Ni Hao China | Kung Fu master and her American apprentices

At Beijing Foreign Studies University, American students joined local students for an unforgettable gym class. They learned the graceful movements of Tai Chi and enjoyed some fast-paced fun with ping pong! Through these shared learning and communication experiences, a story of friendship between Chinese and U.S. youth emerged.

Dozens of American students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania recently embarked on a two-week journey in China to explore Chinese landscapes, culture and technological achievements. The tour, part of a program called "Discover China" hosted by Beijing Foreign Studies University, aims to provide American youths a window to know about a real china.

(Intern Wang Lin contributed to this story.)