Watch Chinese Movie
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Watch a great Chinese movie 《霸王别姬》 "Farewell, My Concubine"
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
A Chen Kaige’s film《霸王别姬》 “Farewell, My Concubine” is a remarkable and extraordinary movie in Chinese movie history. It was the first movie won the Golden Palm. And in 2005 it was selected in ‘the best 100 movies in history’ of TIMES. The time span of this movie was from 1924 to 1977 and the story related Beijing Opera, Culture Revolution and the Gang of four. It will be a good opportunity for you to know more about Chinese culture.
Daytrip to Golden Temple
Price: Bus – 4 yuan Ticket – 20 yuan
Where: Meet at Keats school and take bus there
WHAT: Visit Golden Temple
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Keats school held a group activity in Golden Temple 2014. All students and teachers who participated in had a deep impression of its beautiful forest scenery. Once you enter the park, you will be surrounded by numerous green trees and plants. Everyone agreed that Golden Temple is one of the places in Kunming which is worth to go twice. Let’s go to find out its breathtaking scenery, abundant historical culture and ancient buildings together.
Have Some Nice Local Snack
Price: Around 30 yuan – 40 yuan
Where: Meet at school and then walk to the restaurant
WHAT: Have some tasty local snack
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Kunming’s cuisine belongs to Dian Cuisine. And there are a lot of snacks are famous. It’s not too sweet or too spicy. No matter what flavor you like, you can find the snacks satisfy your mouth and stomach. Lotus cake, fry rice cake, Boil spicy rice noodles, spicy potatoes, pineapple rice and so on. Those snacks are strongly recommended. Let’s enjoy these gourmets together!
Daytrip to Dianchi Lake
Price: Bus – 4 yuan Ticket – free Bread for seagulls – 10 yuan
Where: Meet at Keats school first, and take bus to Dianchi Lake
WHAT: Visit Dianchi Lake
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Dian Chi lake is the biggest lake in Kunming. Along its 3 kilometers long winding bank, you can enjoy its beautiful scenery of Dianchi lake and west hills and as well as the amazing sunshine of Kunming. It is a must-go place for Kunming people to spend a wonderful weekend in winter. Locals like to play kites, ride bicycles and walk dogs there and so on.
Eat vegetarian food
Price: Cost: 50RMB Bus：2RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school, and take bus to the restaurant
WHAT: Enjoy a nice vegetarian dinner
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Now, more and more people are beginning to eat vegetarian food and it is growing in popularity worldwide. There are many vegetarian restaurants in Kunming，some of them being famous for using organic grown ingredients. The price is not expensive and the food is very delicious. Some restaurants name their food with the meat names. However they are all made from vegetables. Let’s go together!
Learn Tang poetry
Price: Cost: free free tea
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Learn Tang poetry
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
The Tang poetry is a precious part of the Chinese Han culture. Its history dates back more than one thousand and two hundred years. The Tang poetry influences the culture of China and its surrounding countries. We can learn a lot about ancient Chinese culture through Tang poetry. Let’s study them together.
Learn Tai Chi
Price: Free
Where: Meet at Keats school first and then walk to the park nearby
WHAT: Learn to Play Tai Chi
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Tai Chi is a unique part of China’s cultural heritage. It is related to Confucianism and Taoism. Tai Chi is based on Chinese philosophy. Tai Chi is not only good for a healthy body, but also good for a healthy mind. It can help you relieve stress and increase your patience. Nowadays, Tai Chi is growing more and more popular in the world. Please join us!!
Daytrip to Yunnan Wild Animal Park
Price: Cost: 65 Bus：4RMB
Where: Meet at school and take bus to the Yunnan Wild Animal Park
WHAT: Visit Yunnan Wild Animal Park
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Yunnan wild animal park is about 10 km away from Kunming city center. It is near the Golden Temple. The park is very large. There are over 200 kinds of animal there. Some animals are unique to Yunnan, such as red panda, gold monkey, green peafowl etc . You can choose to take tourist car or go by foot in the park. Bring your camera and join us!
Learn Calligraphy
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Learn Calligraphy and have some nice tea
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Calligraphy is one of China’s Han population’s traditional arts. Chinese people use a calligraphy brushes to paint very vivid and beautiful images. Besides Chinese people, many foreigners are attracted to calligraphy. Practising Calligraphy has many benefits, not only does it allow people to write beautiful Chinese characters, most importantly it allows people to develop their patience. If Chinese calligraphy is one of your hobbies, your life will become more rich and colourful. Let’s practice calligraphy together!
Daytrip to Tea Market
Price: Cost: free Bus：2RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school 16th floor and take bus there
WHAT: Visit Tea Market and enjoy some nice tea
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Chinese tradition of tea drinking has a long history. If Chinese family receives guests, as a matter of politeness they will always offer tea. When giving gifts, tea leaves have also been a historically popular choice. The tea of Yunnan province is one of China’s most famous types of tea, for example Puer tea which not only taste great but also has health benefits. We will go to tea leaves market, not only can you buy all types of tea leaves, you can also taste samples for free! Join us on our visit to the tea leaves market and do not miss out the opportunity to learn about Chinese tea tasting culture!
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