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1-week Beijing Tour Led by a Keats teacher, practice your Chinese all the time.

Discover Beijing's magic in a week: Imperial history, modern marvels, and cultural treasures await!

Day 1

Arrival in Beijing

by flight or high-speed train

Morning/Afternoon: Flight from Kunming to Beijing.

After arriving: Check into your hotel and visit Santitun. Sanlitun represents a cosmopolitan side of Beijing, contrasting with the historical and traditional aspects of the city. It’s a place where the city’s modern pulse is felt most strongly, with a youthful energy that attracts people from all walks of life.

Evening: Enjoy a relaxing dinner at a nearby restaurant and prepare for the next day’s activities.

Day 2

The Heart of Beijing

by subway

Morning: Visit Tiananmen Square and explore the surrounding monuments, including the People’s Heroes Monument and Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall.

Late Morning: Tour the Great Hall of the People (if open to the public).

Afternoon: Spend the rest of the day at the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) to appreciate its historic architecture and vast collection of artifacts.

Evening: Stroll along Qianmen Street, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the vibrant night market.

Day 3

Historical and Cultural Exploration

by subway

Morning: Visit the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) and explore its gardens, pavilions, and the famous Marble Boat.

Noon: Have lunch at a nearby restaurant, with local or international cuisine.

Afternoon: Visit the ruins of the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) and then head to the Olympic Park to see the Bird’s Nest Stadium.

Evening: Return to your hotel or enjoy a casual dinner near your accommodations.

Day 4

Old Beijing and Lakes

by subway

Morning: Start your day with a visit to Beihai Park, enjoy the scenic views and visit landmarks within the park such as the White Pagoda.

Noon: Have lunch in the area, perhaps trying out some traditional Beijing snacks.

Afternoon: Explore Prince Gong’s Mansion (Gongwangfu) followed by a leisurely walk around Shichahai and a visit to Nanluoguxiang Alley for shopping and snacking.

Evening: Experience a traditional Peking Opera performance or enjoy a quiet evening at a local teahouse.

Day 5

Great Wall Adventure and Temple of Heaven

by car

Early Morning: Depart for a day trip to the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Spend the morning hiking and taking in the views.

Afternoon: Return to Beijing and have lunch en route.

Late Afternoon: Visit the Temple of Heaven Park, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound Altar.

Evening: Dinner at a restaurant serving specialties such as Peking duck.

Day 6

Cultural Heritage Sites

by subway

Morning: Visit Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple), one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in the world.

Late Morning: Continue to the Confucius Temple and the adjacent Imperial College (Guozijian) Museum.

Afternoon: Spend your afternoon at the National Museum of China, exploring China’s vast history through its exhibitions.

Evening: Visit the Panjiayuan Flea Market.

Day 7

Departure

by flight

Morning/Afternoon: Depending on your flight schedule, you might have time for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Departure: Head to Beijing airport for your flight back to Kunming to continue your lessons or onward to your next destination.

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Vanya | BULGARIA

Small Group Chinese Class

I found Keats to be very good, teachers are excellent and really take the students seriously. Kunming is the best place to learn Mandarin in China. The environment is awesome, no pollution. The air quality is great, good weather. The people here are very friendly. I come to take classes every day. I feel comfortable studying Chinese at Keats. I learned so many things, although I only studied at Keats for 2 months. I am really satisfied with my teacher. For us foreigners, Keats is the best Chinese school in China. Therefore, I would highly recommend Keats to all of you.

嶋田京子 | Japan

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

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.

Joleen | Germany

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

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.

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杜文宇 | Netherlands

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

So during my first week at Keats, I didn’t dare to speak any Chinese words. I found out that my Chinese level quickly improved since then. Although I have many options to study in China, for example, some other schools have homestay, I found I could immerse myself and fully focus on learning Chinese by staying at Keats.

Alibaba | USA

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

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.

星河明 | Japan

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

I took the one-on-one Intensive Chinese class for 6 hours a day. The classes are very interesting. The teachers are caring and the content the teacher teaches me is suitable for my level. It is an easy way to learn Mandarin. I have a lot of time practicing Chinese in class. The food is great here. I have improved my Chinese through this program at Keats.

Jean | USA

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

I can’t tell you how much I liked it. The thing I liked about the teachers and the teaching method is that there is so much flexibility. The other thing I liked about the teaching is the combination of classic textbook learning and going outside. I loved it! I like getting to know other students. Everybody shared the same goal and that’s making their Chinese better. Kunming is a big city, but it is very safe to live here. Another thing I liked about Keats is the idea that people here help you. I can’t recommend it enough. I think it was a valuable experience. Looking forward to coming back!

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Faith | UK

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

I have 2 teachers, and I do 4 hours a day. So I have got Dong Laoshi and Jin Laoshi. Both of them are very good. They made the experience very nice to me. They are willing to help you whenever, so if you ever have a question here, the teachers are always there to help you whether it is visas, whether it is getting around the city. Everyone wants to talk to you.

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