The people here are genuinely so friendly and helpful you feel welcome the second you walk through the door. I only stayed for three weeks but I wish I could stay for months. They are partnered with many other programs so they can get you a discount on music lessons, rock climbing lessons, cooking lessons and more. I took 2 guzheng lessons a week for my time here and it was so much fun. The teachers are really nice and accommodating around your level, so there is no concern about being ahead or behind.

I am retired and decided that I wanted to to see a little of China and learn of the culture. I decided to enroll at Omeida Chinese Academy. I was there for three months and it was a great experience. The teachers and the admin staff were competent, supportive and attentive. The teaching was fun and interactive. Yangshuo is located amidst the Karst mountains, so the daily scenery was amazing. The social and cultural activities were really interesting and I enjoyed being there during New Year and Spring Festival. I was comfortably set in one of their apartments, quiet and clean. My fellow students were great and it was fun to not only learn Chinese but get a little insights in other peoples cultures and motivation for coming. And Omeida Chinese school being associated with its sister school, Omeida English School for Chinese people made it perfect for interaction and making Chinese friends.

This is my third year coming to Omeida, and every time it's a wonderful experience. First of all, there is a unique program here where Chinese students study English, so they are happy to spend time with you. You can improve your Chinese language skills through real-life practice and also learn a lot about China from your new acquaintances using English. It's both learning and fun.

There are students of all ages, from high schoolers to retirees.

This year I also studied playing traditional Chinese musical instruments (thank you, Anna). The teaching staff is very good (love all my teacher), with pure Putonghua pronunciation and good English. Plus, the location in Yangshuo – one of the most scenic places in China.

There are many foreigners from all over the world and many Chinese students, so everyone can find a company to their liking – whether bar visits or Buddhist meditations.

I strongly recommend it to those who are planning to enter a Chinese university – after Omeida, you will fully adapt to China and will not find yourself isolated during your university studies, as often happens to those who go unprepared.

I came across Omeida while searching for a Chinese language program for kids. From the inquiry phase, to the enrollment, check in the dorm all the way to check out day was smooth. The school has a cosy feel, conducive for learning a new language far away from the usual buzz and distractions of the city. It was a unique learning experience for all us.

We spent a month in Yangshuo while on weekends, we sometimes stayed in another area like Guilin. My son enjoyed the concept of learning Chinese while at the same time exploring new places, learning new culture, trying different Chinese dishes. When we don’t have anything planned or when he’s not in studying, he’s happy to spend his time playing pingpong in school. Time just passes quickly because he’s enjoying. To him, it was learning while having fun. It was made even more enjoyable because it was in a suitable setting where he can apply what he learned in his daily activities and interaction with the locals

We enrolled in a private 1-1 program because our school summer season was different from most parts of the world so joining a summer camp was not possible. Despite of it, they were able to customize a program for my son that he enjoyed. The materials used were of high quality. I noticed my son improved his confidence in spoken and even written Chinese in just 1 month. He was even sad and said he will miss the school but his face lit up when he learned that I enrolled him in the school’s Chinese online program.

Thank you Omeida for cultivating my son’s love for learning Chinese and for the fun experience. See you again online!

If you’re looking for a safe, nature-filled Chinese immersion experience for your kids, I can’t recommend Omeida enough! We preferred a relaxed environment away from the city hustle, and the setting here was ideal. The language program is top-notch, and the 24/7 student support made our stay seamless.

The housing was great, but the real highlight was the safe, welcoming community. It gave our kids the freedom to walk to school on their own and foster their independence. After only a month, they’ve gained a linguistic foundation we never thought possible in such a short time. We’re already looking forward to continuing their progress with online classes. It was truly a fantastic investment in their future.

My time in Yangshuo could not have been any better if it had not been for Omeida. The work that they do for the community and connections they have with the local area makes it all the better for individuals interested in exploring a different facet of China. An escape from the urban city life, I had the privilege of touring mushroom farms, mountain peaks, and participating in local sports. It was an incredibly fun time where I could apply the language learning I received in the morning and afternoon (incredibly patient and skilled Chinese teachers). Highly recommend.

I chose Omeida Chinese Academy because I had studied there before, around ten years ago, and remembered it as an excellent experience. Coming back confirmed that memory completely. The quality of teaching, organisation, and overall learning environment is still outstanding.

I studied for four weeks as an “expert beginner” — someone who has learned Chinese on and off for many years — and the biggest change for me was confidence. The programme is full immersion, with classes taught in Chinese from the start, but teachers are patient and supportive, and will use English when needed to help you over hurdles. Classes are small (usually 3–6 students), well paced, and adapted to student interests, which makes learning feel relevant and alive.

Beyond the classroom, Omeida offers weekly cultural activities and real opportunities to engage with local life in Yangshuo. The setting really helps with focus: it’s beautiful, calm, and not distracting in the way big cities can be.

I’m 65, and I studied alongside people aged 17 to 60+, from all over the world. Beginners and advanced learners are both well supported. If you’re serious about learning Chinese, Omeida is a place I would recommend without hesitation.

I went there for a month and my experience was really good, the staff was always really supportive and the environment is really nice, it’s a nice place to meet new people and make friends, my learning experience was also really great, being able to talk to the locals makes it really helpful when learning the language since the people in yangshuo are really kind and the course was great because it is really complete and they have a nice teaching system and their teachers are really comprehensive which makes this experience even better.