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Rain?? Blimey - the visit must have been ages ago. We haven't had decent rainfall here for years! And boy do we need it...
Am I the only one who doesn't find Kunming depressin, then? I've travelled to dozens of Chinese cities and Kunming if one of the very few where I would choose to live. If you're looking for hot nightlife venues then other cities will be better for you. But if you like nice weather, relatively low pollution levels, a laid-back atmosphere and access to minority cultires and other Asian countries then Kunming takes some beating.
There's a small temple on JinDingShan, near the XueFuLu end which I'm hoping to explore sometime this week.
Mei's Mandarin (banner showing at the top as I write) are offering courses under 4000RMB... WenLin area.
Paul's Shop usually has custard powder.
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Ocean
This place is now closed.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
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.
The French, Miao and Yi in Mengzi
发布者The article brings back fond memories of the year I spent teaching at MengZi teacher's College (now part of Honghe University) back in 1996. We needed a horse-drawn cart to get into town and an overnight trip on the narrow-guage railway to get to Kunming (North Station). At one market in the countryside, a student I was visiting said she could spot 10 different minority groups amongst the shoppers. It was a sight I can picture to this day.
A ride to Chenghai Lake and the Yangtze River
发布者Nice article. Thank you.
Getting Away: Ten days of Bengali bedlam
发布者Great article. My (Chinese) wife and I found the place fascinating and frsutrating in equal parts. It didn't help that she was sick every day whilst there, though it turned out to be "morning sickness" so we can't blame the food for that!
Monkey mayhem descends on downtown Kunming
发布者Sounds like a great escAPE
A trip to Yunnan's Jurassic Park
发布者Not cheap considering how run-down it is, especially when you add in transports costs. Still tempted to visit though.