Overview

Language is learned faster in the place it is spoken, and Xi'an has the advantage of being a city where Mandarin is the everyday language rather than one of several. This six-day programme puts three hours of class in the morning and a field visit in the afternoon, so that what is learned in the classroom is tested the same day in a market, a museum or a mosque courtyard.

Classes are taught in small groups graded by level, by teachers experienced with foreign learners, and materials are included. The field tasks are written to match the class level: beginners ask prices and directions, intermediate students interview shopkeepers, advanced students present on a site they have researched.

Highlights

  • Twelve hours of Mandarin classes across the programme, in small groups graded by level
  • Language practice in the Muslim Quarter and at the morning markets, with set tasks
  • The Shaanxi History Museum and the Shuyuanmen calligraphy quarter, visited with Chinese-language worksheets
  • A calligraphy session that gives the characters a physical logic
  • The Ming city wall and the Tang city sites, used as the setting for the week's final presentations
  • A closing session in which each group presents the work it has put together, with certificates

Itinerary

Day 1Study Tour: Arrival, Opening Ceremony and the History of Chang'an

Morning — Arrival and Check-in
Fly into Xi'an and transfer by private vehicle to the study base for check-in.

Afternoon — Opening Ceremony and Lecture
Attend the opening ceremony, where instructors set out the structure and learning objectives of the programme, then listen to 'Chang'an: History of a 13-Dynasty Capital' to establish the historical groundwork for the days ahead.

Evening — The Study Journal Workshop
A workshop on keeping a study journal: standard field-research documentation, how to record what you see, and how to turn notes into evidence.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Accommodation
Study base: standard twin room with private bathroom, air conditioning and hot water

Transport: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport - private transfer to the study base
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2Chinese Learning & Shaanxi History Museum Visit

Morning — Chinese Class: Food & Numbers
Begin with morning exercise and breakfast, then take a basic Chinese class on daily food vocabulary and numbers for practical use. These words will come in handy throughout your stay.

Afternoon — Shaanxi History Museum
Take a guided tour of the Shaanxi History Museum, home to more than 370,000 artifacts spanning the Paleolithic to the Qing Dynasty. Highlights include Tang Dynasty gold and silver ware and Silk Road relics that reflect Chang'an's glory as an ancient capital.

Evening — Film & Vocabulary Review
Watch a bilingual cultural short film and review Chinese vocabulary in a relaxed setting to reinforce the day's learning.

Accommodation: Student Dormitory
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3Chinese Class, Enterprise Visit & Local Culture Experience

• Morning: Continue the intensive Chinese course, focus on daily communication and situational dialogue, and improve practical language application ability.

• Afternoon: Visit a local cultural and creative enterprise, understand how traditional culture is integrated into modern design, and interact with enterprise staff.

• Evening: Explore Xi'an City Wall, walk on the ancient city wall and experience the night view of the ancient capital.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4Chinese Class, Calligraphy & Muslim Quarter Tour

Morning — Chinese Class & Calligraphy Basics
Continue your intensive Chinese course by reviewing key vocabulary and grammar points, then learn the basics of Chinese calligraphy (shufa). Under your teacher's guidance, practice holding the brush and writing fundamental strokes to appreciate the artistry of Chinese characters.

Afternoon — Shuyuanmen Street & Muslim Quarter
Explore Shuyuanmen Cultural Street, known for its brush-and-ink shops and traditional stationery, then head to the Muslim Quarter, Xi'an's famous halal food and craft lane near the Great Mosque. Taste authentic local snacks, browse traditional handicraft shops, and experience the folk-custom culture where Hui Muslim and Han traditions meet.

Evening — At Your Leisure
The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure; you may continue exploring the Muslim Quarter's night market or rest at your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5Chinese Class, Final Review & Datang Everbright City Tour

Morning — Chinese Final Review
Hold an intensive review of the Chinese knowledge covered over the previous eight days, with simulation tests and question-and-answer sessions to prepare you for the upcoming final exam. Your teacher will address common mistakes and reinforce key vocabulary and grammar.

Afternoon — Hanfu, Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Datang Everbright City
Try on a traditional Hanfu (Chinese costume) and visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda first built in 652 AD by Emperor Gaozong to house sutras brought from India by the monk Xuanzang; at 64 meters and seven stories, it is a landmark of Tang Dynasty Chang'an. Then stroll Datang Everbright City, a 2.1-kilometer pedestrian boulevard running south from the pagoda and themed on the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, with light installations, sculptures and street performances.

Evening — Datang Everbright City by Night
Enjoy the spectacular night view of Datang Everbright City after dark, when the boulevard is illuminated and filled with street performances and costumed performers, letting you experience the bustle of Tang-style culture at night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6Study Tour: the Exhibition of Your Work, Closing Ceremony and Departure

Morning — Exhibition and Closing
Each group shows its work from the week — terracotta warriors, shadow puppets, paper-cuts, mianhua pieces — followed by closing presentations, feedback and the award of completion certificates.

Afternoon — Packing and Transfer
Pack your creations and your luggage, then transfer by private vehicle to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.

Evening — Departure
Depart for home. Reserve baggage allowance: the puppets and the warriors are bulkier than you think.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch included.

Transport: Study base - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Booking Price

Group Size Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
16 PAX from $1152 / /
20 PAX from $1094 / /
30 PAX from $1016 / /

Includes

  • Accommodation for 5 nights at a 4-star or equivalent hotel, twin share, with daily breakfast
  • Meals as listed in the daily itinerary (breakfasts and lunches as shown)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver throughout
  • English-speaking local guide (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian or Japanese on request)
  • All entrance fees for the sites listed, including shuttle buses, eco-buses and cable cars where the site requires them
  • Local handling and coordination service throughout the programme
  • Bottled water (2 bottles per person per day) and audio headsets where group size requires them
  • Travel accident insurance for the duration of the tour

Excludes

  • International air tickets and any domestic flights not listed in the itinerary
  • China visa or visa-free entry documentation fees
  • Meals not specified in the daily itinerary and all beverages/alcohol
  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (suggested USD 8-12 per person per day)
  • Personal expenses: laundry, telephone, minibar, shopping
  • Optional activities and any item not listed under Price Includes
  • Single-room supplement if a traveller requires a room alone
  • Personal textbooks beyond the course materials supplied are payable locally
  • Any examination or certification fee is payable locally if required

Trip Notes

Please read these notes before booking. Participants take a placement test before arrival so that classes can be grouped; the programme runs for groups of eight or more. Class hours are fifteen across the week, plus roughly two hours of set homework. Homestay and university partner evenings are arranged where possible and depend on term dates. The programme is priced for groups of 16, 20 or 30 students, with two teacher places included free of charge.

Q: Is this tour private or shared?
A: It is a private tour for your own party, with a dedicated English-speaking guide and vehicle.

Q: Are airport transfers included?
A: Yes. Arrival and departure transfers in Shaanxi are included, and your guide meets you with a name sign at the airport or rail station.

Q: Can the itinerary be customised?
A: Yes. Days can be added, removed or swapped, hotel categories upgraded, and business or school visits arranged, all before you confirm.

Q: How do we book and pay?
A: Send us your dates and group size for a same-day quotation. A deposit confirms the booking, the balance is due before arrival, and prices are guaranteed for 7 days.

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