China

Gap Year China

A gap year in China is an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience a totally different culture on their year out. What’s more if you take a gap year in China it’s one of the few countries in Asia where it’s possible to get paid work abroad. If you take a gap year in China with Real Gap we can find you a job working as an English teaching assistant in one of China’s top private schools. This travel China gap year experience enables you to teach English, earn money, learn some Mandarin and gain a far greater understanding of Chinese culture.

A China gap year also allows you to explore one of the world’s most fascinating and complex countries. There are countless places you could visit on a gap year in China – from the Great Wall to the amazing Terracotta Army at Xian. An exciting mode of transport you could consider for travelling to or from your China gap year is the Trans Siberian Railway – one of the great railway journeys of the world, travelling through remote regions of Russia, Mongolia and China.

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	China Budget Paid Teaching

A four-week training course covering principles of the Chinese education system, basic Mandarin, teaching practice and other topics that will set you up to find paid work and fund your stay there.


	China Experience

A unique opportunity to experience China through living with a family, teaching English, working on a farm, language lessons, cooking lessons, trekking around Jizu Shan and trips to some of the country’s most beautiful attractions


	Giant Panda Conservation in China

With the help of volunteers, giant pandas can be saved from extinction. You’ll be involved in feeding and nursing these amazing creatures and have opportunities to photograph them. The weekends will be free for you to explore China.


	Martial Arts Academy China

Master the basics of traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Praying Mantis Fist, Xingyi or Baji. After a few weeks, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands!


	Paid Teaching English in China

Get your TEFL certificate and work as a professional, paid English teacher in China. You’ll be introduced to the culture, be taught basic Mandarin and have time to travel in the school holidays.


	Russia Experience - Trans-Siberian Railway

Take one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys, jumping off to explore on the way. You’ll pass through Russia, Mongolia and China, visit a Siberian village, stay in a Mongolian Ger camp and much, much more.


	Teach and Travel China

Work as a paid, professional teacher in China. Study for your TEFL certificate then put your skills into practice. A great way to immerse yourself in Chinese culture and get paid for it.

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