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Things to Do After Chinese Class

When you study Mandarin Chinese at Keats, there are many things you can do outside of class. Life in China is so colorful. You will not feel lonely when you study in China. Instead, you will gain many unforgettable memories.
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When you study Mandarin Chinese at Keats, there are many things you can do outside of class. Life in China is so colorful. You will not feel lonely when you study in China. Instead, you will gain many unforgettable memories.

Outdoor & Indoor Sports

When you take a Chinese language program at Keats, you can find many good places for hiking and cycling, such as Motian Hills, Snake Mountain, Golden Temple, and the Western Hills in Kunming. You can also cycle around Dianchi Lake in Kunming or Erhai Lake in Dali and appreciate the breathtaking view. Opposite the headquarter campus is the biggest sports stadium in Yunnan, with a football field, basketball court, tennis court, badminton court, and swimming pool. Kunming also has one of the top golf courses in Asia – Spring City Golf Course. There are also places for ice skating in big shopping malls. As a Keats student, you will have free access to the Keats Fitness Center, which is located in the school building. If not Kunming, Lijiang is an excellent place for hiking.

Local Culture & Chinese Culture

Kunming embraces both traditional and contemporary cultures. Unlike Beijing, Shanghai, or other metropolises that are crowded with skyscrapers, Kunming is a laid-back and historical city. You can have an adventure at local markets, such as the Bird and Flower Market – a place selling local handicrafts, Zhuanxin Farm Product Market – the biggest and the most famous food market in Kunming, Dounan Flower Market – the biggest flower market in China. Keats offers Chinese cultural classes such as calligraphy class, Tai Chi class, Chinese cooking class, and Chinese musical instrument class at the headquarters in Kunming. Keats also offers free cultural events every Thursday evening, including playing mahjong, tea tasting, paper cutting, paper folding, kite making, card games, making Chinese knots, ethnic group dancing, Chinese chess, chopsticks practice, etc., at all Keats locations.

Tours & Sightseeing

When you learn Chinese in China at Keats, you can enjoy free excursions organized by Keats every Saturday. Day trips are also available on Sundays at reasonable and affordable prices. You will have a chance to visit many beautiful places in China. The Golden Temple, Black Dragon Pool, Daguan Park, Guandu Ancient Town, Minority Village, Yuantong Temple, Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Caves. Parks are also great places to take a break from your Mandarin classes. Green Lake Park, Lotus Lake Park, and Haigeng Park are free parks to enjoy walking, jogging, and cycling. Start your day with the bright sun rising and complete your everyday activities in the radiant sunset glow. Life at Keats School is just like a picture full of poetic scenes. Many Keats locations across China allow Keats students to have different options for sightseeing and touring after the Chinese class.

Local Gourmet & Cuisine

Chinese cuisine is considered an exciting part of your experience when you learn Mandarin Chinese in China. In Yunnan, people like the spicy taste and sour flavor. Yunnan food, also known as Dian cuisine, is a mixed culture of 25 minority groups that inhabit Yunnan. Keats organizes group dinners every Friday to try all kinds of local foods. Do you know what to order in a Chinese restaurant? Famous local foods include 炸洋芋 (spicy fried potatoes), 烤/油炸臭豆腐 (roasted/fried stinky tofu served with spicy sauce), 豆花米线 (rice noddle with gravy and jelly tofu), 过桥米线 (cross-bridge rice noddle), 豆面汤圆 (sticky rice dumpling covered by syrup and grounded pea powder), 烤乳扇 (roasted cheese).

Beautiful Yunnan

Known as a “Spring City”, Kunming is home to some of the mildest and most pleasant weather of any city in China. Many exciting destinations await your discovery right here in Yunnan Province, just a short bus or train ride from Kunming. The intensive one-on-one Chinese lessons are now offered at 9 locations in Yunnan. Learn Chinese in Kunming (headquarters), Learn Chinese in Dali, Learn Chinese in Lijiang, Learn Chinese in Tengchong, Learn Chinese in Xishuangbanna, Learn Chinese in Puzhehei, Learn Chinese in Yuanyang, Learn Chinese in Jianshui, Learn Chinese in Jingmai Tea Mountain.

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Social Activities

Kunming, as vibrant as Beijing and Shanghai, is a destination many young people desire. There are loads of things to do after the class. Outside of Keats, you would find loads of night events and parties to go to with friends in bars and pubs. You could practice what you’ve learned in class while enjoying your nightlife here. KTV is another exciting experience that you can’t miss. At Keats, we have movie night every Tuesday, language exchange with native Chinese people every Wednesday, Chinese cultural activities every Thursday, group dinner to try local cuisine every Friday, and free excursions every Saturday. These events and activities can help the students at Keats to make friends with each other and Chinese people. It’s also an excellent way to dive into the daily life of Chinese people.

Shows & Exhibition

If you are not a fan of social activities, there are also multiple choices available for you to spend a wonderful private time. Theatres in Kunming are ideal places for Philharmonic Orchestra lovers and stage play lovers; watching a film in the cinema is not a bad choice. Different types of museums will give you a better understanding of Chinese culture and local culture. With 25 minority ethnic groups inhabiting Yunnan, the stunning dance show Dynamic Yunnan amazes everyone who watches it.

Hands-on Experience

If you want to stay away from the busy life in Beijing and Shanghai, Kunming is an excellent place for you to slow down and get fully relaxed. You would find many places to have some hands-on experience. You may find workshops for painting, making drip coffee, forging jewelry, clay modeling, Bai tie-dyed technique. You will explore inner peace in the deep of your heart while you learn Chinese in Kunming.

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Viktor | Switzerland

Small Group Chinese Class

My school is amazing. I recommend Keats School because it is a more convenient way to learn Chinese in Kunming.

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Kristen | Canada

Small Group Chinese Class

I have really enjoyed the Chinese course in China at Keats and meeting the teachers here and the students. We have a lot of fun in class. It is a really great school to learn with good teaching methods and a really good textbook, examples and games, and everything.

Sanny | USA

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

I have to say it’s tons of fun. I have been here for 2 weeks. Not knowing what it was gonna be like, I was more than surprised at how great it is. The teachers are great, they are understanding. They do a Chinese language program that suits just you. The location is perfect for learning Chinese in China.

Shihori | Japan

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

In the one-to-one intensive Chinese course, you can choose the learning method you like. The small group Chinese class in China at Keats follows the HSK textbook. Teachers often collect feedback from the students, teachers listen to our requirements and opinions. I felt that my oral level is better than before .

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Amauri | USA

Small Group Chinese Class

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.

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Rients | Netherlands

Small Group Chinese Class

Kunming is a great place to learn Chinese in China because not many Chinese on the street speak English. Keats has been a great school for me and a lot of other foreigners who studied in China recommended it to me. I think they are all right. The study method here is really structured. They make learning Chinese really easy. There are also a lot of cultural and natural places to visit.

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Sarah | Dubai

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

My teachers are all excellent. They trained the teachers so professionally. I feel like I learn very quickly with my teacher. They are very serious about their students and I know every teacher is like this. I would highly recommend that you come to Keats if you are looking for the best Chinese school in China.

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Faith | UK

Intensive One-on-One Chinese Classes

I have 2 teachers, and I do 4 hours a day. So I have got Dong Laoshi and Jin Laoshi. Both of them are very good. They made the experience very nice to me. They are willing to help you whenever, so if you ever have a question here, the teachers are always there to help you whether it is visas, whether it is getting around the city. Everyone wants to talk to you.

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