I've lived in 4 towns/cities in Yunnan over the last decade, including Kunming for the last 6 years. I did prefer life in the smaller towns overall, but the decent jobs, western goodies, international airport were all in Kunming. I think the city has changed quite a lot in the last 6 years (and certainly from 17 years ago when I first visited), but not all for the worst. I have no plans to leave. Kunming still has a lot more character than most Chinese cities (for now anyhow).
If, let's say, I wanted to travel to France and Czech Republic on a Czech Shengen visa, would I have to enter Europe in Czech or could I just as easily fly into, say, Paris?
Price is now 100RMB for adults, 70RMB for children.
Some of the animal areas are as far as 10+km from the entrance - you can buy a hop on/off bus ticket for 60RMB per person, but there are also clearly marked walkways for those who are full of energy.
Everything inside is pretty expensive - consider bringing a picnic.
Many of the animals are in large outdoor enclosures. Some are caged. The park calls itself a safari, but this is not a "drive your car amongst the animals" thing. It's more like a decent western zoo.
There are places to handle/be photographed with animals, for a fee. Also, some kids amusements.
The animal show is free, but a waste of time (unless you love watching goats, sheep, pigs, horses etc!!).
Good labelling i English thorughout.
Prague cafe used to be my favourite cafe in Wenlin area but I went for lunch there today after a few months away and it's really gone downhill (new owners?). The menu was a photocopy, the food was lacklustre and much more expensive than before, the decor was dull and the service so-so. I won't be back there anytime soon.
It's open! And it's free. And its terrific for kids.
The museum is surprisingly interactive (although only 2/3 of the attractions are working) and modern (VR, simulators, touchscreens, etc). Sadly, no English on any of the displays but the fun is in trying to work out how the exhibits work and what they are supposed to be showing. Well worth a visit.
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Czech visa service center opens in Kunming
发布者If, let's say, I wanted to travel to France and Czech Republic on a Czech Shengen visa, would I have to enter Europe in Czech or could I just as easily fly into, say, Paris?
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发布者@Alex Sorry, not this photo but others around.
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发布者Some of the signs have great Chinglish on closer inspection
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