Try Yunnan Pu’er Cuisine
Price: Split the Bill
Where: Kunming campus - Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Foodie Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
Pu’er cuisine (普洱菜) is the distinct culinary tradition of Pu’er City in Yunnan, China, characterized by its bold use of wild mountain herbs, fermented ingredients, and ethnic minority cooking techniques, reflecting the region’s biodiverse tea-forest ecosystems.
Play Table Tennis
Price: FREE
Where: Kunming - Tuodong Sports Stadium
WHAT: Sports Night
Who: Keats Students
Why:
Let’s do some sports after intensive Chinese classes!
Zhuang brocade circular fan
Price: FREE
Where: Keats 8th Floor
WHAT: Zhuang brocade circular fan
Who: Keats students
Why:
You can take a Zhuang brocade fan as a unique ethnic souvenir.
Come and create your own blown ink painting with us!
Price: FREE
Where: Chengdu campus - meet on the 3rd floor
WHAT: Culture Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
Blow ink with breath, paint unique Chinese charm.
Visit Kuanzhai Alley
Price: FREE
Where: Chengdu campus - meet on the 3rd floor
WHAT: Night Market
Who: Keats students
Why:
Kuanzhai Alley, a meticulously preserved Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) district in Chengdu, interweaves ‘Wide Alley’ (宽巷子), ‘Narrow Alley’ (窄巷子), and ‘Well Alley’ (井巷子) to offer a living tapestry of Sichuan courtyard homes (四合院), sizzling street snacks, artisan crafts, and teahouse serenity amidst revived historical architecture and contemporary cultural energy.
Hike on Qingcheng Mountain
Price: Split the Bill
Where: Meet at the Chengdu campus
WHAT: Hike on Qingcheng Mountain
Who: Keats students
Why:
Let’s hike Qingcheng Mountain! Breathe fresh mountain air and explore ancient Taoist landmarks of Sichuan.
Visit Tonghai
Price: Split the Bill
Where: Meet at the Kunming campus, and then take the train
WHAT: Visit Tonghai
Who: Keats students
Why:
Nestled beside the picturesque Qilu Lake, Yunnan Tonghai is a charming historic county renowned as a “hometown of culture and dance”, celebrated for its well-preserved ancient town, unique Hui Muslim customs, and the vibrant Yuxi Flower Lantern Festival.
Dounan Flower Market
Price: FREE
Where: Meet at school first and take subway there
WHAT: Visit the Dounan Flower Market
Who: Keats students
Why:
Dounan Flower Market is the largest flower trade market in Asia. You will be surprised about the number of fresh flowers and what’s more, the price is incredibly cheap. A bunch of roses only cost 5 RMB. Dounan Market also attracts many tourists come to visit. We can take the subway to the market directly.
Zhaojue Temple
Price: FREE
Where: Chengdu campus
WHAT: Excursion
Who: Keats students
Why:
Zhaojue Temple in Chengdu is a historic Buddhist temple famous for its serene atmosphere and traditional architecture.
Try Red-braised pork
Price: Split cost
Where: Chengdu campus
WHAT: Foodie night
Who: Keats students
Why:
Chengdu’s take on red-braised pork belly transforms this classic comfort dish into an aromatic Sichuan masterpiece—slow-cooked in soy, ginger, and subtle spices until fork-tender, glistening with a sticky-sweet amber glaze, often served atop steamed buns.