Mandarin & Culture Summer Program
- Cities
- Beijing
- Duration
- 21 days
- Group size
- 10–25 people
- Price
- From OMR 1,890
Overview
Three weeks in Beijing with Mandarin classes every morning and culture in the afternoons, from calligraphy and tea to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Highlights
- Daily Mandarin classes in small groups
- Calligraphy, tea and cooking sessions
- The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven
- A day on the Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Weekly language exchange evenings
Day-by-day itinerary
Airport welcome, transfer to the accommodation and a welcome dinner.
Level placement, class timetables and a walk around the neighbourhood.
Morning classes on pronunciation and everyday phrases; afternoon calligraphy and tea sessions.
A guided visit to the palace complex, then the view over its roofs from Jingshan Park.
A full day walking a restored section of the Great Wall.
Morning classes focused on speaking; a cooking class and a hutong walk in the afternoons.
Two of Beijing's best-loved landmarks, with time to practise Mandarin with local guides.
Classes centred on conversation as students prepare a short presentation in Mandarin.
Student presentations, certificates of participation and a farewell dinner.
Checkout and airport transfer.
What's included
Included
- Hotel accommodation in twin-share rooms
- Breakfast and dinner daily, with halal options
- All workshops, lectures and course materials
- Entrance tickets for scheduled visits
- Airport transfers and private ground transport
- Bilingual coordinator travelling with the group
- Visa guidance and a document checklist
- Certificate of participation
Not included
- International flights (quoted separately on request)
- Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (required)
- Personal expenses and shopping
Who it's for
- Beginners taking their first steps in Mandarin
- Students with some Mandarin who want to speak with more confidence
- Universities looking for a summer language-immersion option
- Students
Practical info
Visas
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, passport and travel dates, and they can change. We send a document checklist after your consultation and guide you through the application.
Always verify current requirements with the official sources, such as the relevant embassy or government portal, before you travel.
Read our visa guidanceWhat to bring
- Passport and printed copies of your travel documents
- Your admission letter and the documents the university asks for at registration
- Passport-size photos for your student card
- Laptop or tablet and charger for classes
- A travel adapter and a power bank
- A way to pay locally: we brief you on cards, cash and mobile payments