Study your very own Chinese course in China whilst travelling China with the LTL School Multi city Program.
Learn Chinese abroad with LTL and enjoy all China (and Asia) has to offer fromexploring the streets and markets through to the language itself.
China has something for everyone and you will see it all in 8 different cities whilst learning Chinese everyday with our expert teachers.
Enjoy the huge International centre that is Shanghai in comparison to Beijing which offers a host of culture and history everywhere you look.
Chengde is the polar opposite to the aforementioned two, a city much smaller in stature and size but boasting incredible scenery and history, you will find you are learning Chinese at every minute of the day in Chengde.
Beijing, Shanghai, Chengde, Taipei, Beihai, Chengdu, Xi’an and Singapore
Discover the diversity of China and Asia
Build your own program
Join for up to a whole year
Taiwan offers another completely different experience also, based away from the mainland, traditional characters are used in Taiwan which is another unique experience in itself.
We haven’t even mentioned the home of the Panda’s (Chengdu), the Terracotta Warriors (Xi’an), China’s secret Beach Haven (Beihai) and the quite unique Singapore yet either!
PLEASE NOTE – As we now have a basis in EIGHT cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengde, Taipei, Beihai, Chengdu, Xi’an and Singapore), we create many tailored programs, please contact us if you wish to create your very own Multi-City program.
As we now have a huge EIGHT cities to choose from we created this very useful price calculator where you can build your very own Chinese course in China.
PLEASE NOTE – this calculator is NOT a FINAL PRICE but simply an estimate. This is very important.
The idea of the calculator is to give you an estimate as to how much your course may well cost, for most detailed information and prices please submit the estimate to us using the form, and we will be in touch!
If you scroll further down, we have a number of fixed programs with exact prices you are welcome to peruse. Use our live chat or contact form for further questions.
MULTI CITY CHINESE COURSES IN CHINA
As you’ll have seen above you can create the perfect program for you, but we also have requests for very similar programs also which is why we’ve created these below for you to look at.
These include popular city combinations often requested by our students.
METROPOLITAN CHINA (BEIJING & SHANGHAI)
This is our most popular Chinese Course in China.
Experience China’s two biggest and most famous cities whilst studying your Chinese course in China. Beijing and Shanghai provide incredible contrasts which must be seen to be believed.
Beijing, the capital shows off its epic history in many formats and the Great Wall of China is the pinnacle for many visitors to this great City.
Despite being so popular there are still many wild, untouched areas of the wall and our students enjoy these areas in epic hikes.
Shanghai, although having its own cultured past to shout about, is fast growing and the business hub of the nation.
Shanghai’s size and population, although daunting on paper, is something that will keep you busy for as long as you could possible imagine.
It even boasts its own brand new Disney Land, such is the speed of development in Shanghai.
The Metropolitan Program has three different packages:
STANDARD
INTENSIVE
INDIVIDUAL
METROPOLITAN CHINA – PRICES (CNY)
Duration
Standard
Intensive
Individual
4 weeks
12,956
21,972
22,215
6 weeks
16,708
29,580
29,928
8 weeks
20,078
36,414
36,856
10 weeks
23,094
42,531
43,056
12 weeks
25,783
47,983
48,583
14 weeks
29,383
55,283
55,983
16 weeks
32,983
62,583
63,383
18-52 wks
3,600/2wks
7,300/2wks
7,400/2wks
Our three Multi City Chinese programs are extensive in coverage and will get your Chinese ahead fast. Our Standard Multi City package includes 20 hours of Chinese study a week. That breaks down to four hours of Chinese classes per day, Monday to Friday. You will also be able to enjoy a one hour lunch break where you can even join our daily lunch club.
The Intensive Multi City Chinese program includes the same as the Standard program plus an additional two hours of classes per day, making 30 hours per week.
Your extra two hours are individually tutored which will enhance your Chinese rapidly and you will learn Chinese at a quicker rate. These classes generally take place around 3-3.30pm and finish about 5-5.30pm. You will find the extra two hours of individual class are ideal if you want rapid progression whilst still enjoying group classes.
If you wish to study abroad individually then our Individual Multi City Mandarin program is exactly what you are after. 20 hours of classes every week with just you and your teacher. This is ideal if you want all the focus on you and a tailored program to suit your needs. We can guarantee quick progression and enjoyable classes with our first rate teachers.
Anything Else?
Here’s a list of useful points that we often get asked about. Hopefully these help. If you need further assistance, check out our FAQ section below, or contact us either via live chat below or by email above.
All the above programs include Airport Pickup and transport between cities
Survival Kits include Mobile SIM card, help with police registration, help with setting up a bank account, bicycle usage, public transport cards with money on, local maps and the assistance of the LTL Support team.
Course duration is completely up to you, chat to us for further details. Minimum booking period of 4 weeks, maximum of 52 weeks.
Accommodation – we have a number of accommodation options. Visit our Shanghai Accommodation page to find out more about Shanghai, and out Beijing Accommodation page for Beijing.
Getting creative in Taipei
Making Jiaozi in Chengde
Our students in Beijing
LTL Students at our Shanghai School
Student Tom in Beihai
Stephanie and Teacher Tim in Singapore
THREE CITY COMBO (BEIJING, SHANGHAI & CHENGDE)
Don’t just experience Beijing and Shanghai but also the jewel in our China Immersion crown, Chengde.
By now we all know what Beijing and Shanghai have to offer you but Chengde is where your Mandarin language skills will really rocket sky high.
In Chengde you will experience zero foreign contact and you will learn so much about Chinese culture. You will not meet, see or interact with other foreigners during your entire stay in Chengde.
Your time will be spent with your Chinese Homestay Family and your Chinese Teacher, but throw in any new local friends you meet and you will, quite literally, be Living The Language (LTL).
Chengde is a unique experience and it shouldn’t be confused with the popular and much bigger Chengdu. Chengde is based north of Beijing by roughly 3 hours travelling by train.
Let’s introduce you to our Three City Combo programs:
STANDARD
INTENSIVE
INDIVIDUAL
THREE CITY COMBO – PRICES (CNY)
Duration
Standard
Intensive
Individual
6 weeks
23,330
36,202
32,143
9 weeks
29,982
47,912
42,258
12 weeks
35,598
57,798
50,798
15 weeks
42,898
70,648
61,898
18 weeks
50,198
83,498
72,998
21 weeks
57,498
96,348
84,098
24-51 wks
7,300/3wks
12,850/3wks
11,100/3wks
Anything Else?
Here are some additional pointers which you will also find handy. Don’t forget to check out our FAQ section below, or contact us either via live chat below or by email above.
All programs above include Airport Pickup and transport between cities
All Multi City Programs include a Survival Kit
Survival Kits include Mobile SIM card, help with police registration, help with setting up a bank account, bicycle usage, public transport cards with money on, local maps and the assistance of the LTL Support team.
Course duration – this is completely up to you. You can chat to us for further details. The minimum booking period is 6 weeks, the maximum is 52 weeks.
Accommodation – we have some accommodation options that will be of interest. Visit our Shanghai Accommodation page to find out more details.
CHINESE IMMERSION PROGRAM (CHENGDE + ANOTHER CITY)
Chinese Immersion is an LTL specialty and we can promise you a great experience where your Chinese level will increase hugely.
Whether you are taking a gap year just before university or you are on sabbatical from work, this is a incredible chance to try something out of the ordinary.
You will spend your time in two completely different locations but two that boast huge history, heritage and stacks of Chinese culture.
Your first city is entirely up to you. A popular combination is Beijing & Chengde given their close proximity but this is entirely your choice.
Moving on towards Chengde will be a completely new challenge where you will be thrust into an environment without a foreigner in site.
To find out more about what our Chinese Immersion Program entails, including prices, check out our section entirely dedicated to it.
Calligraphy in Chengde
Chilling with the Homestay
Learning Chinese in Chengde
Fabian & his Homestay
Discovering Chengde
Home-cooked dinner in Chengde
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do living costs vary between the cities?
Shanghai and Beijing will obviously cost more than living in Chengde but the cost of the former actually isn’t too bad compared to many big worldwide cities.
Singapore is the most expensive city we are based in. On the other hand Beihai is incredibly cheap, which reflects with our 40% OFF courses there. Beijing and Shanghai would be somewhere in the middle of these two
Lunch would cost you around 3USD generally, a beer 2USD and a taxi for a few kilometers no more than 3USD.
There are places where you can splash out a bit more but if you want to keep the purse strings tight, you can do just that.
Can beginners take part?
Yes you can.
Around half of LTL School students are beginners with zero Chinese to their name.
Beginner courses start on various Monday’s through the year.
If you’d like to pick up a few phrases before you arrive, check out our online courses.
Chengde sounds intensive, is it for me?
The most intensive Chinese course in China there is, it’s as simple as that.
It is very different and you must be aware if you partake in our Mandarin program in Chengde you genuinely won’t be using any of your first language.
This will be a 100% Mandarin spoken trip.
Your contact with foreigners will be zero and you will learn Mandarin in China 24/7.
The experience, on the other hand, will be a memorable one and our students leaving Chengde can boast much improved Chinese and friends for life in the city. It’s one of our most exciting and adventurous Chinese courses in China.
Ultimately, if this is something you are uncomfortable with then this isn’t then Chengde isn’t the city for you. You should consider Beijing or Shanghai instead.
Is it easy to travel between cities?
Yes, transport in China is fast, efficient and easily accessible. S
Shanghai and Beijing takes a little over 4 hours on the fast train and Beijing to Chengde will also have its own High Speed version very soon.
For now, the standard train still only takes roughly 3 hours. Despite its size, it’s generally safe and simple to travel around in China.
Of course coming to or from Singapore/Taiwan requires a flight, but again, these are frequent to Beijing/Shanghai.
What are the schools like?
Our first school was opened in Beijing and the environment is comfortable, friendly and relaxed.
The same goes for Shanghai and Taipei despite being slightly smaller schools.
They are all located near Metro Stops (Dawanglu for Beijing, South Shannxi Lu for Shanghai and Xinyi Anhe in Taipei) and can boast a large number of food and drink options nearby.
Chengde on the other hand is a world apart. You will study Chinese with your homestay or a local coffee shop minimising all contact with foreigners.
Is transport between all cities included?
No unfortunately not.
What our students say
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"I decided to sign up with LTL for the multi city gap year program. All in all, I had a great experience at all three places and already I have decided I will go back to LTL Beijing for 4 months!"
"I particularly appreciated the first day program with breakfast, group lunch and evening burger, and the weekly meal and other cultural trips. Have no hesitation recommending LTL"
"When I arrived in Shanghai I had no idea if I had set myself up for months of pain or an awesome experience. Luckily, it turned out to be the latter. I never felt lost"
I had LTL recommended by my relative Felix who studied in Beijing some time ago. I also looked LTL up on various agency websites and the reviews and comments all seemed good. In the end I spoke with my friend Felix’ parents and decided to sign up with LTL for the multi city gap year program, Beijing, Chengde and Shanghai.
I first went to Beijing. When I first arrived at the airport there was some confusion as I didn’t realize it was in fact my homestay father who picked me up at the airport. But my stay in Beijing was good, and I learnt to appreciate the Northern dialects. And I made a lot of friends at LTL, the social life was really good.
Chengde was fine albeit challenging as you are really forced to use whatever Chinese you have! It’s a great place to improve your Chinese level. It’s a much smaller city there is less going on, but there were also various events and trips organized. I also took snowboarding classes on my own.
Third was Shanghai, and Shanghai almost felt like a western city after Beijing, and especially Chengde. There was a lot going on, and the location of the school meant it was all within easy reach. Homestay in Shanghai was good as they quickly accepted me as part of the family. They did have a slight Shanghai accent though.
The classes in Shanghai were good. I had three different teachers in total. My teachers were a nice mix of structured, by the book learning, and more easy going conversations with some modern slang here and there to better understand how people actually talk.
All in all, I had a great experience at all three places and already I have decided I will go back to LTL Beijing for 4 months!
My name is Adam and I am studying Chinese in all three cities. I have completed my program in Shanghai and am on the second leg of my journey in Beijing. After this I will enjoy the Immersive side of the program in Chengde.
Adam and his classmates at LTL Shanghai
I found LTL via Google and their quick reply and answers to my questions sold them to me.
My classes in Shanghai I enjoyed the positive environment. The classrooms are comfortable and the Air-Con worked well (important in the hot, stuffy Summer heat. The reception area was a nice area to relax in between lessons although this does get crowded in both schools during peak season.
I’d also like to give a personal thanks to Dannie and Johan in Shanghai who were great. They were always helpful with practical things and language questions, as well as fun / interesting conversation / banter. Dannie and Johan, I also particularly appreciate your first day program with breakfast, group lunch and evening hamburger, and the weekly meal and other cultural trips.
For now, my adventure continues in Beijing and then it’s onwards to Chengde. Overall I would have no hesitation in recommending LTL.
After school food with Team Shanghai
Maggie
USA
I am a recent college graduate from the USA. I did a 15 week intensive study program with LTL in all 3 cities. I did 5 weeks in each location, starting in Shanghai, then to Beijing, and ending my adventure in Chengde. I started from an absolute zero level and now I can use Chinese conversationally with my host family and in day to day life.
Student Maggie shows off her Hanzi
I am very glad to have found LTL, and that I chose to do the 3 city program. I found LTL on the Internet and decided to do all three cities because I wanted as many experiences as possible, and wanted to see more places in China. LTL is great for this because their staff give you insider information on the cities and recommendations on how and when to go to a site. They also organized trips to places I never would have found on my own, like a hike to a remote part of the Great Wall and the Shanghai Marriage Market.
When I arrived in Shanghai I had no idea if I had set myself up for months of pain or an awesome experience. Luckily, it turned out to be the latter, and the supportive, all inclusive atmosphere at LTL made adapting to the culture shock much easier. That and Shanghai’s international ties made getting around the city a great place to start to study Chinese. LTL Shanghai’s Alex and Fu Lala were so supportive. I never felt lost or alone despite being in a city of 24 million. The other students were wonderful, and we all commiserated on the daily 40℃ (104℉) weather. I took 4 hours of group classes and 2 hours of individual a day, so I not only had the opportunity to learn at my own pace, but also learned in a group which was often more fun and cooperative.
Five weeks flew by and I found myself taking the bullet train to Beijing and my new school. The summer was coming to an end and my classmates changed from college students to travelling professionals. Over the course of my trip, my classmates ranged from a 17 year old Spanish girl starting college that autumn to a 68 year old former German diplomat who had worked in the Beijing Embassy. I’m glad I chose to go to Beijing because, though Shanghai is amazing and looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, Beijing has all of the classic sights and so much history! My classes were once again excellent. Instead of hot weather, we commiserated about how crazy the subway was in the mornings.
Chengde was again a big change and a great experience. Chengde is different because there is no actual school location and all classes are individual. That being said, my homestay was great and I saw huge improvement in my Chinese. In my 5 weeks there I saw 3 other foreigners. It really is a true immersion, and after my first week I was tired using all Chinese all the time. But after a week I started to become comfortable. I would recommend Chengde to anyone looking to focus on their Chinese culture and language study, because the isolation forced me to stop using English speaking classmates and independently work on my Chinese.
All in all, I have had a great experience at LTL. I leave China with a new skill, friends from all over the world, and the ability to live and travel comfortably in one of the biggest, most influential countries in the world. Thank you LTL for an amazing language and cultural experience!
