On this Mandarin language school trip to China, improve your students Mandarin skills through daily lessons, interactions with locals and cultural inspiration. Here’s our Mandarin educational tour to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing at a glance:
- Days 1-4 in Shanghai: People’s Square, Nanjing Road, the Bund, Mandarin lessons, Propaganda Poster museum, Tianzifang, Former French Concession, ERA acrobatic & theatrical performance, Yu Yuan Gardens & Bazaar, Lujiazui, Pearl TV Tower, Huangpu River cruise
- Day 5 in Hangzhou: coach, West Lake boat ride, Hefang Ancient Street, Longjing tea fields, night train
- Days 6-9 in Beijing: Temple of Heaven, tea house, Summer Palace, Great Wall hike, Olympic Stadium, Chinese school visit, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, local interaction
Like what you see? Discover China’s beautiful language and culture in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips are completely customisable.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.
What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: 你好中国，你好上海！
Morning
Step off the plane and hop on the transfer to your city accommodation, whilst you listen to some general knowledge about Shanghai on the way.
Afternoon
It’s your first afternoon. Shake hands with one of the world’s most developed cities as you explore three of its most famous areas, People’s Square, Nanjing Road and the Bund, to learn about China’s rapid urban development. Nanjing Road is the world’s longest shopping district, at 5.5km long and with over 1 million visitors a day! That’s 1/8 of the population of London, 1/5 of Sydney or 1/9 of New York.
Day 2: Mandarin Language Lessons
Morning
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced. This morning, you’re getting a rigorous series of Mandarin lessons, specially matched to students’ standards.
Afternoon
You’ve learned the language, now discover the history. Learn about communist history at the underground Propaganda Poster Museum. Next up, Tianzifang, a bohemian culture and arts area. Then, carry on the arty vibe at the Former French Concession’s Art Street. Visit quirky cafés and hip restaurants, concept bars and eclectic breweries, pop-up boutiques and experimental art galleries.
Evening
Prepare to be captivated, as you watch the spectacular ERA acrobatic and theatrical performance.
Learning Outcomes
Improve Mandarin language skills through lessons, everyday interactions and a visit to a Chinese school.
Appreciate China’s culture through customs like tea ceremonies and marketplace bargaining.
Learn about China’s history, from ancient to modern, through visiting key historical locations with guides.
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