Language Immersion Through China
Each day of your Language Immersion Tour is built around a different theme that ties together daily language classes, cultural activities and interactions with locals. Accredited classes at our EF International Language Schools provide students with the cultural context and relevant vocabulary they’ll need to navigate each experiential activity. 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
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationDinner in Beijing -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityDinner in Beijing -
Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Dinner in BeijingEnjoy The Legend of Kung Fu show -
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 ZoneDinner in Beijing -
Day 6: Beijing
Today's Theme: History
Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a Taiji lessonTake 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 ParkPlay Chase the Ace, a traditional Chinese card game
Pearl Market challenge
Peking Duck Dinner
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Day 8: Beijing
Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions
Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Market visit
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 vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Visit a sports complex
Dinner in BeijingVisit pen pal school
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Day 10: Beijing • Shanghai
Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
Dinner in ShanghaiEnjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 11: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenVisit a Bargaining Market
Dinner in Shanghai -
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 your destinationDinner in Beijing -
Day 3: Beijing
Tour Beijing with an expert local guide
Visit Tiananmen SquareVisit the Forbidden CityDinner in Beijing -
Day 4: Badaling • Beijing
Excursion to Badaling section of the Great Wall of China
Take a tour of the Great Wall of China
Participate in a tea ceremony
Dinner in BeijingEnjoy The Legend of Kung Fu show -
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 ZoneDinner in Beijing -
Day 6: Beijing
Today's Theme: History
Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson
Visit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (Available April–October only)
Participate in a Taiji lessonTake 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 ParkPlay Chase the Ace, a traditional Chinese card game
Pearl Market challenge
Peking Duck Dinner
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Day 8: Beijing
Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions
Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Market visit
Prepare a meal at a cooking class led by a local chef
Dinner in Beijing -
Day 9: Beijing
Today's Theme: Sports
Practice sports-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Visit a sports complex
Dinner in BeijingVisit pen pal school
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Day 10: Beijing • Shanghai
Travel by high-speed train to Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the Bund
Dinner in ShanghaiEnjoy a Chinese acrobatics show
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Day 11: Shanghai
Tour Shanghai with an expert local guide
Visit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenVisit a Bargaining Market
Dinner in Shanghai -
Day 12: Depart for home
We spent half of our time taking Mandrin classes and the other half touring. The classes were geared to help us interact at restaurants and markets as well as a few other travel related themes There are ...Immersion is the way to go
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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.
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Risk-free enrolment period: Benefit from added flexibility
If you are currently enrolled, or enrol by December 15, 2021, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you will have will have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by March 1, 2022, for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan if your payments are up to date and your account is in good financial standing.