The second session will host about 40 students from Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and Greece, with scheduled visits to Beijing and Hangzhou in Zhejiang province.

"The program combines lectures, seminars and site visits to offer young people from the U.S. and around the world a rich hands-on learning experience," said Zhao Gang, vice president of BFSU.

"International students will be able to visit key historical and cultural landmarks in just a few days, immerse themselves in intangible cultural heritage, and witness both the richness of China's traditions and the new achievements of China's development," he said.

Tang Jinlan, dean of the Institute of Online Education at BFSU, said the program's core value lies in facilitating direct interactions.