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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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Amauri | USA

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The teachers at Keats know how to read the students and how to help students learn Chinese language easily. They know the level of the students. I am a slow learner, but they managed to adapt to my learning. They made the class very fun, very exciting. I am pleased that not only I got to learn the culture and the language, but I also got to make amazing friends, really unbelievable, Chinese friends and European friends, American friends, from all over the world.

Mike | Australia

Small Group Chinese Class

I think Kunming is a great city, the weather is really good. I really like Keats school and found it is very organized. The teachers here are very good. They have a coffee shop and new classrooms, a new lounge area here now, so you can chill out with your friends and practice your spoken Chinese with natives. If you’re considering coming to Keats to study, I would really recommend it. It’s the best place to learn Mandarin and I think it will be a great experience for you.

 

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Hilary | USA

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

I’ve had a really great time here. I’ve studied a lot with my teacher who was fantastic. Keats School tried very hard to match its students with really good teachers that their personality works very well together. I really enjoy studying Chinese at Keats and I will definitely come back.

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Pakorn | Thailand

Small Group Chinese Class

It is very convenient to come to Kunming from Thailand. I really like my Chinese class and my Chinese improved a lot in a few months. There are many benefits of learning Chinese. The best thing I like about Keats is that it is in Kunming, a city with eternal spring. There is so much to see in Kunming and you will love this city after you come.

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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.

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Josh | USA

Small Group Chinese Class

I really had a wonderful experience at the school. The teachers are very very friendly. In my class, we practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We play games and other fun activities. We have trips around town. The staff at Keats is phenomenal. My teacher is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my educational experience. She comes in with a smile every day.

Liam | UK

HSK Test Preparation Course

Last year I started studying Chinese at University. The reason that I came here is that currently, I’m preparing for the HSK 5 test. Also, I heard that this is one of the best schools to study Mandarin in China. After I came here I realized that Kunming is a pretty cool city to live in and with regards to the teachers’ teaching methods, I think they’re very professional. And I think the language environment is good so now I’m ready to take the HSK 5.

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Hitanshu | UK

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

It doesn’t matter what level of Chinese you have, or even you can start from the zero level. Your teacher will prepare the lessons according to your requirements. The advantage of living in the school is that you will have your tutoring, you will have your private accommodation with your own bathroom and all the meals provided. I highly recommend everybody to actually take the whole package because you get to meet other students.

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