You can choose to study Chinese in Tengchong 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 immersion one-on-one 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.

• Single/Double room accommodation with private bathroom
• The Keats location is in Heshun Ancient Town
• Clean, safe and comfortable
• Embrace the tranquility of life in Tengchong, Yunnan, where the rhythm of nature, rich cultural heritage, and warm community spirit create a living experience like no other

There are many reasons why you should learn the Chinese language in China, especially in Tengchong.

Tengchong is a historical and cultural city located on the China-Myanmar border in the western part of Yunnan Province. It is famous for its border trade with Myanmar, as the famous hometown of overseas Chinese, and the main battlefield of the China-Myanmar-India War Zone during World War II. Speaking of Tengchong, people always think of jade, thermal springs, and border city. Compared with Lijiang and Dali, Tengchong is relatively less known, with simple locals and beautiful scenery. It is a border town like a paradise, and its attractions are relatively more concentrated, which is more convenient to visit.

• The best thing about studying in Tengchong is that your teacher will accompany you to do sightseeing every day after class, to create a pure Chinese language environment for you. Your teacher will practice Chinese with you in real-life situations. Studying Chinese in Tengchong not only focuses on the Chinese language but also offers a chance to explore the local culture with your teacher.
• Note: The entrance ticket and transportation fee (if there is any) for sightseeing after class are not included in the tuition fee. Many places are free.

• If you prefer to have an all-Chinese learning environment and not speak any English, Tengchong is for you. Please don’t be surprised if you are the only student in Tengchong or if you barely see any international visitors.
• If you prefer a big and vivid international student community or expect a school community experience, please choose to learn Chinese in Kunming at the Kunming campus.

Different types of transportation can be chosen when traveling to Tengchong to learn Chinese.

Tengchong is located in the southwest of Yunnan province. It is approximately 397 miles southwest of the provincial capital of Kunming.

The easiest way to get to Tengchong is by flying from Kunming. It only takes about an hour to get there. There is no high-speed train from Kunming to Tengchong, so taking the train is not an option.

We offer airport pick-up and drop-off for free.

Heshun Ancient Town is a border town with a history of 600 years. It is a well-known hometown of trading in ancient times. The old streets and alleys, ancestral halls, and archways were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Here you can experience the beauty of rural scenery, the delicate of small bridges and flowing water, the charm of history and culture, and the harmony of local folk customs.

Tengchong Jiangdong Ginkgo Village is 18 miles south of Tengchong. It owns more than 3,000 ancient ginkgo trees, and there are more than 30,000 tree seedlings, which makes it a reputable village full of Ginkgo. This village is a seasonal touring attraction. You can only enjoy the beauty of the “golden world” here from the beginning of November to mid-December each year. This is also the best time to have an immersive Chinese learning experience here. It is also a gathering place for photography enthusiasts during this period.

Tengchong is a place to enjoy immersion Mandarin Chinese courses and an ideal place for sightseeing.

Tengchong, with 97 volcanoes, is the best destination for exploring volcanic landforms. The Tengchong Volcano Geothermal National Geological Park is an excellent place to appreciate volcanic geology. The scenic area mainly includes large and small empty mountains, columnar joints, and the Black Fish River.

Entering the gate of the scenic area, there is a small museum about the volcano on the right side; you can learn some knowledge about the formation and structure of the volcano here.

Beihai Wetland Park is about 10 kilometers away from the county. This is the only national standard wetland reserve in Yunnan Province. Pastures, plank roads, surrounded by mountains this is the initial impression that most people have about Beihai Wetland Park. The diversity of the Beihai wetland ecosystem is unique. Mid-April is the most beautiful time of the year in Beihai.

Yunnan is rich in geothermal resources, accounting for a quarter of the known thermal springs in China. Tengchong is the place with the most concentrated geothermal resources in Yunnan. There are about 80 thermal springs here, and the Thermal Sea is the most representative. It is the second-largest thermal field in China, with the highest water temperature reaching 102 degrees. It is the best place for thermal therapy in China.

When visiting Tengchong, bathing in the thermal spring is a must-do thing on your sightseeing list. This is the only area in China where volcanoes and geothermal coexist, and there are many types of thermal springs. If you have chronic skin diseases, you can choose sulfur springs to enjoy a bath, for it’s helpful with improving it. Don’t worry if you have sensitive skin. A bicarbonate spring can let you enjoy a hot bath as well.

Here in Tengchong, you can have the ultimate experience with the open-air thermal spring.

You can learn and practice your Chinese while in the market. For example, you can learn different Chinese words about fruits and vegetables, ask for prices, and bargain in the market. Using the free online Chinese classes conducted by Keats School so that you can be fully ready for your exploration of the market.

Not only can you buy a wealth of food ingredients here, but you also eat the most authentic Tengchong breakfast at the food stands scattered along the road. If you want to bring some souvenirs, the instant beef jerky, cured ribs, brown sugar, and rice cakes sold in the Heshun Morning Market are all good choices.

Do you know what to order in a Chinese restaurant?

The Stir-fried Glutinous Rice cake is a must-try local dish in Tengchong. This is a dish cooked with glutinous rice cake. The cooking method is to cut the glutinous rice cake into small pieces, then add ham, eggs, meat, radish, and tomatoes into the pot and stir-fry them together.

Stir-fried Glutinous Rice cake is simple but delicious, easy to get the ingredients, and easy to cook. Therefore, it is prevalent for both local inhabitants and tourists.

Tengchong hotpot does not apply metal pots to cook but only uses the earthenware pot made in Manyi Village, outskirts of Tengchong City. The Tengchong hotpot should be simmered so the food boiled in the pot will have a fresh and rich taste.

Tengchong hotpot is a signature dish in the Tengchong area served at the banquet on festive days or when guests visit. This dish uses green vegetables, taro, deep-fried pork, yellow bamboo shoots, and other base materials simmered with pig bone soup for several hours.

Besides the Tengchong hotpot, there are another 10 dishes you must try when learning Chinese in Yunnan.

Pea flour congee in Tengchong is no less famous than rice noodles or rice cake. A small bowl of pea flour congee is unremarkable, but it is time-consuming to make. Firstly, the top-quality peas should be selected and put into a basin to soak for a day or overnight. Then they will be ground in a stone mill with water, filtered with a clean cloth, and boiled to become congee.

The way of having pea flour congee is also full of imagination. The red chili powders, bright yellow fresh ginger water, milky garlic sauce, and more than a dozen seasonings can be added according to different tastes. Pea flour congee can be eaten alone, or you can have it with other food to create a richer taste.