The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of Chinese students in Korea during the group art therapy carried out by a Chinese art therapist and to explore the essence of such an experience. For the research, this study collected data by conducting in-depth interviews from November 2018 to May 2019 on eight Chinese students in Korea with experience of group art therapy. After in-depth interviews, 6 essential themes and 15 sub-themes were derived based on the hermeneutic phenomenological research method suggested by Max van Manen. Results indicated that Chinese students in Korea received comfort and grew sense of belonging during art activities and sharing with group members using same language in a foreign country. As a result, art therapy expanded emotional support systems helping students adapt to studying abroad. In addition, Chinese students in Korea explored their honest feelings through art with a safe space supporting them. Such new awareness promoted adaptation methods for studying abroad and it became a resource for planning future. Also, Chinese students in Korea had a time to organize their thoughts in group art therapy. This brought changes in thoughts and caused students to seek a better life. This study holds significance as it demonstrates how Chinese students in Korea explore symbolic images, promote self-understanding, think about career choices during college life, plan for the future, and grow hopes while experiencing group art therapy.