Study Mandarin Chinese in Dalian
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Dalian has become the most important trading and financial center in northeastern China, and is rapidly becoming known as the “Hong Kong” of the north. Dalian, situated at the tip of China's Liaodong Peninsular, is also known for its distinct Russian colonial architecture and breathtaking skyscrapers. It is also regarded by many as one of Chinas’ cleanest cities. With a wide array of entertainment options, an abundance of local sights to visit and the chance to learn mandarin in a city where it is spoken in one of its purist forms, Dalian is an excellent place to spend a week or a year studying Chinese.

Dalian is less reliant on heavy industry than most Chinese cities, especially in northeast China, and the heavy industry that is there is mostly located in the development zone far outside the city centre. This, combined with the city's many parks and green hills, wide thoroughfares and army of street cleaners, makes Dalian a more pleasant city to visit and live in than most Chinese cities of comparable size. Though most of the tourist industry in the city is targeted at the domestic, rather than international market, overseas tourists still find plenty to do in the city. The large number of foreign businesses and the numerous foreign students and teachers at the city's many universities ensure that there's plenty of businesses (from upmarket hotels to bars and coffee houses) that cater to the overseas market.

Area: 12,374 square kilometers (4,777 square miles), urban area of 2,415 square kilometers (932 square miles)

Population: 5,627,521

Administrative Area: six districts of Xigang District, Zhongshan District, Shahekou District, Ganjingzi District, Lushunkou District, Jinzhou District and 3 municipal cities of Wafangdian, Pulandian and Zhuanghe and Changhai County.


Accommodation

At CSA we know that people often have very different needs when it comes to housing and that is why we offer more choices than any other study abroad program in China. In addition to three different apartment options, we also arrange homestays, long-term hotel residences, University dorms, and also the option of sharing an apartment with young, professional Chinese roommates for those who wish to quickly increase their language proficiency through immersion, but who do not wish to stay with a Chinese family.

China Made Easy!

Contact CSA and discover how true our motto really is. Using our website you can apply, pay, and recieve notification of acceptance and approval all in a matter of days and without the need to fax or mail a single document. You provide your information and choice of University and accommodation and we do the rest. We will also help you through every step of the visa application process. In addition we assign every applicant a Program Advisor who is there to answer any pre-departure questions or concerns you might have. And once you arrive in China our service doesn't stop like some other study abroad programs. From airport pick-up until the moment you return home we continue to assist you with any problems you may encounter. We also provide you with an instant network of contacts and social events to quickly immerse you in Chinese culture and make sure you have an enjoyable experience that you will never forget!

About Us

China Study Abroad works with China's top Universities to offer unique and rewarding courses in Mandarin Chinese throughout the year. In addition to language classes, China Study Abroad (CSA) arranges housing, provides additional tutoring, offers free guided tours around Beijing and China, and schedules regular events to help you meet native speakers and facilitate your transition into China's culture and way of life. And we do this at the lowest prices available -China Study Abroad is the lowest priced, all-inclusive study abroad program in China, Guaranteed!

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