Omeida is the most flexible Chinese academy there is. They are able to accommodate for more and less intense courses, different books and lesson structures and overall are able to cater to student's needs. The best part is that everyone in Yangshuo but especially Omeida staff are eager to speak Chinese with you and help you understand. Omeida also organises activities which I would recommend attending to get to know your fellow students. There is a wide range of people and ages at Omeida so you can also practice your social skills.

My husband and I stayed at Omeida for one week and started as complete beginners with the intensive course of 30 hours per week. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and are already planning to come back to continue our learning journey with Omeida.

The classes are very well structured, the teachers are extremely friendly, and the teaching style is perfectly adapted to our individual needs and wishes.

The language partner program is a perfect complement to the classes. It helped us make friends even within such a short time and allowed us to meet many interesting and inspiring people and even expand our professional network.

We also loved the beautiful scenery of Yangshuo and the immersive nature of the language course. Being able to order our breakfast baozi in Chinese already on the second day of class was an unforgettable experience.

All in all, we can wholeheartedly recommend Omeida and will definitely return.

I stayed at Omeida for two months, in September and October, and I really loved my lessons there. I learned a lot during my time at the school. The classes offered plenty of opportunities to speak Chinese, which helped me significantly improve my level. Of course, not every teacher’s teaching style will suit everyone, but whenever I wanted to adjust something about my lessons, the staff was always happy to help and quick to resolve any issues.

Besides the classes, there is so much to do in and around Yangshuo. I rented a scooter for the two months I was there, which really allowed me to explore the area easily and go wherever I wanted, so I would definitely recommend doing that (besides joining the school activities of course!) It was also so fun to meet the other students, there are people from all over the world of all different ages, so there are always people around to hang out with, to explore, or to play games with at school.

The language partner program that the school offers is also great. My language partner helped me out a lot in the beginning, not just with practicing my Chinese but also by showing me around Yangshuo and introducing me to her favorite restaurants and other places.

All in all, I definitely recommend going to Omeida to study Chinese. And last but not least, shoutout to the lovely little café in the student lounge :)

I stayed for two weeks at Omeida for the intensive course and the only thing I regret is not staying longer :) . Everything was great. The quality of the lessons and the teachers were high. I was very lucky that there was no one who had a similiar Chinese level, so I had one on one teaching which was absolutely fantastic. I made quick progress and it was fun. No worries if you come on your own. There are so many other students to talk to, you won't feel lonely at Omeida at all.
At Omeida Cafe there are always other people - you can find new friends, make music, learn together, climb the mountains, play Majiang, go to KTV and eat a lot of delicious food. The age range is between 18 and 50, but most people are between 20 and 40. So there will be people your age and even if not - everyone is so open minded and friendly that age is not a problem.
The staff at Omeida is super friendly and helpful, so life for you is very convenient, even when you can't speak Chinese, because the people at Omeida will take care of you and support you. Yangshuo and the surrounding environment is so beautiful and stunning. I went there in October which is a perfect time because it is not that hot anymore but still around 25-20 degrees.

Recommendation:
Take part in the organised trips, a great way to make friends and explore new places. Rent a scooter and drive the the Yulong river. Go at least one time to KTV 😄.

My only regret is that I came for a week only. Omeida team is friendly and dedicated to providing the best learning environment. Be prepared to meet fellow students who study hard and are very focused on learning Mandarin. Classes are well structured, and there are plenty of opportunities to practice Mandarin with fellow Chinese students who are learning English. Yangshuo itself is a pretty town with plenty of good restaurants. Rent a scooter if you want to explore the surrounding areas. I highly recommend the course.

Hi, I spent one month in Omeida learning Chinese through the intensive course (5 hours of classes every day). Before coming here I had not learned any Chinese at all.

In my time I met some really nice people, both other students and teachers of the academy who became my friends through time spent in class, exploring Yangshuo together and the weekend trips. I feel like I learned a lot and while there is always a lot more to learn now I feel comfortable traveling through China and dealing with the things I encounter along the way.

I also really appreciated the support by the academy, organizing lots of social activities and weekend trips (if you get a chance to go to the rice terraces you should definitely take it!).

Overall, I'm really happy I came here. If you take the intensive course, you get what you came for - intensive studies but also fast progress.

After I leave I definitely want to keep going by using Omeida's remote teaching option :)

China is a great country, Yangshuo is a beautiful and charming city. Omeida is an outstanding institute. I enjoyed and benefited a lot from my experience, also I met different cultures and people from many countries. The most important information I can provide you is that you will receive full support from the staff at Omeida Institute and you will find good treatment. Yangshuo City will charm you from the moment you arrive and you will fall in love with it. I am sure you will find and appreciate the Chinese culture, the beautiful nature, the charming scenery, the diverse food, and the various cultural and entertainment activities. My name is Ahmed and I am from Saudi Arabia. I have presented to you a very small part of what I found through my experience in Yangshuo, and Omeida Institute.

Omeida School is well organized. The teachers (1 had two; each for every week) are well-trained. My lessons were varied. Not only speaking and the Pinyin taught. I could learn some characters and special things about Chinese culture and life. In addition, there were many offers for leisure activities nearly every day.

Yangsuo is very small. In my opinion, you do not need a taxi. When you want to go discover the surroundings, it is comfortable to catch a Didi. But the environments are a dream. You do not see big buildings, much traffic, or any crowds.

The accommodation is simple, but it is enough. And you can eat in the canteen. For my two weeks (definitely too short) I can recommend Omeida. The people are friendly and warmly.