Intensive One-on-one Chinese Course

You can choose to study Chinese in Kunming for 4 hours per day (20 hours/week) or 6 hours per day (30 hours/week). If you want to learn Chinese in China, the intensive one-on-one Chinese course is the fastest way to improve your Chinese. We use unique teaching methods developed by Keats. Your Chinese teacher(s) will prepare your lessons according to your level of Chinese and your learning goals to ensure that you learn the most Chinese in the shortest possible time. Accommodation is included. The Keats headquarters in Kunming offers facilities such as a library, gym, and cafeteria and complimentary services such as airport pick-up, Chinese cultural activities, excursions, and meals.

Why learn Chinese in Kunming?

Why should you learn Chinese in Kunming, Yunnan? There are many reasons to help you make the decision.

Kunming is the provincial capital city of Yunnan province. It is also the well-known “Eternal Spring City” with the mildest climate in the southwestern land of China. This city embraces both traditional and modern elements of China, which can present you with the most authentic Chinese culture and living experience.

Yunnan province is also the most popular touring destination in China, which has rich cultural and natural touring attractions. You would have an excellent study trip that perfectly combines Chinese learning and traveling by learning Chinese in Kunming.

Places to Visit in Kunming – Western Hill Park

Western Hill Park sits in the west suburbs of Kunming City. It is one of the eight major sightseeing destinations in Kunming. Looking at it from a distance, the Western Hill is like a sleeping beauty. Undulating along the lakeshore of the Dianchi Lake, the Western Hill is with dense forest, a fresh cleaning environment, and many grottos with a long history on the top of the hill. Western Hill Park is suitable for hiking with friends or just enjoying a picnic in the park on the weekend. It is also a good place to enjoy jogging and riding if you’re a sports lover. Among all the things you can do after classes in Kunming, you cannot miss visiting Western Hill Park.

Places to Visit in Kunming – Green Lake Park

The Green Lake Park is a free public park in the downtown area and is praised as a green jade embedded in the middle of the city. It is located next to Yunnan University and the previous Army Institute. Traditional Chinese bridges, gardens, and pavilions divide the park into several sections which are well-connected.

You can boat here to enjoy a peaceful moment, feed the red-peak seagulls on winter days, or take photos of the picturesque scenery in the park, or take a walk here.

This park is also an ideal place for a relaxing weekend time. One of the benefits that Keats students can enjoy is the free weekend excursion organized by the school. Many famous local parks and museums are all on the list to visit.

Places to Visit in Kunming – Golden Palace Park

Golden Palace Park was built with brass in Ming Dynasty. The brass materials make the building shine like gold when it reflects sunshine. The forests surrounding the Palace also look bright in their golden lights. Sitting in the north suburbs of Kunming, Golden Palace is one of the four great brass palaces in China, and it is also the most well-preserved among these four. In the Emperor Kangxi period, the commander Wu Sangui redecorated the palace. It is now a popular park for local people to appreciate flower blossoms.

Things To Do in Kunming – Touring & Sightseeing

When you learn Chinese in Kunming, many touring sites such as the Stone Forest and the Dongchuan Red Land are very close to Kunming.

The Stone Forest is famous for its typical feature of the Karst landscape. There are karst caves, stalactites, eroded lakes, cliff waterfalls, cone-shaped peaks, etc. Almost all kinds of karst landforms in the world are demonstrated here, forming a panoramic view of karst geological landforms.

The Dongchuan Red Land is a paradise for photography lovers. The rich iron and aluminum content in the soil turns the land into a striking red color. Dongchuan Red Land is considered the most imposing red land in the world, except the Brazil red land.

Cuisine in Kunming – Rose stuffed pastry 鲜花饼 (Vegetarian Choice)

Yunnan has the biggest fresh flower trading market in China. Yunnan people enjoy the taste of flowers. The edible roses are one of the flowers that are widely used in cooking. As one of the dishes that you must try when learning Chinese in Kunming, the rose stuffed pastry is the signature food of Kunming. It is a shortbread cake made of edible roses unique to Yunnan. The rose petals, granulated sugar, animal oils, pine nuts, and sometimes even chopped cured ham are evenly blended to become the stuffing. It is representative of Yunnan’s classic desserts with Yunnan characteristics.