Daytrip to Tuanjie Village
Price: bus – 50 yuan ticket – 20 yuan
Where: Meet at Keats school first and then take bus there
WHAT: Visit Tuanjie Village
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Tuanjie village is around 20km from our school. It’s the most famous village in Kunming. You are welcome to visit the farmers’ houses, fields and orchards. If you pay 30 yuan, you can have a lunch with them. They also will cook wild vegetables dishes for you. After the trip, you will find out how nice Tuanjie people are!
Daytrip to Western Hills
Price: Ticket —— 60 Yuan Bus —— 2 Yuan
Where: Meet at school and take bus there
WHAT: Visit Western Hills
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Western Hills lies next to Dianchi Lake on the west of Kunming which are also called” Sleeping Beauty Hills”. There is a romantic legend about it and you really can see outline of a lying beauty. With an excellent forest environment, it provides tourists a fantastic mountain hiking. Besides enjoying the marvelous scenery, you will be surprised by carved stone arts on Western Hills.
Appreciate Chinese Traditional Music
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Appreciate Chinese Traditional Music
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Guzheng is one of the oldest instruments in China which is especially popular during the Qin Dynasty. Mighty Mountain and Flowing River (Gao Shan Liu Shui) and Guang Ling San are two of famous music that play with Guzheng. We will appreciate the beautiful music and introduce the story about them to you. You will love these two master pieces. Please join us!
Daytrip to Bird Flower Market
Price: Cost: bus – 2 yuan
Where: Meet at Keats chool 16th floor and take bus there
WHAT: Visit Bird Flower Market
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Bird Flower Market in Jingxing Street is the biggest local market in Kunming. You can see all sorts of flowers, plants and animals there. And it is also a popular trading place for antiques and souvenirs. Coins, paintings, jewelry, stones, potteries, carvings, marble products, and so on. You will definitely find good gifts there.
Daytrip to Flowers and Birds Market
Price: Bus – 2 yuan
Where: Meet at school first and then take bus there
WHAT: Visit Flowers and Birds Market
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
The Flowers and Birds Market is one of the famous markets in China’s Spring City, Kunming. Since 1983 the Flowers and Birds Market has been built into a comprehensive public spot for shopping,walking and leisure. You can see all sorts of shops and stalls, especially those special flowers, birds and fish. It is a good place to buy souvenirs of Yunnan. We will wait for you at the school to take you to the market.
Play Mahjong
Price: Free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Learn to Play Chinese Mahjong
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Mahjong is a game for four players that originated in China. In ancient times, many rich women played it for fun. The game is played differently in different parts of China, so things get even more interesting when people from different parts of the country – and the world – come together. Come join this session, learn the basic rules of the game, and have lots of fun!
Yunnan Provincial Museum
Price: Free
Where: Meet at Keats school and take bus to the museum
WHAT: Vsit Yunnan Provincial Museum
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
The Yunnan Provincial Museum is a museum of culture and history in Yunnan. Its collection, which number more than 19 thousand objects, is among the largest and most comprehensive in Yunnan Province. Highly recommended!
Play Chinese Chess
Price: Cost: free Tea: free
Where: Keats Lounge
WHAT: Learn to Play Chinese Chess
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Chinese Chess is an interesting and competitive game played between two players. It is currently enjoyed by millions in Asia. The game is representative of an ancient battlefield. You need to control your pieces (such as soldier, horse, cannon, elephant etc.) to gain the final victory. It is intense and interesting. Come join in the fun!
Daytrip to Yuantong Park(Zoo)
Price: Bus – 2 yuan ticket – 30 yuan
Where: Meet at school first and then take bus there
WHAT: Visit Yuantong Park(Zoo)
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Every March, the people of Kunming participate in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Kunming’s Yuantong park. Don’t miss this opportunity to see thousands of cherry blossom trees in full bloom. On the way, you can visit a famous temple next to the park —— Yuantong Temple. It is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in China.
Dai Flavor Food Dinner
Price: Bus: 2 yuan Cost: 50 yuan
Where: Meet at school and take bus to the resturant
WHAT: Have a nice Dai flavor food dinner
Who: Students and Teachers
Why:
Dai is one of 55 minorities in China and their population is about 1.2 million. Most of Dai people live in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province. Due to Xishuangbanna is near Thiland, their foods and drinks are similar to Thai cuisine. All people love their sour sweet and sour spicy flavor. Come to join us to have a wonderful dinner in a Dai flavor restaurant.