THE CITY OF
KUNMING
THE MILDEST AND MOST PLEASANT WEATHER IN CHINA
Kunming is called “Spring City.” High temperatures average around 21C (69F), and lows are typically around 10C (50F). Kunming also has some of the cleanest air and bluest skies of any Chinese city. Kunming has the most comfortable and pleasant climate for learning Chinese in China.
EASY TO GET AROUND
Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province. Yunnan is one of China’s southern provinces, bordering Vietnam and Laos to the south, Myanmar to the West, and mountainous Tibet to the northwest. This makes Kunming, near the center of Yunnan, a perfect springboard for further travel in Asia. When Keats students, especially long-term students, find themselves a little tired when studying Chinese, they usually travel to Vietnam or Thailand for about 4 to 5 days.
HOW DOES KUNMING COMPARE WITH BEIJING & SHANGHAI?
BETTER WEATHER
No matter where you are from, you will appreciate the mild climate here. Compared to other cities in China, Kunming is one of the most livable cities due to its great weather. If you want a city with the best climate, learn Chinese in Kunming, Yunnan.
CLEANER AIR
Clear blue skies with fluffy white clouds make everyday life in Kunming pleasant. Thinking of Beijing or Harbin in China, unfortunately, brings to mind images of masked faces in thick grey smog. For most people, this rules out the idea of living in big cities in China for an extended period. Fortunately for Kunming, this is really not an issue. For the capital city of Yunnan Province, Kunming experiences some of the lowest levels of air pollution in China.
MORE AFFORDABLE
Kunming in Yunnan is one of the most affordable cities to live in, covering everything from food to apartments. Plenty of areas are suited to foreigners at a fraction of the price you would pay in Beijing/Shanghai, while still allowing you to experience the real China. If you have a tight budget, Kunming in Yunnan is perfect for you.
MORE CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Despite China’s fast development, Kunming in Yunnan retains traditional Chinese culture making it a very interesting and fun blend. Yunnan hosts almost half of the Chinese ethnic minorities, meaning there is an endless diversity of culture with a rich history – good news for food lovers. China has 56 minority groups and Yunnan is home for 26 minority groups.
SMOOTHER TRANSITION
Affordability, a smooth visa process, and a relaxed class environment make for an unbeatable combination. If you are looking for the most affordable Mandarin Chinese language program in China, welcome to study at Keats in Kunming, Yunnan.
AMAZING LANDSCAPES
In Yunnan Province, Kunming has some excellent nearby travel locations, such as Dali, Shangri-la, Lijiang, and Xishuangbanna. Yunnan also forms the border of South East Asia. Surrounded by many beautiful destinations, Kunming, as a tourist city, stands out from other cities in China. If you learn Chinese in Yunnan, you will have the opportunity to explore the fantastic landscapes in Yunnan and meet the hospitable and down-to-earth locals. If you have not made up your mind about where to study in China, Kunming in Yunnan should come up to the top of your list. Keats has 9 locations in Yunnan where you can choose to study Chinese at.
THIS IS WHY
KUNMING CHINA
MANY EXCITING DESTINATIONS AWAIT YOUR DISCOVERY RIGHT IN YUNNAN
These include the mysterious Xishuangbanna, a tropical world with many plants; Dali, the ancient kingdom capital; beautiful Lijiang, a city under the snow-capped Jade Dragon Mountain; Puzhehei, a place that is even more beautiful than Guilin; Yuanyang with the rice terrace acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site; Jianshui, a national famous historical and cultural town; Tengchong, a historical and cultural city located on the China-Myanmar border in the western part of Yunnan Province; and Jingmai Mountain, a place where the famous Pu’er tea is grown. These sites attract thousands of visitors for their colorful minority culture and fantastic scenery.
Ethnic Diversity
One of the biggest draws for tourists coming to Kunming or students studying Mandarin Chinese in Yunnan (besides the great weather and cleanest air) is the city‘s ethnic diversity. Tibetans, Hui, Bai, Dai, Yi, Naxi, and other groups contribute to a cultural melting pot that differentiates Kunming from most other major Chinese cities.
SEASONS AND
CLIMATE
Kunming, the capital city of the Yunnan Province, is famously known as the “Spring City“, because every season is like Spring. No matter where you are from, you will appreciate the mild climate here. Compared to other cities in China, Kunming is one of the most livable cities due to its great weather. It is neither too cold in the winter nor too hot in the summer. Tired of the winter coldness of Beijing? Spend your winter in Yunnan!
GLOBAL TRAVEL TIME
ASIA
From Beijing: 3 HoursFrom Shanghai: 3 Hours
USA
From New York: 25 HoursFrom Los Angeles: 23 Hours
EUROPE
From London: 25 HoursFrom Paris: 23 Hours
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My teachers are all excellent. They trained the teachers so professionally. I feel like I learn very quickly with my teacher. They are very serious about their students and I know every teacher is like this. I would highly recommend that you come to Keats if you are looking for the best Chinese school in China.
I am a graduate student working on my doctorate degree at Columbia University. We were able to really focus on speaking especially interview-style speaking and we are able to really up my Chinese reading and writing skills, so when I go back to Columbia, I can take formal Chinese classes. It has been a really good experience and I really love my teacher.
Kunming is a fantastic city. The weather here is great. The school is excellent. The instructors are very helpful, very friendly. I strongly recommend that anybody who is looking for a Chinese language school in China come here to study. Kunming and Keats school are much better than any other place.
I have really enjoyed the Chinese course in China at Keats and meeting the teachers here and the students. We have a lot of fun in class. It is a really great school to learn with good teaching methods and a really good textbook, examples and games, and everything.
About studying Chinese here, I think the living condition is very convenient because the dorm is very close to the classroom. Our teachers really enjoy teaching Chinese. They are also very passionate. Compared with other cities in China, Kunming has really good weather.
I have to say it’s tons of fun. I have been here for 2 weeks. Not knowing what it was gonna be like, I was more than surprised at how great it is. The teachers are great, they are understanding. They do a Chinese language program that suits just you. The location is perfect for learning Chinese in China.
At Keats, I have a lot of opportunities to practice what I have learned. I really like this school, because I can learn Chinese in one-on-one style, so I think this is the best immersion program in China and my teacher is the best teacher. I feel that without my teacher, my Chinese will definitely not improve so much. I’m very happy because, at Keats, I have improved my Chinese significantly.
Kunming’s scenery is very beautiful. It is the best place to study Chinese in China. My favorite learning method at Keats School is one-on-one because it is suitable for everyone. My teacher is very good, very caring, and lovely. My life when learning Chinese in Kunming is very good and the weather is very good. The air is very good. It is good for the elderly’s body.