Language Immersion Through China
To learn Mandarin, it helps to fall in love with China. Our Language Immersion Tours make both happen by combining authentic cultural experiences with interactive lessons taught out on the road. Each day has a theme—like art, history or food—that connects the day’s lesson to hands-on activities and conversations with locals. Your fluency expands along with your confidence and passion for the language. Through it all, your Language Immersion Program Director will be with you, supporting your students’ language learning and highlighting each breakthrough moment.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
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Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
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Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Take a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Attend the Legend of Kung Fu show
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Day 5: Beijing
Today's Theme: Art
Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson
Visit the Yonghe Lamasery TempleEnjoy a sugar painting demonstration by a local artisan
Visit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art Zone -
Day 6: Beijing
Today's Theme: History
Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Take a calligraphy lesson
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 7: Beijing
Today's Theme: Daily Life
Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Play Chase the Ace, a traditional Chinese card game
Enjoy a market challenge in a local market
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 8: Beijing
Today's Theme: Culinary traditions
Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge
Prepare a meal at a cooking class led by a local chef
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Day 9: Beijing
Today's Theme: Sports
Practice sports-related terms during an interactive language lesson
Visit a sports complex
Visit a local school
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Day 10: Beijing • Shanghai
Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Walk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Practice bargaining at a local market
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of Beijing
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Tiananmen Square [tyahn-ahn-men]
- Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
-
Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Take a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Attend the Legend of Kung Fu show
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Day 5: Beijing
Today's Theme: Art
Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson
Visit the Yonghe Lamasery TempleEnjoy a sugar painting demonstration by a local artisan
Visit the 798 Dashanzi Modern Art Zone -
Day 6: Beijing
Today's Theme: History
Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson
Enjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a tai chi lesson
Take a calligraphy lesson
Enjoy an authentic Chinese meal with a local family
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Day 7: Beijing
Today's Theme: Daily Life
Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life
Visit the Temple of Heaven Park (time permitting)
Play Chase the Ace, a traditional Chinese card game
Enjoy a market challenge in a local market
Enjoy a Peking duck dinner
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Day 8: Beijing
Today's Theme: Culinary traditions
Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge
Prepare a meal at a cooking class led by a local chef
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Day 9: Beijing
Today's Theme: Sports
Practice sports-related terms during an interactive language lesson
Visit a sports complex
Visit a local school
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Day 10: Beijing • Shanghai
Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial Center
Walk along the Bund, a colonial-era center for international banking and trade
Enjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 11: Shanghai
Take a guided tour of Shanghai
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Jade Buddha Temple
- Yu Garden, whose name literally means “happiness”
Practice bargaining at a local market
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Get round-trip flights on major carriers, and travel on the ground with air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation.
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Hotels
Enjoy a 10-night stay in centrally located tourist hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Step inside the world’s most cherished treasures, like the Great Wall of China, Yonghe Lamasery, Dashanzi Modern Art Zone, and Summer Palace with your local guide—we’ll take care of lines and tickets
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Language lessons
Each accredited class at your EF International Language School provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.
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Full-time Language Immersion Program Director
Your bilingual Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your language confidence through lessons and providing cultural context throughout your trip—all while handling on-tour logistics everywhere you go.
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Experiential learning
Immerse yourself in the culture through in-depth guided tours, shared insights from expert guides, daily interactions with locals, a cooking class, a Taiji lesson and more.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.