China Study Tour · Spring Break 2027
An 8-day study tour to Shanghai and the water town of Shaoxing for our advanced young learners. Students use the Mandarin they’ve worked hard for, make friends at a Chinese school and see the culture they’ve studied up close.
When
Spring break 2027. Two trips, timed to the school district calendars.
Length
8 days
Route
San Francisco → Shanghai → Shaoxing → Shanghai → San Francisco
Who
Everyday Mandarin students in grades 3–5 at Mandarin level 3 or higher
Estimated cost
About $2,200 per person, including airfare, lodging, transportation and most meals. Final pricing to be confirmed.
Why it matters
Years of Mandarin class lead to this moment: the language stops being a school subject and becomes a way to connect with real people.
Ordering food, asking directions and chatting with Chinese classmates turn vocabulary into something students actually use.
Children who make themselves understood in China come home far more willing to speak Mandarin, in class and with family.
A day at a Shanghai school lets students meet kids their own age and see how they learn, play and live.
Calligraphy, paper cutting and blue-print cloth with local artisans make history and tradition tangible.
Navigating a new country with classmates and teachers builds resilience, flexibility and a sense of adventure.
Seeing where Mandarin can take them gives students a powerful reason to keep learning for years to come.
Itinerary highlights
About 3–4 days
China’s most modern city, where tradition and the future sit side by side.
The energy and diversity of a modern Chinese city.
About 2–3 days
A classic Jiangnan water town of canals, stone bridges and traditional houses, and the hometown of writer Lu Xun.
China’s past and present, side by side.
2 days
Time to explore further before the flight home to San Francisco.
A chance to reflect on everything students experienced.
Itinerary is a preview and may change as the trip is finalized.
Who can join
The study tour is open to current Everyday Mandarin students in grades 3–5 who are at Mandarin level 3 or higher. That way every student can take part in classes, conversations and activities in Mandarin. Not sure of your child’s level? Ask their teacher or contact us.
Spring Break 2027
Join the interest list for final dates, pricing, an information session, and passport and travel guidance as soon as they’re ready.
