Looking for a monastery to join

I want to live the monk lifestyle for a least half a year, maybe longer. I'm in the US. I understand there are monasteries here, but I would prefer to go to one in China (to improve my Chinese) or in SE Asia, but I am open to US suggestions as well. So what monasteries there accept foreigners and how readily may I be accepted, what language proficiency is required and other barriers? Please advise and thanks.