Latest Comments

• • November 29, 2011
  • Interview: Fan Zhou
    

    Thanks very much for this. Always good to have some cultural input on GK. Would be great to have news of exhibitions at this museum or elsewhere in Kunming posted here too!

• • September 11, 2011
  • Interview: John Nevada Lundemo
    

    His mother told him "Someday you will be a man,
    And you will be the leader of a big old band.
    Many people coming from miles around
    To hear you play your music when the sun go down
    Maybe someday your name will be in lights
    Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight."

    Go go
    Go Johnny go
    Go go go Johnny go
    Go Johnny Lundemo go!!!

• • July 1, 2011
  • Video: Kunming driver crosses pedestrian bridge
    

    WOW!!! Where to start?
    1. What was he thinking????
    2. Why didn't people stop him?
    3. How was he not dragged out and beaten?
    4. Even on a pedestrian bridge he was an ***h*** driver
    (not allow a man carrying a baby up the stairs to pass)
    5. Was he given a hefty fine, had his license withdrawn, or even questioned by the police?
    6. German technology! Yes we can!!!!
    (doubt a QQ could have done it)
    Maybe time to leave Kunming - it's regressing to jungle law

• • May 24, 2011
  • Kunming in 1944: The photos of Dr Clinton Millett
    

    Thanks, this is great, very interesting period documentary. Would be even better if all the other photos had some labels too, perhaps just stating location. Things have changed a bit and it's not obvious where in the city they were taken.

• • December 2, 2010
  • Best of Kunming 2010 reader nominations
    

    I would suggest to divide the international category into "Other Asian" and "Western" otherwise the comparison is not really fair. Then Makye Ame should go into the former, as it can't really be compared with standard chinese restaurants. Also included there should be the small Japanese place opposite Grand Park Hotel. Hump should be added to the bar category. How about a "Best Bakery" category to include French Cafe, Just Hot, Slice of Heaven, etc.

Latest Forum Posts

• • March 20, 2012
    
  • Forums > Travel Yunnan > End of Hanoi flights
    

    Bad news for anyone wanting to travel to Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines is replacing its Kunming flight to Hanoi with Chengdu. The last flight out of Kunming is on 25 March and the first from Chengdu on 26 June. No chinese airline covers the KMG-HAN sector. It's ironic that just as Kunming is getting a new airport we lose an international flight. But that may also be part of the reason. Did a dramatic rise in fees at the new airport compared to the current one have a part in Vietnam Airlines' decision? Anyway, I was lucky that I got back on one of the last flights!

• • February 9, 2012
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > Vietnam consulate opening hours?
    

    I've been there in the meantime, it's 9-12 and 2-6.

• • February 9, 2012
    
  • Forums > Travel Yunnan > Dali to Myanmar
    

    I was just there over Spring festival. Round trip flight to Yangon for 3200 with CA. Advised to book early as it's still high season and everywhere was quite busy, hard to find rooms. Probably a good idea to book ahead to avoid carrying too much cash as mentioned above. Alternatively, what I did, in Yangon go to a travel agent and get everything booked and paid. Let me know if you have other questions.

• • February 7, 2012
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > Vietnam consulate opening hours?
    

    Has anyone applied for a Vietnam visa recently and knows the consulate's opening hours? In contrast with other countries' consulates, they actually have a website, but unfortunately this info is not given.
    Thanks

• • September 13, 2011
    
  • Forums > Living in Kunming > Putting the ing in Kunm
    

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Latest Reviews

• • Heinz
    May 6, 2012
    
  • Kunming > Lost Garden Guesthouse & Restaurant
    一丘田七号客栈

    Best Sunday brunch experience in Kunming! A great selection of just the right type of food which goes down very well the morning after a heavy night. Jeroen is making dishes that not only taste great but are also very easy on the eyes. Add to that David's awesome Bloody Marys and the lovely rooftop terrace and you can't go wrong. True, things can be a bit hectic in the kitchen if it's busy, but be patient and you'll be well rewarded.

• • Heinz
    November 6, 2007
    
  • Kunming > Pizza da Rocco
    乐客比萨

    Good food and very nice atmosphere (if a bit cold at this time of year). Just stay away from the mixed starters: cold, soggy mushrooms, aubergine, etc. Everything else is great and there's a good wine selection, including per glass.

• • Heinz
    November 6, 2007
    
  • Kunming > Moonlight Corner
    日月湾

    A slog to get to but worth it. Great authentic Thai food in an elegant and cozy atmosphere with friendly service and fantastic city view. A bit pricey but good value for money.

• • Heinz
    November 6, 2007
    
  • Kunming > Ming Tien Coffee
    名典咖啡语茶

    Nice quiet conversation place with plushy sofas, big windows and good selection of coffees and milk teas, if a bit pricey. Food is also good.

• • Heinz
    November 6, 2007
    
  • Kunming > Mazagran Café
    水井咖啡屋

    Quiet alternative to Salvadors with good food and great cakes. Best place for people watching on Wenhua Xiang!

• The Old Theatre Inn
• Lost Garden Guesthouse & Restaurant
• Chicago Coffee
• Kunming Mei's Mandarin School
• As You Like
• Keats School
• Moondog
• GoKunming
• YMCA Club 1933
• Slice of Heaven
• Kingsway Tented Resorts
• Bakery 88
• Camel Bar
• The Mask
• Kunming College of Eastern Language and Culture
• My Favor Restaurant
• Chapter One
• Wonders Of Yunnan Travel
• O'Reilly's Irish Pub
• Salvador's Coffee House
• Wangtianshu Restaurant & Deli
• Tenwest Mandarin School
• Cacao Mexican Restaurant
• Flying Tigers Restaurant
• Kunming Yu-Cong Enterprise Management Company
• Huiying Dental Clinic