Frequently Asked Questions

Our upcoming departures are November 1–12, 2026; December 5–16, 2026; and January 6–17, 2027. All three programs are based in Changsha, Hunan, with full-day excursions to Yueyang and Shaoshan.

The program combines practical Mandarin, Chinese character art, calligraphy, traditional rubbing and printing, museum workshops, Hunan cuisine, local community experiences, historic landmarks and a visit with giant pandas in Yueyang.

Participants will stay for 11 nights at a four-star hotel in Changsha. Staying at one hotel throughout the program provides a comfortable home base and eliminates the need to pack and change hotels during the Yueyang and Shaoshan excursions.

Participants are supported by bilingual program staff throughout all scheduled activities and excursions. Private group transportation and local coordination are provided for the duration of the program.

Complimentary group airport transfers are provided at designated arrival and departure times through Changsha Huanghua International Airport. Final transfer details will be shared with enrolled participants before departure.

The local program team will help coordinate appropriate care. Participants should carry travel and medical insurance and disclose relevant medical needs before enrollment.

The land-only program fee includes 11 nights at a four-star hotel, daily breakfast and scheduled group meals, private ground transportation, designated airport transfers, museum instruction, cultural workshops, attraction admission and bilingual program support.

International airfare, passport and visa costs, travel insurance, personal expenses, single-room upgrades and transfers outside designated times are not included.

A US$500 deposit secures a place on any available departure, subject to enrollment terms. The remaining US$2,498 is due September 25, 2026 for the November program, October 30, 2026 for the December program, and December 1, 2026 for the January program. Participants enrolling after the applicable balance deadline must pay the full US$2,998 program fee at registration.

China Immersed welcomes teens and adults, families, lifelong learners and heritage travelers with an interest in Chinese culture. No previous Mandarin study is required. Participants under 18 must travel with a parent, legal guardian or approved group leader.

Each participant is responsible for carrying a valid passport and obtaining the appropriate Chinese visa or other entry documents for their nationality and travel dates. Visa application submission must be confirmed by October 5, 2026 for the November program, November 8, 2026 for the December program, and December 10, 2026 for the January program.

Please wait for written departure confirmation before purchasing non-refundable airfare. International flights are not included in the program fee.