This is a bit of a random question. Google maps shows there is a White Dragon Pool (白龙潭) inside the Forestry University. Does this place still exist or has it been demolished?
This is a bit of a random question. Google maps shows there is a White Dragon Pool (白龙潭) inside the Forestry University. Does this place still exist or has it been demolished?
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This year the Expo is held in conjunction with the annual trade fair. It seems to be an attempt to place Kunming at the center of a trade bloc that would include ASEAN member nations and South Asian countries such as India, Bangladesh and Nepal. They are considering dropping tariffs in an attempt to increase regional trade in Asia. You can read more here:
www.gokunming.com/[...]
As for tickets, or how to get in, I'm looking into it.
There were 'training sessions' for police, fire departments, SWAT teams and anti-terrorism units held in several parts of the city today. This is in the run-up, as mentioned above, to the China-South Asia Expo. A rundown of the security operations can be found here:
society.yunnan.cn/html/2013-05/25/content_2744413.htm
Mike's got it right. Official word out of the National Space Science and Applied Research Center says it was a rocket launch. Payload was apparently scientific equipment for studying the ionosphere. Pictures and a brief explanation here:
news.sohu.com/20130514/n375886301.shtml
Message boards have gone haywire with comments on everything from UFOs to anti-missile technology tests.
I saw it as well. Looked like it was putting out a ton of smoke and then just faded out. I'll look in the papers tomorrow morning and see if there is any information.
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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.
Diaper Drive! Help buy nappies for in-need tots
发布者Congratulations to Ozzie's, the Kunming Rotary and everyone who turned out for a great evening! The fundraiser pulled in more than 22,000 yuan — enough to buy diapers for the next 12 months. Great work Kunming!
Volunteering in Kunming's forgotten 'urban villages'
发布者These places are home to "thousands of immigrants from the countryside". Many of these families have extreme difficulty finding ways to register their kids to attend schools, much less pay for tuition. So no, many of them don't go to class.
As for the sandwiches, that was an introductory activity, what teachers call a 'warmer', to gain trust, establish comfort and make sure the kids come back the next time.
Exploring the other side of the ocean photo exhibit opens at Kunming Museum
发布者@Ocean We called to confirm and the exhibit is at the Kunming Museum, its a little bit hidden in the second basement level.
Break a leg Dave! fundraiser
发布者Kunming, can't thank you enough! The fundraiser brought in more than 10,000 yuan. Thanks to the bands, Matu and Juliette, Jiajia, Kris, Ian and David, as well as everyone who came out and made this a fantastic afternoon and evening. Well done everyone!
Remains of lost 1100 year-old city discovered in Yunnan
发布者We'll have to wait and see. News reports are pretty fuzzy, but the archeologists certainly seem excited.