Beijing

SUMMER 2023: NO PROGRAM IN CHINA

Magellan is excited to bring our Solo programs to Beijing, the capital of China. As the political and cultural epicenter of China we can’t imagine a better Chinese destination for a Solo experience. Students will participate in countless exciting activities during their studies and outside of the classroom.

Overview

Beijing is a place where construction of new buildings and constant expansion hasn’t altered the traditional pace of life enjoyed by many of its inhabitants. While many things have changed and progressed, it is still home to quaint neighborhoods with traditional courtyards and parks throughout the city. The sight of elderly locals practicing Tai Chi in the early morning hours of the day is inspiring.

 

Like all our other destinations, we strive for caring homestay families that offer an extraordinary human experience that formidably enhances your own time and experience abroad. Getting to know your neighborhood and coming home to a caring homestay family is a much nicer feeling than staying on a huge campus and in a very large (and partly empty) dormitory. At school, the small and interactive classes will help you during your 3 week stay to improve your language skills in a way you had never imagined. All inclusive and scheduled afternoon activities, weekend excursions, wonderful museums, bustling indoors and outdoors markets and seasonal festivals will make your stay in Beijing a summer to remember.

Dates & Price:

 

Destinations: Beijing  |  Program Dates: SUMMER 2023: NO PROGRAM IN CHINA | Age Range: 16+  |  Program Length: N/A

Price: $ 4795 + Airfare

Destinations

Beijing (Pop. 21,150,000) is the capital of the Republic of China. It is home to the headquarters of most state owned companies and a major hub for airline, highway, railway and high speed rail networks. The city’s origins date back 3 millennia and hosts 7 Unesco World Heritage sites in a 30 mile radius including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Beijing hosted the 2008 Olympics for which the transportation network received a remarkable upgrade and made Beijing a world class city when it comes to mass transit. Beijing will be host of the 2022 Winter Olympics. The city has almost 300 natural parks of all sizes and imperial gardens hosting a multitude of festivals all year around. Although a massive city (the 3rd largest in the world) it boosts lively neighborhoods with little markets and notoriously friendly inhabitants.

 

Excursions: Tianjin via speed train, Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass, Panjiayuan Market in Beijing.

What's Included

Included with Program Enrollment:

 

• Pre-departure handbook

• Welcome arrival orientation by Magellan staff (2 days).

• Classes and tuition and supplies. (Daily lessons, 5 days a week).

• Homestay with full board (shared room with same gender).

• All pre-planned group excursions on weekends.

• All cultural activities and workshops on weekdays.

• All museum entrance fees and guided tours.

• Transfer to airport on last day and check-in assistance.

 

Not-Included with Program Enrollment:

 

• Air transportation to/from the Program.

• Visa fees

• Travel & Medical Insurance

Transportation Info

Magellan does not offer chaperoned flights for Solo participants. You will travel individually from the Continental US and benefit from our complimentary “Meet & Greet” service at Beijing airport upon arrival. Two orientation days are included in your enrollment at no extra cost. Let our helpful on-site staff be your first contact in China and welcome and assist you before you enjoy the independence that only a Magellan Solo program can offer.

 

Remember: Alternative ways to organize your flight to/from a program location exist. Hundreds of millions of airline miles go unused each year — Check with relatives or online to see if you might be able to be gifted some for your program.

Secure Your Space Today

Download & Complete your Magellan Application. Along with your application form a $500 deposit is required to secure your space. Applications and deposits will be held as "unprocessed" until your application has been reviewed and approved. Checks must be made out to: "Magellan Study Abroad" and mailed directly to our office.