Price: Cost: 65      Bus：4RMB

Where: Meet at school and take bus to the Yunnan Wild Animal Park

WHAT: Visit Yunnan Wild Animal Park

Who: Students and Teachers

Why:

Yunnan wild animal park is about 10 km away from Kunming city center. It is near the Golden Temple. The park is very large.  There are over 200 kinds of animal there.  Some animals are unique to Yunnan, such as red panda, gold monkey, green peafowl etc . You can choose to take tourist car or go by foot in the park. Bring your camera and join us!

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!

Price: Cost: 50       Bus：2RMB

Where: Meet at Keats school and take bus to a BBQ resturant

WHAT: Have some nice BBQ with your schoolmate

Who: Students and Teachers

Why:

Everyone who comes to Kunming knows that life in Kunming is relaxed in particular friends often eat barbeque together. Barbeque stalls are often located outside and friends will sit around a table together. They can try barbequing themselves or ask the staff to assist them instead. They have all sorts of meat and vegetable dishes they can try together. Eating together, drinking together, talking with friends is a very enjoyable experience. Let’s all go for barbeque together! 

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.