Intensive Chinese Summer Camp | Fast Mandarin Learning for Teens & Adults

When it comes to mastering a new language, the environment you choose can make all the difference. Hangzhou, one of China’s most beautiful and dynamic cities, provides the perfect setting for your Chinese language journey. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, Hangzhou’s unique blend of history, culture, and modernity offers everything you need to succeed.

Hangzhou boasts a rich cultural heritage, offering a unique blend of ancient traditions and modern vibrancy. From the serene beauty of West Lake (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to the historic Lingyin Temple, every corner of the city tells a story. Stroll through the bustling Hefang Street or explore the tranquil Longjing Tea Village, where cultural immersion enhances your Chinese learning journey.

Immerse Yourself in Hangzhou’s Rich Culture

Hangzhou’s breathtaking natural landscapes make it a standout destination for learners. The picturesque West Lake provides the perfect setting for relaxation and language practice, while tea plantations and local markets create authentic opportunities to interact with native speakers. Whether walking, cycling, or exploring scenic spots, Hangzhou’s beauty motivates you to engage with the language naturally.

Natural Beauty That Inspires

Hangzhou combines ancient charm with modern development. As home to China’s tech giants like Alibaba, the city offers a unique perspective on contemporary Chinese culture. Practice your language skills in real-life settings: chat with locals in cafes, explore vibrant night markets, or attend cultural festivals.

A Thriving Hub of Modern Life and Innovation

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Fewer Tourists, More Authentic Language Practice

Practice daily with native speakers in real-world situations.

Unlike Beijing and Shanghai, which attract millions of international tourists every year, Hangzhou tends to be less crowded with foreign visitors. This gives learners a greater opportunity to practice Chinese with locals in real-life, everyday situations, allowing for more authentic and immersive language learning. You’ll have the chance to engage with people in traditional markets, tea houses, and quieter areas without the constant presence of tourists.

Discover the Charms of Hangzhou:
Your Ideal Destination for Learning Chinese

Benefits of Learning Chinese in Hangzhou

A More Relaxed Learning Environment and A Friendlier, More Supportive Community

Beijing and Shanghai are fast-paced, bustling metropolises, which can sometimes be overwhelming for language learners. Hangzhou, on the other hand, offers a more relaxed atmosphere with its scenic beauty, peaceful parks, and serene West Lake. This calming environment provides the perfect backdrop for immersion, allowing you to focus better on your studies without the distractions and noise of larger cities.

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Hangzhou’s friendly atmosphere and lower population density create a more tight-knit and supportive community for learners. Many language schools and programs cater to both international students and locals, fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to communicate and help one another. This supportive setting can make learning Chinese more enjoyable and less intimidating.

Deep Cultural Immersion

Hangzhou is rich in Chinese history and culture, often referred to as the "City of Silk and Tea." While both Beijing and Shanghai have their own historical sites, Hangzhou offers a more intimate connection to traditional China. From the historical sites around West Lake to the ancient tea plantations in Longjing Village, you'll have ample opportunities to explore Chinese culture deeply. Learning Chinese in such an environment allows you to understand the language in the context of its cultural roots.

View of Hangzhou Temple

DIY dumpling during the Chinese New Year

Temples on the mountain

Boat race during the Dragon Boat Festival

Guqin - Chinese tradition instrument

Homemade mooncake

Mahjong event

Hot pot dinner

Picnic

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Ideal City For Both Short-term Visits and Long-term Stays

Living in Hangzhou offers a blend of modern conveniences, cultural richness, and natural beauty. The city boasts efficient transportation, including a well-connected metro system, bike-sharing services, and high-speed rail to major cities like Shanghai and Beijing.

Healthcare in Hangzhou is top-notch, with excellent public and private hospitals, and wellness facilities such as gyms and TCM clinics. The city’s green spaces, especially West Lake and Xixi Wetlands, offer peaceful retreats, while its clean air quality enhances the living experience. Hangzhou is also a hub for innovation, with advanced tech infrastructure and mobile payment systems like Alipay and WeChat Pay.

The city’s cultural scene is lively, with festivals, art exhibitions, and historical sites like Lingyin Temple. Its growing expat community makes it easy for foreigners to settle, with international schools, expat clubs, and English-speaking locals. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, cultural exploration, or modern amenities, Hangzhou provides a balanced and convenient lifestyle.

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Chinese Summer Camp for Kids and Teenagers in Hangzhou 2025

Looking for an exciting way to spend your child's summer holiday? Our Kids Chinese Summer Camp in Hangzhou offers a fun and immersive environment where children can enhance their Mandarin skills while enjoying engaging activities. This summer, your kids can explore the beauty of Chinese language and culture through interactive lessons, games, and cultural experiences.

While they make new friends and have a blast, they'll also be upgrading their Chinese language proficiency in a supportive and dynamic setting. Don't let your child miss out on the chance to learn and grow this summer—enroll them in our Kids Chinese Summer Camp today!

Learn Useful Content

In our classes, you'll learn 10-15 topics and be given teaching materials custom designed by our teachers based on the needs and feedback from students. We guarantee you will end up using this material in real life!

Fast Result Stay Focus

Instead of crawling through your HSK textbook at a lesson per week, you'll attend classes every day and level up your Chinese in 2 weeks - which is just long enough to meet an ambitious language study goal, and short enough that you won't get distracted, tired, or bored.

Practice Practice Practice

Our expertise is improving speaking skills inside and outside of the class. With two weeks of work, the introduction of new content, active learning and usage, spaced repetition reviews, and authentic contexts will render the new language unforgettable.

After Class support

Have any questions after class?

We provide office hour sessions EVERYDAY to answer your questions.

*The schedule above is a sample. The real one can be adjusted to your schedule.

Cultural Activities/Field Trips

Fun learning, fun living!

You are here to discover a unique city and you’ll do this with your new MM Family. We pride ourselves greatly on being a very close community and this runs through our core.

Our field trip events take students out into Hangzhou - experiencing authentic culture and language learning opportunities. Each field trip has a theme - like art, history or food - which provides context for hands-on learning activities, challenges, and conversations with the locals.

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  Chinese Summer Camp For Kids | Hangzhou
- 2023-06-08
  Summer Intensive: Chinese Speaking Group Class（beginner intermediate advance）
SUMMER BOOTCAMP

We know! You have already been thinking about how to arrange your summer holiday for a long time. You are going to have time to travel around, read books that've gathered dust on your shelves, spend time with friends, clean the house.

If improving your Chinese is on your to-do list, we have prepared Chinese summer Bootcamp to help you upgrade your Chinese level in a short time in an immersive language environment !

✅ Two weeks.

✅ Small groups of 2-6 students.

✅ Fun, interactive workshop-style.

✅ Faster and get more speaking practice.

This course aims to help learners who want to improve their Chinese fast during the summer and learn Chinese efficiently. You'll meet fun and friendly teachers and other students who are at the same Chinese level as you and have the same goal of improving Chinese fluency.

Learn Useful Content

In our classes, you'll learn 10-15 topics and be given teaching materials custom designed by our teachers based on the needs and feedback from students. We guarantee you will end up using this material in real life!

Fast Result Stay Focus

Instead of crawling through your HSK textbook at a lesson per week, you'll attend classes every day and level up your Chinese in 2 weeks - which is just long enough to meet an ambitious language study goal, and short enough that you won't get distracted, tired, or bored.

Practice Practice Practice

Our expertise is improving speaking skills inside and outside of the class. With two weeks of work, the introduction of new content, active learning and usage, spaced repetition reviews, and authentic contexts will render the new language unforgettable.

After Class support

Have any questions after class?

We provide office hour sessions EVERYDAY to answer your questions.

*The schedule above is a sample. The real one can be adjusted to your schedule.

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Cultural Activities/Field Trips

Fun learning, fun living!

You are here to discover a unique city and you’ll do this with your new MM Family. We pride ourselves greatly on being a very close community and this runs through our core.

Our field trip events take students out into Hangzhou - experiencing authentic culture and language learning opportunities. Each field trip has a theme - like art, history or food - which provides context for hands-on learning activities, challenges, and conversations with the locals.

Rafting event in Hangzhou's summer
Rafting event in Hangzhou' summer

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