Explore China

Join us as we travel Around the World with Disney Movies! Explore China’s culture & cuisine through Mulan. We will explore the culture, food, music, art, and famous landmarks of China with crafts and activities. View our companion Mulan Disney Dinner post here.

1. Learn More about China

Get to know China through books, videos, and other multi-media resources. Below are some resources our family recommends.

Learn more about China through engaging multi-media resources from Globetrottin’ Kids.
National Geographic Kids has a slideshow of photos with interesting facts about China.
Watch Visit China: Enchanting Land of Contrasts on YouTube from The China Guide
Enjoy learning 10 Fun Facts About China from Educational Videos for Kids

Count Your Way Through China by Jim Haskins
Crouching Tiger by Ying Chang Compestine
Daisy Comes Home by Jan Brett
The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen
The Pet Dragon: A Story about Adventure, Friendship, and Chinese Characters by Christoph Niemann

Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Yim
The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China by Ai-Ling Louie
The Empress and the Silkworm by Lily Toy Hong
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

2. Cook some Chinese Food

Try some family friendly recipes from our Mulan Disney Dinner.

3. Learn about Chinese Art

Watch An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy from Lessons Go Where and then create a beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Art Scroll with Freshly Planted.

Create a Koi Fish Resist Painting with Art Projects for Kids

Paint Bamboo using Chinese Painting Techniques with Mr. Otter Art Studio

Learn about Chinese art with this Chinese Art Slideshare presentation.

4. Experience Chinese Music

Listen to Traditional Chinese Music from Tsubaki Music

Learn about Chinese Musical Instruments with Ma’am Rheina

5. Chinese Crafts & Hands-On Activities

Make your Own Chinese Dragon Puppet with Red Ted Art. Then play Catch the Dragon’s Tail with a group of friends

Make Chinese Lanterns with First Palette

Cherry blossoms are a favorite flower in China and are often featured in Chinese art. Try making your own tissue paper Cherry Blossoms.

Learn About Chinese Culture & Landmarks

Learn about the Great Wall of China with Freeschool. Try making a tasty Great Wall of China model from Rice Krispies. Get instructions from Teach Beside Me.