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!
Daytrip to Green lake Park
Price: Cost: free Bus：2RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school first, and then take bus to Green lake Park
WHAT: Visit Green lake Park
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Green Lake is one of Kunming iconic sites. As it is located in the city center, Green Lake has become the first choice for Kunming’s residents to relax, rest and exercise. Green Lake is also a place for celebrating folk culture where you can see many of the older generation playing tai chi, dancing to traditional Yunnan‘s minority cultures dances, singing folk songs as well as many young artists practicing painting. You can also buy a few delicious local snacks. If you would like to better understand Kunming’s folk culture and the life of ordinary Kunming people, join us as we visit Green Lake!
Paper – cut
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Learn paper-cut
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Red paper cutting is one of China’s Han population’s most ancient cultural tradition. Chinese people at Chinese New Year, enjoy cutting all types of red paper stencils including animals, children, Chinese gods among various other images. Once cut, the red paper stencils are attached window, doors and walls of the house. They represent happiness, good luck and fortune. If you are interested in paper cutting, we invite you to join us in learning how to cut paper together! Red paper stencils are an excellent gift for friends and family.
Heilongtan Park
Price: Cost: 20 Bus：2RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school and take bus to Heilongtan Park
WHAT: Visit Heilongtan Park
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Heilongtan Park is one of must-go parks in Kunming. “Heilong” means black dragon and “Tan” means pool. Local people believe that there is a huge dragon live deep inside. Because a half of that pool is full of clean water, but the water of another half is yellow. So Kunming people thought the dragon is swimming in the yellow water. If you don’t go there to witness by yourself, you will not believe it. In autumn, Kunming people will also go there to appreciate flowers exhibition. Now there are many flowers is blooming. Let’s go to visit this wonderful park together.
Buffet dinner
Price: Cost: 70 Bus：2 RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school and take bus there
WHAT: Enjoy a nice dinner with your schoolmates
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Haolunge Buffet Restaurant is one of top buffet restaurants in Kunming. They offered hundreds of Chinese foods and western foods. Kung Pao Chicken, roast duck, fry fresh vegetables, soups, pizzas, bacon, French fries, pasta, and so on. You can enjoy your favorite foods in a very comfortable environment. It is located in city center and after having dinner, you can walk around city center to enjoy the beautiful night in Kunming.
Day Trip to Guandu Ancient Town
Price: Bus：4 RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school and take bus to Guandu Ancient Town
WHAT: Visit Guandu Ancient Town
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
There are several ancient towns in Yunnan province. The most famous in Kunming is Guandu ancient town. It is located in the southeast of Kunming which is 40 min. by bus from our school. There are many beautiful architectures of Tang, Qing and Song dynasty there. When you visit there, you also can experience the local people’s daily life, buy souvenirs of Yunnan style like scarves, purses, paintings, and so on. We believe your trip in Yunnan will be more interesting after you visiting Guandu ancient town.
Play Chinese Game
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Learn to play Chinese games
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Chinese Games are one of the best methods to learn Chinese. There were many students study and practice Chinese when they played games with their teachers. During the years of teaching, we have created many Chinese games to help our students practice Chinese in a happy environment. Come to play Chinese games and practice Chinese with us.
KTV
Price: 30 RMB
Where: Meet at Keats school first and then walk to the KTV
WHAT: Sing in the KTV
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Singing songs in a KTV is always one of the best choices in the weekend. This Sunday teachers and students are welcome to join us to go to a KTV. Windsor’s KTV is close to our school which is only 10 min. on foot. There are thousands popular and classical English songs and you don’t have to worry that there is no songs for you. Come and join us and enjoy your stay in China.
Chinese Movie – The Great Hypnotist《催眠大师》
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Watch a interesting Chinese movie
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
In 2014，one Chinese movie brought a storm in every cinema. That is The Great Hypnotist《催眠大师》. The movie relatives with a new topic in Modern Chinese society. The story happens between a hypnotist Xu Ruining and his patient Ren Xiaoyan. And the end of story will be a huge surprise for you. All audiences evaluate this movie as the best Chinese movie this year. After this great movie, we will have a discussion about the movie and some interesting topics.
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