CHENGDE WEEKEND TRIP

Looking to practice your Chinese outside the classroom?

This 2-day weekend trip to Chengde is the perfect chance to boost your skills through real-life interactions.

Just two hours from Beijing, Chengde combines culture, nature, and fun. Visit the famous Mountain Resort, discover temple traditions, taste local specialties, and bond with fellow students through Mandarin games and challenges.

It’s a quick, immersive escape designed to make learning Chinese memorable—no textbook needed!

HIGHLIGHTS

IMMERSIVE

Real-life language exposure—practice ordering food, asking for directions etc.

IMPERIAL CULTURE

Explore the Chengde Mountain Resort and spot Emperor Qianlong’s calligraphy!

NATURAL WONDERS

Discover Tibetan & Buddhist temples, spin prayer wheels, learn terms like “karma”.

SOCIAL TRAVEL

Team up with fellow students for night market hunts, Chinese board games, and a lot more.

2 DAYS, 1 NIGHT TRIP

Who Is This Trip For?

This weekend adventure is perfect if you’re eager to learn real, everyday Chinese beyond the classroom.

Whether you’re into history, photography, local food, or simply making new friends, you’ll find plenty to enjoy.

Language Level

This trip is beginner-friendly with supportive guides to help along the way.

Already intermediate or advanced? You’ll have plenty of chances to challenge yourself and dive into real conversations with locals.

schedule

DAY 1, Saturday:

09:3010:3011:00-12:3013:00-14:0014:15-16:4517:00-18:0018:10
Arrive in ChengdeArrive at the hotelSmall Potala PalaceLunch:
满族八大碗
The Mountain ResortDinner:
剪刀面
Back to hotel

DAY 2, Sunday:

08:00-09:0009:00-09:3009:50-11:3012:00-13:0013:30-15:3016:0017:36
Morning marketBreakfastHammer PeakLunch:
hot-pot
Puning TempleBack to hotelTrain back to Beijing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Fixed price of 2,000 CNY

  • Hotel included
  • Beijing <> Chengde train tickets included
  • Meals included
  • Activities included
  • Departure on Saturday morning, return on Sunday evening
  • Organised every weekend
  • 2 students minimum, 6 students maximum, all levels welcome!

NOTE || You do not need to be an enrolled LTL student in order to participate to this weekend trip, everyone is welcome.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to sign up to the Chengde weekend trip ?

Signing up to the Chengde weekend trip is very easy, just contact your Student Advisor that will organise everything for you.

How much is the weekend trip to Chengde?

The weekend trip to Chengde is at a fixed price of 2,000 CNY.

The train tickets, hotel, meals and activities are all included.

I am only a beginner of Chinese, can I join?

Of course!

Students of any levels can join the Chengde weekend trip. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to meet locals and practice your conversational skills.

How many students per group on this trip?

We accept a maximum of 6 students per group for the Chengde Weekend Trip. Make sure to secure your place first!

On average, we have 2-4 students joining per weekend.

The trip will be organised when 2 students sign up.

When is the Chengde Weekend Trip?

The Weekend Chengde Trip is organised every weekend.

However, seats are limited so make sure you book in advance with your Student Advisor!

We leave on Saturday morning and come back on Sunday, so you don’t miss a single class.

I am not a LTL student, can I join?

Yes you can!

I study at LTL Chengdu, can I still join?

Yes of course! Keep in mind that you will have to cover your ticket from Chengdu to Beijing. We organise the rest for you.

I booked the trip but I have to cancel last minute, is that ok?

Train tickets and hotel rooms will be booked in advanced for your weekend trip in Chengde, so it makes cancellations difficult.

Make sure you are fully available to join the weekend trip before booking it with your Student Advisor.

GET IN TOUCH





    Cancel up to two weeks before you start, or get your money back no questions asked (minus only bank fees if any and 150 USD processing fee.)

    Guarantee a reply to your first message within a working day or lunch is on us.

    Guaranteed student and team meal on your first day and at least one social event per week.