Living in China - even if it is only for a short time - is a unique experience, full of opportunities. Shanghai is a lively metropolis, with an exciting cultural scene.

The city offers a broad range of events throughout the year to satisfy the tastes of all age groups. It has numerous museums, temples, galleries, theaters, cinemas and exhibitions. There are frequent concerts of all types of music - opera, classical, jazz, rock, etc. Formula 1 Grand Prix, Tennis Masters Cup, Motor GP and other international sports events are held in Shanghai yearly. These make it possible for you to enjoy the city and its events while learning Chinese.



MandarinRocks organizes various cultural activities to fully integrate language learning with culture exploration. Besides the Chinese language courses, the following activities are offered on a regular basis:

- Guided tours of Shanghai : Art history itinerary; Modern Pudong itinerary, Huangpu River Boat Ride, etc
- Cultural workshops: calligraphy, Chinese painting, Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi, Chinese Tea Ceremony, etc
- Chinese acrobatics show
- Weekend excursions: Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing and to the seaside
- Sports Events: Formular 1 Grand Prix, Tennis Masters Cup, Motor    GP, NBA China game, etc
- Celebration and Special Events: Spring Festival Gatherings, charity events,etc

During the fall, the city hosts the famous Shanghai Arts Festival, offering an impressive number of outdoor events, including concerts, dance, theater, cinema, etc. In this period, MandarinRocks organizes evenings out where teachers accompany students to various events.

Participation in the school's cultural activities is free of charge. You pay only when trips, excursions, meals, museum or performance entrance or other paid events are involved.

Well, do as little or as much as you want in Shanghai - it doesn't really matter as just being here is an experience in itself.