Immersion Excursions!
Join our Spring and Summer Student China Trips
Join founding partners Harry and Jamie Keyte and our team of Mandarin Chinese teachers on a once in a lifetime trip to China.
Since 2015, we've had a blast running 2-3 week China trips with our tutees and students.
We know how to make the most of traveling through China. We're ready to deliver a journey tailor made for you, your family, your students, your classmates, or your school.
For students preparing for their Mandarin Chinese GCSE, our Easter break trip is the perfect way to vastly boost your listening and speaking skills all the while experiencing true Chinese culture. The trip also includes unlimited GCSE Chinese tutoring sessions (their high speed rail may be fast, but it's still enough time to master the next chapter in your textbook...)
The Ultimate in Customized China Travel
Tailor made trips allow you to experience China in style and comfort. From pre-departure classes to Hangzhou tea farms, every detail is anticipated and every effort is made to ensure a seamless, unforgettable China experience.
Suzhou - Hangzhou - Shanghai - Beijing - Xi'an
Leave the Planning to the 'Old China Hands'
We don't hire travel consultants. Everything we know about China was learned first hand. When you book a trip with Manhattan Mandarin Travel you are booking it with the founders.
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Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Chongqing - Guilin - Hong Kong
Local Guides
Why ruin a trip on a crap shoot with a local guide? We only use friends and partners we've known for years. Sure to entertain, deliver local tips, and always point us in the right direction.
Family Tours
Have your family join our family for an unforgettable trip to China. We have family friendly activities planned throughout the country for all ages and Mandarin levels.
Mandarin lessons are available throughout the trip for you and your children. We are teachers at heart and love teaching on the go.
Food & Food!
We don't eat with other tourists. We feast at restaurants we know and love! In fact, we have an entire team in China dedicated to keeping us up-to-date with the best new restaurants in each city.
Immersion Excursion
High school students can expect to come away from a Manhattan Mandarin Immersion Excursion learning a full year of high school Mandarin in just 2-3 weeks. Speaking and listening skills will sky rocket. Come back to school with way more confidence in your skills.
Teaching Mandarin is what we do best but we don't let it get in the way of our travel. We've done classes on the Great Wall, in the Forbidden City, on the tea fields of Hangzhou.
Education
Education is always at the heart of what we do. Teaching on the go with lessons specific to each destination keeps our travelers engaged and confident in trying out their Mandarin.
School Tours
Teachers! Stop wasting your time planning your summer or Spring Break trip. Let us handle the hassle and allow you to concentrate on your job.
Our tour leaders have been leading school trips to China since 2010 and know what parents, students, and schools expect. We will handle all the details and make sure the parents, administration, and students are safe and sound on their amazing journey.
杭州 Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Unwind in China's Most Beautiful City • After the history and energy of Xi'an, discover the timeless elegance of Hangzhou—a city celebrated for its tranquil gardens, poetic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
Cruise the UNESCO-listed West Lake • Glide across one of China's most iconic landscapes, surrounded by willow-lined shores, elegant pagodas, and mist-covered hills that have inspired artists and poets for centuries.
Experience China's Most Famous Tea • Visit a traditional Longjing (Dragon Well) tea plantation, learn how this world-renowned tea is grown and harvested, and enjoy a fresh tasting overlooking the rolling tea fields.
Explore the Ancient Lingyin Temple • Wander one of China's most important Buddhist temples, nestled among forested mountains, ancient grottoes, and towering stone carvings.
Stroll Through Historic Hangzhou • Discover charming lanes, traditional architecture, boutique shops, and bustling local markets while sampling some of the city's most beloved regional specialties.
Discover Chinese Arts & Traditions • Try your hand at traditional calligraphy or fan painting and gain a deeper appreciation for the artistic heritage that flourished in Hangzhou for centuries.
Practice Real-World Mandarin • Build confidence by ordering local delicacies, shopping in traditional markets, and chatting with tea growers, shopkeepers, and local residents throughout the city. Fun scavenger hunts and group activities await!
See Why Marco Polo Was Captivated • Experience the city that Marco Polo famously described as "the finest and most splendid city in the world," and discover why Hangzhou continues to enchant visitors today.
上海 Shanghai
Shanghai
Discover China's Global Metropolis • Conclude your journey in Shanghai, where centuries of history meet cutting-edge innovation in one of the world's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.
Stroll Along the Iconic Bund • Walk Shanghai's famous waterfront promenade and admire the breathtaking skyline, where historic colonial architecture stands opposite the soaring skyscrapers of Pudong.
Cruise the Huangpu River • Take in spectacular views from the water as you sail between Shanghai's historic Bund and the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui, experiencing one of the world's most dramatic urban panoramas.
Explore the Timeless Beauty of Yu Garden & Old Town • Wander classical Chinese gardens, traditional pavilions, bustling markets, and winding alleyways while sampling beloved local snacks and specialties.
Discover Tianzifang • Lose yourself in one of Shanghai's most charming historic neighborhoods, where narrow shikumen alleyways are filled with artisan boutiques, galleries, cafés, and hidden courtyards.
Experience the Charm of the Former French Concession • Stroll beneath leafy plane trees, discover elegant historic villas, browse independent boutiques, relax in stylish cafés, and experience one of Shanghai's most beloved neighborhoods.
Discover Shanghai's Creative Spirit • Explore world-class museums, contemporary galleries, and thriving arts districts that showcase the exciting blend of traditional Chinese culture and modern creativity.
Step Inside Modern Chinese History • Visit the fascinating Propaganda Poster Art Centre and gain a unique perspective on China's twentieth century through one of the world's finest collections of original propaganda art.
Taste Shanghai's Culinary Delights • Join a guided food tour through hidden alleyways and local eateries, sampling famous xiaolongbao, shengjianbao, scallion noodles, and other authentic Shanghainese favorites.
Enjoy Free Time for Shopping • Browse everything from luxury flagships and designer boutiques to sprawling department stores, stylish shopping malls, and unique local brands, giving you time to explore Shanghai at your own pace.