July 10 (Monday)

　　All contestants arrive in Beijing.

　　July 11 – July 12

　　(Tuesday and Wednesday)

　　Visit to the Confucius Institute Headquarters, and cultural experience activities in Beijing.

　　Written examination in Changsha.

　　July 14 – July 15

　　(Friday and Saturday)

　　"Cross the Bridge" Competition (Chinese speech contest and talent show)

　　July 16 – July 17

　　(Sunday and Monday)

　　Preparing for the semi-finals.

　　July 18 – July 20

　　(Tuesday - Thursday)

　　The first round semi-finals to select top 30 contestants.

　　July 21 – August 2

　　(Friday – Wednesday)

　　The second round semi-finals to select top 15 contestants.

　　August 3 – August 11

　　(Thursday - Friday)

　　Cultural tours and preparing for the final.