In China there 
is a national holiday that takes place during the first week of October, this week is referred to as Golden Week! It is very typical for students to travel to various places, some of my classmates went to Thailand while others explored Shanghai. My experience was a little different!
Prior to Golden Week we had another week
off due to school activities. During this week I visited Beijing! Beijing was filled with many historical sites and great moments. We went to many sites such as Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, and the famous Great Wall of China! All these experience were exhausting but all worth it after seeing such beautiful views of nature and deep rooted history. After coming back we were all ready to relax and study for exams.
Finally when Golden Week arrived, initially I was planning on staying in studying and completing assignments, instead I ended up taking a train with a local friend and visiting their hometown in the countryside.
T
he countryside was a very unique experience as I got to experience rural China. The scenery was surrounded by mountains and natural beauty. During my time here I got in touch with other students and got together in the countryside. One of my classmates celebrated her birthday here as well. We had great food and great company! Overall my experience during Golden Week was very adventurous, and I got to experience the true culture outside the city.