Destinations: Longjing Dragon-Well teaceremony handson workshop
Nestled in scenic Hangzhou famous for West-Lake landscape and tea heritage, this 7-day camp combines daily level-based Mandarin courses with southern-Chinese cultural immersion. Each morning students attend Mandarin lessons; afternoons feature West-Lake tours, Longjing tea-ceremony workshop and ancient water-town excursions, with real-life Mandarin practice with local residents. Two teaching-venue selections are available.
Highlights
Optional Extensions
Day 1 Arrival & Camp Orientation Airport / high-speed-rail station transfer, check-in, Mandarin placement test, safety briefing, welcome dinner & ice-breaking games.
Day 2 Mandarin Class + West Lake Guided Sightseeing 09:00-12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon West-Lake cruise and lakeside walking tour, outdoor Mandarin practice tasks.
Day 3 Mandarin Class + Longjing Tea-Ceremony Workshop 09:00-12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon Longjing tea-culture hands-on workshop: learn tea-making & tea-tasting culture.
Day 4 Mandarin Class + Ancient Water-Town Day-Trip 09:00-12:00 pre-excursion Mandarin study. Full-day excursion to nearby ancient water-town, field communication assignments.
Day 5 Mandarin Class + Silk-Culture Museum 09:00-12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon silk-culture museum guided visit and brief craft experience.
Day 6 Mandarin Review + Local Market Visit 09:00-12:00 Mandarin knowledge review & presentation preparation. Afternoon local street-market Mandarin-speaking exercise. Evening closing-ceremony rehearsal.
Day 7 Closing Ceremony & Departure Graduation ceremony, student Mandarin short presentations, distribute camp certificates, check-out & departure.
