“China isn't a country - it's a different world. Unless you have a couple of years and unlimited patience, it's best to follow a loose itinerary here, such as following the Silk Road, sailing down the Yangzi River, or exploring the Dr Seuss landscape of Guangxi Province.
From shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the desert landscapes of Xinjiang, China is a land of cultural and geographic schisms. It's not that it has completely done away with its Maoist past - it's more that the yin of revolutionary zeal is being balanced by the yang of economic pragmatism”
Lonely Planet 2008

Partners & Centers

China Inside - A partner with many of JoHo center facilities. They are specialised in Chinese language lessons and volunteer projects.The premises of the organisation used to be the residence of a Qing-dynasty princess. It is located in the middle of Beijing! The premises of the location is a 2/3 Star accommodation. But there also cheaper accommodation nearby. It makes visiting a must for every traveller.

China Inside offers a discount for JoHo members on language courses, overnight stays, tours and workshops
More info: www.china-inside.com
More info: beijing@joho.nl (subject: China Inside)
Partnercode : 1 & 4

CAI China - Another JoHo partner that supports projects in and around Beijing. You can volunteer in their projects, also summmercamps, and teach e.g. basketball, soccer, drama, photography, arts, teacher training and more.

More info: beijing@joho.nl (subject: CAI)
Partnercode : 2 & 4

Manda Center - A partner in Yangshuo in the Southern part of China. Yangshuo has always been famous for their charming landscape of Karst mountains and meandering rivers. Although Yangshuo is gaining interest among Chinese tourists as well as Western, the town, in its core, is still a cozy, traditional farmer’s village. Yangshuo is the ultimate town for outdoor leisure, like rock-climbing, hiking, biking, swimming, caving, kayaking, etc; but is also focusing more and more on indoor, cultural aspects such as, calligraphy, tai-chi, Chinese cooking, massages, etc.

This partner is a qualified and specialized in language school that teaches both Chinese language and culture. They also offer a childrens course and all sorts of workshops: chinese cooking, thai chi, kung fu, calligraphi and a special 'painting' holiday!
More info: yangshuo@joho.nl
Partnercode : 1 & 4

Partnercodes
1-JoHo World supporter center = a full JoHo support center - "on the spot"
2-JoHo World Supporter Partner = offers discounts to JoHo members and promotes JoHo World Supporter
3-JoHo World insurance center = 'on the spot' possibility to get help and service
4-JoHo World Insurance Partner = partner that offers or promotes JoHo insurances

Potential new partners?
JoHo is always looking for new partners abroad.
Do you know potential partner organizations, great hostels or volunteer projects that you think deserve more support? Please inform us of those special places that travellers should visit. Mail to: cooperation@joho.nl