Has anyone found a pool offering lessons with English-speaking instructors? Thanks in advance.
Has anyone found a pool offering lessons with English-speaking instructors? Thanks in advance.
I cannot use it without a VPN in China, and it's been this way for several years, if memory serves.
I'm with Voltaire on this one. I love living here for the obvious reasons (generally great weather, access to a ridiculous array of travel options), but I also enjoy Yunnan for the lack of pretentiousness in both the local and foreign communities.
The local food here is better and more varied than anywhere else (you just have to look).
Yes the traffic is often enraging and Kunming needs to work on preserving what is left of its air quality, but in general, for those choosing to live in a major city in China, this place beats the rest on character and charm alone. For me at least.
One park, one temple. Both are highly recommended:
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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.