Visit the Botanical Garden
Price: FREE
Where: Meet at the school
WHAT: Visit the Botanical Garden
Who: Keats students
Why:
Kunming, known as the “Spring City”, is also a kingdom of plants because of the mild weather.
Try Vegetarian Food
Price: Split the bill
Where: Meet at the school
WHAT: Foodie Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
Vegetarian foods in Yunnan are often characterized by their fresh ingredients and unique flavors, making them a delightful choice for those who prefer plant-based meals.
Try Red-braised pork
Price: Split cost
Where: Chengdu campus
WHAT: Foodie night
Who: Keats students
Why:
Chengdu’s take on red-braised pork belly transforms this classic comfort dish into an aromatic Sichuan masterpiece—slow-cooked in soy, ginger, and subtle spices until fork-tender, glistening with a sticky-sweet amber glaze, often served atop steamed buns.
Zhaojue Temple
Price:
Where: Chengdu campus
WHAT: Excursion
Who: Keats students
Why:
Zhaojue Temple in Chengdu is a historic Buddhist temple famous for its serene atmosphere and traditional architecture.
KTV Night
Price: FREE
Where: Meet at school and walk to the KTV
WHAT: KTV Party Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
After learning several Chinese songs, you are eager to find a chance to show. We will arrange a KTV night for you to have fun! KTV is not far away from our school and there are thousands of Chinese and English songs. And you can drink beer, eat snacks there and play cards.
Learn to Play Mahjong
Price: FREE
Where: Keats Cafeteria
WHAT: Learn to Play Mahjong
Who: Keats Students
Why:
Have you heard of “rivers of blood”? Let us tell you the rules of mahjong and let’s play it!
Make Sachet with Chinese Herbs
Price: FREE
Where: Chengdu campus - lounge
WHAT: Culture Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sachet (Xiāngnáng / 香囊) is a small, hand-carried pouch filled with aromatic Chinese herbs, traditionally used for health promotion, disease prevention, and warding off evil spirits according to folk customs.
Visit Shuangqiao Night Market
Price: FREE
Where: Meet at the school
WHAT: Visit Shuangqiao Night Market
Who: Keats Students
Why:
Shuangqiao Night Market is a big food market located in a urban village.
Visit Kuanzhai Alley
Price: FREE
Where: Chengdu campus - meet on the 3rd floor
WHAT: Night Market
Who: Keats students
Why:
Kuanzhai Alley, a meticulously preserved Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) district in Chengdu, interweaves ‘Wide Alley’ (宽巷子), ‘Narrow Alley’ (窄巷子), and ‘Well Alley’ (井巷子) to offer a living tapestry of Sichuan courtyard homes (四合院), sizzling street snacks, artisan crafts, and teahouse serenity amidst revived historical architecture and contemporary cultural energy.
Visit Lu Town
Price: Split the Bill
Where: Meet at the Chengdu campus
WHAT: Visit Lu Town
Who: Keats students
Why:
Nestled at the foot of the Longquan Hills, Chengdu’s 麓镇 (Lù Town) is a unique and charming European-style mountain town offering a picturesque escape with its tranquil lakes, art-filled plazas, and sophisticated boutiques.