This course of study is designed for students who have established a basic foundation in modern Chinese grammar, mastered more than 2500 Chinese vocabulary words, and developed an interest in Chinese history, geography, and culture. Taught through conversations, this curriculum touches upon eight of the most famous Chinese historical and cultural cities, of which five are ancient Chinese capitals. They have more than one thousand years of history as well as beautiful natural scenery and rich human landscapes. Following this course of study, learners can understand the history, geography, and culture of Chinese cities through simple spoken dialogues, as the rich learning environment endows learners with improved language skills and an understanding of China. At the end of each lesson, a brief question-and-answer portion helps students consolidate and review key course elements.