This guy is still on Hongshan Dong Lu, on the left just up from the railroad tracks:
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Not out of town, but Tanhua Temple Park is huge and very empty most days. Giant lawns and a great view over the city too:
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Out of town, you may want to check around Fumin.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
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There are also several hot spring/spas on Dianchi Road.
Haven't been to either, so can't vouch for quality or cleanliness, but you can start by looking here:
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Passable no-frills Dongbei food including lots of dumplings, tofu, disanxian and other standards. Fair prices too.
A pleasant surprise hiding inconspicuously inside the Second Ring Road. Go for the temple, stay for the lovely forested park and its ample solitude.
Excellent service even when packed and the food is top notch. Great group of owners too.
Had the buffet here recently. A bit expensive but discounts are available for groups. Seafood, including crab, lobster and sushi were all fantastic. European and Chinese dishes were great as well. Beer was included with dinner. Overall, excellent service and food.
Excellent dumplings for omnivores, vegetarians and carnivores. This is a hole in the wall joint with no frills, but the owners are friendly and the dumplings are just right. Five stars if they get higher quality vinegar.
Come join the Heart 2 Heart charity fundraiser!
发布者We would like to congratulate everyone involved in the fundraiser, especially Tudou and those working at host venue Sofitel. Through their, and many other people's, efforts the Heart 2 Heart auction raised a whopping 39,000 yuan today.
Fantastic work everyone!
Shangri-la still looking to bounce back after horrific fire
发布者Absolutely right, my mistake. The article has been corrected. Thanks Brendan.
Monkey mayhem descends on downtown Kunming
发布者Well, they caught one of them in a neighborhood near the zoo. So much for my envisioned monkey utopia:
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Highway promises easier access to Meili Snow Mountain
发布者Thanks @b galipeau for saying Baima Mountain stands alone from the Meili range. The article has been changed.
When Yunnan's Yi dress up as tigers
发布者I should have included this in the editor's note, but the dance will be held this year on February 21, so there's still time to arrange a trip!