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.
Shoot Archery
Price: FREE
Where: Kunming Campus
WHAT: Sports Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
Let’s do some archery before the weekend comes.
Make Cloisonné Enamel Bookmark
Price: FREE
Where: Keats Cafeteria
WHAT: Make Cloisonné Enamel Bookmark
Who: Keats students
Why:
Yunnan is a place in China that has a long history of cloisonné enamel. Let’s make a bookmark using this technique guided by a teacher.
Nanping Street Night Market
Price: FREE
Where: Keats 8th Floor
WHAT: Night Market
Who: Keats students
Why:
Let’s stroll through Nanping Street Night Market, the most bustling downtown commercial block in Kunming.
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.
Visit Fuxian Lake
Price: Split the Cost
Where: Kunming Campus - Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Visit the Fuxian Lake
Who: Keats Students
Why:
Enjoy a peaceful and beautiful weekend at Fuxian Lake.
Luodai Ancient Town Trip
Price: FREE
Where: Chengdu campus - meet on the 3rd floor
WHAT: Excursion
Who: Keats students
Why:
Luodai Ancient Town is known as the No.1 Hakka Town in Western China. It preserves well-kept Ming and Qing buildings and ancient guild halls. You can taste traditional snacks and learn about Hakka immigration history here.
Visit Lu Town
Price: Split the Bill
Where: Meet at the Chengdu campus
WHAT: Visit Lu Town
Who: Keats students
Why:
Nestled at the foot of the Longquan Hills, Chengdu’s 麓镇 (Lù Town) is a unique and charming European-style mountain town offering a picturesque escape with its tranquil lakes, art-filled plazas, and sophisticated boutiques.
Fubao Village
Price: FREE
Where: Kunming Campus - Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Excursion
Who: Keats students
Why:
Fubao Village in Kunming is a charming rural village known for its traditional culture and scenic countryside.
Try Chinese Food
Price: Spli the Bill
Where: Meet on the 8th floor
WHAT: Foodie Night
Who: Keats students
Why:
We will try 6 to 8 delicious dishes and sit at a round table.