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Gap Year Programs in China,Beijing

One of the most densely populated and oldest cities on the planet, Beijing remains an important political and economic hub in China. Gap year programs in Beijing could connect participants to a few of the world’s top universities and Fortune 500 companies. Beijing is buzzing with growth and power, and gappers want to be part of it!

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12 Gap Year Programs in China,Beijing

Go Abroad China Ltd.
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GAC Gap Year Learn Chinese & Internship in China Program

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Wanderlust Exchange
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Wanderlust Exchange

Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program

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LoPair Culture Exchange
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LoPair Culture Exchange

Learning through Living Together -- LoPair Au Pair China

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Oyster Worldwide
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Oyster Worldwide

Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide

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LTL Language School
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LTL Language School

LTL Language School || Learn Chinese (11 Cities)

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Volunteer World
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Volunteer World

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That's Mandarin
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Absolute Internship
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Absolute Internship

Intern in Beijing with Absolute Internship

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Cultural Homestay International
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Cultural Homestay International

Teach English to a Host Family in China!

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The Dragon Trip
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The Dragon Trip

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life as an aupair

April 24, 2025by: Meline Zalinyan - ArmeniaProgram: Wanderlust Culture Home-stay English Teaching Program
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Being an au pair in China is a really good way to experience life there. You get to live with a Chinese family, which means you're surrounded by the culture every day. I got to travel, try a lot of new food, and learn about their customs up close. Living with a Chinese family helped me understand their lifestyle better and made the whole experience more meaningful. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that you might feel a bit alone at first—you have to figure things out on your own, like exploring your neighborhood and getting used to everything but finding other au pairs nearby makes a big difference and can turn the experience into something really fun and memorable.

A Guide to Gap Year Programs in Beijing

Why Take a Gap Year in Beijing?

To say Beijing is impressive is an understatement. If ancient imperial structures like the Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven don’t do it for you, the futuristic 1,000 foot skyscrapers will. There, you’ll find challenging internship and study abroad opportunities. Because Mandarin is the official language in this city, a language immersion gap year in Beijing will help you acquire one of the world’s oldest and (now) most widely spoken languages. Truly, a Beijing gap year will take you on journey of both ancient and modern.

Of course, gappers should make time to visit one of the world’s wonders, the Great Wall—on a clear day, you can see for miles as the stone and brick structure snakes over green peaks. Back in the city, you can trace its 3,000 years of history through the hutongs—the capital’s narrow alleyways. Get lost in the busy streets and neverending rings of highways that wrap around the city’s ancient gates. Hungry? Gap year programs in Beijing could never be complete without a taste of the traditional Peking Duck!

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