia about museum visits.
Slide titled Day 3 Reflections with two teal-bordered text boxes containing written reflections by Lok Sam and Kai Cheng.
Four photos of a student group visiting Shun Feng Innovation Centre, posing, viewing screens, and exploring exhibits.
Four photos show students viewing a scale city model, watching a large screen display, and using exercise bikes in a gym.
Five photos from Day 4 at Nanxun Ancient Town showing students posing with a banner, boats on a canal, and traditional architecture.
A collage of students on a group tour in a Chinese water town, including a boat ride and historic buildings.
Collage of tourists visiting a Chinese water town, riding boats on canals and walking near traditional buildings with red lanterns.
Three text boxes with reflections titled Day 4, written by Xiu Qi, Lucas, and Gavin about Nanxun Ancient Town.
Text box with two paragraphs by Jia Tong describing skills learned at Shunfeng Innovation Centre and Nanxun Ancient Town.
A large group of students posing in front of the gate of Nanxun Branch of Zhenhai High School in China.
Six photos showing Chinese students and adults in meeting rooms, a gymnasium, outdoors, and beside a chemistry experiment poster.
Seven photos from a formal event showing people exchanging gifts, giving speeches, and having discussions in a meeting room.
Three scenes: adults at a Chinese school gate, students holding an Immersion Programme banner, and students viewing drums in a classroom.
Four photos of a student group visiting Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower, posing inside and outside the landmark.
Three nighttime photos of groups posing in Shanghai, with the Oriental Pearl Tower and lit skyline visible.
Three night scenes on the Shanghai Bund: crowds of people, a lit clock tower building, and the Pudong skyline.
Two text boxes titled "Day 5 - Reflections" containing student written reflections signed by Yuhui and Jia Xin.