Visit Heijing Ancient Town
Price: Split the Cost
Where: Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Visit Heiijing Ancient Town
Who: Keats students
Why:
Heijing Ancient Town in Yunnan is a well-preserved historic town renowned for its rich salt trade heritage, traditional architecture, and tranquil charm.
Visit the Wetland Park
Price: FREE
Where: Keats 8th Floor
WHAT: Wetland Park
Who: Keats students
Why:
Let’s have a daytrip to the wetland park next to the Dianchi Lake, to breathe the fresh air and appreciate the beauty of the Dianchi Lake.
Make Sweet Rice Balls
Price: FREE
Where: Keats Cafeteria
WHAT: Make Sweet Rice Balls
Who: Keats students
Why:
The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities with vibrant lantern displays, traditional performances, and the enjoyment of glutinous rice balls (tangyuan) symbolizing unity and family reunion.
Daytrip to Dongchuan
Price: RMB 252
Where: Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Visit Dongchuan
Who: Keats students
Why:
Dongchuan is a small county close to Kunming. It is famous for its red earth and potatoes.
Visit the Western Hills
Price: FREE
Where: Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Visit the Western Hills
Who: Keats Students
Why:
Western Hills are located next to the Dianchi Lake. After hiking on the Western Hills, you will see the whole Kunming city.
Make Chinese Knot
Price: FREE
Where: Keats Cafeteria
WHAT: Learn to Make Chinese Knot
Who: Keats Students
Why:
It looks difficult. You will never know that it is easy if you don’t try.
Spring Festival Party
Price: FREE
Where: Keats Cafeteria
WHAT: Spring Festival Party
Who: All the teachers and students
Why:
Spring Festival is around the corner. Let’s make some dumplings and play games.
Make Bamboo-braided Fans
Price: FREE
Where: Keats School
WHAT: Make Bamboo-braided Fans
Who: Keats Students
Why:
Fans play a significant aspect in Chinese culture and Chinese life regarding of social identities and ranks.
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.
Keats Christmas Potluck Dinner
Price: FREE
Where: Keats Cafeteria
WHAT: Keats Christmas Potluck Dinner
Who: Keats Students and Teachers
Why:
Please bring/cook some food to share with your Keats classmates and teachers. If you do not have a kitchen, you are welcome to use the big Keats kitchen, which will be available from 2PM. Then we will have a talent show.