About

The Magical Tour of China series follows 3 American families who visit Beijing for the first time during Spring Break. They learn about festivals, cultural similarities and differences and Chinese etiquette and customs during their visit.

The series features 36 lessons of language learning in four textbooks, CD-ROMs and Workbooks - a great way for students to gain advanced knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through materials that remain relevant to their own experiences. The Magical Tour of China series uses the Better Chinese method of Learning Through Stories to make practicing Chinese fun for kids and provide immersion in the language while remaining entertaining to watch. 

The series includes: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3 and Volume 4.

Magical Tour of China:
Textbook   Workbook   Online Subscription   CD-ROM   MP3

Material for teaching and additional exercises:
Teacher's Guide   Worksheets & Writing Exercises   Assessment Pack

For homeschooling use: Magical Tour of China Student Pack   Magical Tour of China Teacher Pack 

Vol. 1 Detail 

Item Code: BK000044M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-166-8
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: High School
Level: Advanced
Number of Volume: 1 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 9

Volume 1 Chapters: 

1. We Are Going To China  我们要去中国
2. The Group Gathers  集合
3. Cola Is Kele Cola  就是可乐
4. Beijing Has So Many Cars  北京的车真多
5. Meeting Grandpa and Grandma  见到爷爷奶奶
6. Shuijiao or Shuijiao  水饺还是睡觉？
7. Paternal Auntie or Maternal Auntie  姑妈还是姨妈？
8. Nali, Nali  哪里，哪里
9. Having Beijing Duck  吃北京烤鸭

Vol. 2 Detail 

Item Code: BK000047M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-151-4
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: High School
Level: Advanced
Number of Volume: 2 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 9

Volume 2 Chapters: 

10. Visiting the Palace Museum (1) 游故宫 （上）
11. Visiting the Palace Museum (2) 游故宫 （下）
12. Climbing the Great Wall 爬长城
13. Visiting the Wang's Home 去小龙的爷爷家做客
14. No Colored Eggs on Easter (1) 没有彩蛋的复活节（上）
15. No Colored Eggs on Easter (2) 没有彩蛋的复活节（下）
16. Magic Chinese Characters (1) 汉字真奇妙（上）
17. Magic Chinese Characters (2) 汉字真奇妙（中）
18. Magic Chinese Characters (3) 汉字真奇妙（下）

Vol. 3 Detail 

Item Code: BK000050M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-152-1
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: High School
Level: Advanced
Number of Volume: 3 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 9

Volume 3 Chapters: 

19. Is He Speaking Chinese? 他在说中文吗
20. Ruby's New Doll  Ruby的新娃娃
21. Shopping in Silk Alley 逛秀水街
22. Beijing's Spaghetti: Fried Sauce Noodles 北京炸酱面
23. We're Going to See Peking Opera (1) 我们一起去听京剧（上）
24. We're Going to See Peking Opera (2) 我们一起去听京剧（下）
25. Chinese Rap 中国Rap
26. Basketball Match 篮球赛
27. Chinese Names and English Names 中文名与英文名

Vol. 4 Detail 

Item Code: BK000053M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-156-9
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: High School
Level: Advanced
Number of Volume: 4 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 9

Volume 4 Chapters: 

28. Making Dumplings 包饺子
29. Shuttlecock 踼毽子，做毽子
30. Xiaolong is Sick 小龙生病了
31. Meeting a New Friend 遇到新朋友
32. Different Types of Chinese Kung Fu 不一样的中国功夫
33. At the Teahouse 在茶馆
34. Beijing's Si He Compound Houses 四合院
35. Visit to Hou Hai 游后海
36. Goodbye, China 再见，中国