There’s no better way to practice a language than to go to the place where it originated. Mandarin originated in the Northern parts of China but is now the official language for the whole country (Cantonese is prevalently spoken in the south of China). Our Mandarin immersion programs include both formal and informal mini-lessons that fit every itinerary, whether that’s learning how to order food before we go to a restaurant, or learning the names of the dynasties before we visit the former imperial palaces.