Discover Huaxi Country Garden International School

Huaxi Country Garden International School.

Now in its third full academic year, HXCGIS is fast becoming the place for excellence for both students and teachers alike. The school is well equipped for an international learning experience and excels in IB PYP and MYP ideologies.

A view from above England town, showing both the school and township. With easy access to Guiyang city via the local bus route or taxi, you can enjoy both the hustle and bustle of city life or a more relaxed rural style.

Location

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Located in the south west of China, Guizhou has a mild all year-round climate. Temperature: 15°C (annual average); 3-6°C(average of the coldest January); 22-25°C(average of the hottest July) . Guizhou itself has a population of 34.75 million (2010) and Guiyang has a population of nearly 3 million (2010). The winters can be colder, but generally speaking the climate is suitable for most foreigners that visit.

England Town and Mengguan

The area in which the school is situated is a newly developed small self-contained town. With a shopping area which has a number of restaurants along with a couple of convenient stores for your everyday needs. There is a clubhouse which has a gym and swimming pool and mahjong rooms! England town is situated in a rural area and to get into Mengguan is a 40 minute walk or a short bus ride from the village bus station. Getting to Guiyang or Huaxi is either a bus ride (2 rmb) or a taxi ride (30 rmb to Huaxi or 80 rmb to Guiyang).

Guiyang.

A large city which has recently completed a “Bus Rapid Transport (BRT)” which circles the city within its own dedicated bus lane. Guiyang is also due to have a subway(metro) in the very near future. The downside to this development is a dusty environment within the city and some traffic congestion issues at key times. The city is a bustling hub, and caters for all people. There is an expat community so it is easy to make new friends and become involved within Guiyang and its outlying areas.

Country Garden International School.

The school is an exceptionally well prepare education center for its students. With teachers carefully selected to ensure the ethos and ideologies of the IB PYP and MYP are delivered to the students, thus ensuring an education that develops the individual’s abilities in a traditional method that ensures both international and local cultures are adopted and valued.

With internationals links, HXCGIS is well placed for students to embark on a truly international journey.

Places of interest.

A traditional scene from ZhouXin, a minority village a short train trip from Guiyang. Nestled in mountains, steeped with rice paddies, it is a truly magical place. The minority show is a must.

Most days it is easy to find street traders selling fresh fruit and vegetables. In most townships the weekends are the busiest times, and as they say, the early bird catches the worm, so get there early!

China is a colourful country, and with its many festival and traditions townships and cities take every opportunity to ensure each festival is special. The lanterns here are celebrating the lantern festival, the first festival after the Chinese new year.

Huaxi wetland park and river. For those who want to leave the bustle and noise of city life. Huaxi is only a 8km bus or taxi ride away from the school, it boasts both a generous amount of shops and restaurants, but also a wetland park and river walk. With a mixture of both sculptured gardens and natural features the area is one of outstanding beauty. With the ability to hire bicycles and pathways for the hikers, it is well worth spending a day in nature. Families and students from the local schools and universities will all make the most of this area. Make sure to visit the Confucius temple for a historical lesson of learning.

The Karst is a natural limestone mountain range, which is predominant throughout south-west China. The school nestles by the side of the local Karst. And it is real wonder to see both nature and development side by side. Throughout Guizhou province you will always see the Karst on your travels, it is almost a symbol of the area. Qiangling park in Guiyang is a place to visit and an opportunity to either walk up the mountain to Hongfu temple, or catch the cable car to the top. Once at the top the views of Guiyang are breathtaking. The temple indicates the engineering and ingenuity of the Chinese people who built Hongfu temple on top of the Karst. The park is also home to a pack of monkeys, who will be happy for you to feed them. Locals use the park for exercise and picnics, you will not believe such nature can exist in the city of Guiyang.

Guiyang has an international airport and 2 train stations. Its location allows for easy travel in and around China, costs of flights and train journeys are remarkably cheap compared to other countries. So enjoying a weekend exploring China is a real possibility when you are based in Guiyang. With Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong all within a 2 hour flight. Guiyang is an excellent base to start and Chinese adventure!