Then apply for the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp 2026!
Travel period: 21 August 2026–3 September 2026
Destinations: Beijing and a city in Shandong Province
Minimum number of participants: 10
Deadline for application: 31 March 2026
You will spend two exciting weeks in China with sightseeing, Chinese language courses, and a varied cultural program. And the best part: your stay in China is completely free, as all costs are covered by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC).
Please register first.
Then send the fully completed application forms and all required documents (see below) by email to: info@konfuzius-muenchen.de
The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp is an educational and cultural trip organized by East China Normal University. The Confucius Institute Munich has been organising this special China journey since 2009. The participants collect intercultural experiences, and experience the foreign culture directly and authentically.
The group flies with German-speaking supervisors from Munich airport. The itinerary within China varies, but generally includes a stay in Shanghai. A Chinese language course, along with workshops in calligraphy, Tai Chi, martial arts, and music, plus exciting excursions and opportunities to meet Chinese students, guarantee an enriching and engaging experience. The students experience the culture of traditional and modern China up close.
All costs during the stay in China are covered (accomodation, meals, transportation, entry fees etc).
The sponsor of the Summer Camp is the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC).
Participants are responsible for covering the costs of their flight ticket, visa (only for stays over 2 weeks), international health and liability insurance, as well as pocket money.
The flight is organised and booked by the Confucius Institute Munich.
Cancellation: You can cancel your booking free of charge at any time up to six weeks before the official departure date.
Students aged between 15 and 19 from the Bavarian region (without Chinese citizenship) are eligible to apply.
The number of participants is limited. Applicants who are enrolled in courses at the Confucius Institute Munich will be given preference during the selection process.
Applicants who do not yet possess Chinese language skills at the time of application can enroll in a language course at the Confucius Institute Munich and take an HSK1 test.
Participation in the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp requires an HSK1 / YCT certificate. If you do not have a language certificate yet, please provide us with your planned HSK exam date during registration (the latest exam date for the Summer Camp is in July 2026).
Eligible applicants are also only those who have not participated in a summer camp organized by other Confucius Institute within the past 3 years.
Language courses for Summer Camp participants at the Confucius Institute Munich:
The registration requirements are relaxed, and the criteria regarding student status are not strict. If in doubt, feel free to list the Confucius Institute Munich as an educational institution.
One participation is funded within a period of 3 years.
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For stays of up to 15 days, German citizens do not need a visa for China.
You can find more information here.
From April 11 to 24 2025, students from all over the world embarked on an unforgettable journey as part of the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp in Shanghai. Among them were the German participants from the Confucius Institute Munich, who departed from Munich Airport with German-speaking supervision.
A glimpse of the camp is available in our video recap on YouTube.
The goal of this two-week program was to deepen knowledge of the Chinese language, gain intercultural experiences, and experience the vibrant diversity of Chinese culture firsthand. In 11 thematic Chinese courses, 6 exciting cultural workshops, and 7 varied excursions, participants applied their knowledge in practice and explored Shanghai from both its traditional and modern sides.
The diverse program of activities delighted everyone: from painting Chinese fans to making rice balls and dumplings. Exploring the legendary Bund, participants were impressed by the harmonious coexistence of historical architecture and futuristic skyscrapers. At the Shanghai Museum, they delved into China’s millennia-old culture. In the idyllic Yu Garden, the serene elegance of southern Chinese garden art blended with the lively dynamics of Huai-style culture for a truly unique experience.
The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp is organized by the renowned East China Normal University. Since 2009, the Confucius Institute Munich has offered this special educational and cultural journey, allowing students to authentically discover both traditional and modern China—through language courses, workshops such as calligraphy, Tai Chi, martial arts, or music, and encounters with young people from around the world.
We would be delighted if you are interested in the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for students next year.
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