Interesting question, and I'm sure that some readers are alarmed that you would permit a Chinese driver to take control of your own car. I hope that this isn't racial discrimination. :(
I didn't do this myself, but I've done it in the past -- it's my information (and I stand to be corrected) that if you're just on a short visit you may drive here with an International License. You must obtain this in your home country before coming here. These licenses are usually obtained from an automobile association such as the AAA or RAC.
Mmm, well Genius, that almost sounds as if you are on the GoKunming staff. Nevertheless, you continue on to (in part) agree with me. Perhaps, if you read my post again, you will see that I wrote that you "could give a rating?" That would take about 30 seconds -- I said nothing about a review.
As to ideas, I would suggest that the site does not add many more functions, especially as the Listings is still in the Beta stage. But, a great deal of time could be saved if the 'Tag' field be replaced (is it really important?) with a field to allow people to add new establishments and, then, make the 'Rating' field mandatory, i.e., no new establishments or reviews unless a Rating is given. Then, in time, every Listing will have, at least, a rating . . . and no data input staff! ;-)
Misunderstanding? I don't agree, but we shouldn't dwell it, should we.
I'm not in total agreement with prd34 but, certainly, choosing 'Heavenly Manna' as the Best Chinese Restaurant in Kunming is ridiculous -- maybe Best of Wenhua Xiang.
To say that this is the result of the e-mail vote is hard to accept because we were led to believe that there would be a judging panel -- who could have decided, in this case, that there were insufficient intelligent voters to make the award this year.
Hi Matthew;
I think that you missed the point of my last paragraph? I mean, if people are just going to supply names, quality unknow, are they expecting you and I to visit and report back to them? Then, a subsidy would come in useful. I accept that not everyone likes to write but, at least, give a rating. :(
For example, believe it or not, there are probably a number of people out there who are saying, 'What on earth are Feiyang Teppanyaki branches?' I'm certain that Piers could give a rating?
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This restaurant is totally overwhelmed whenever the 4th floor is opened ... especially at weekends.
The kitchen is too small, and the kitchen staff too inexperienced. As others have said, it isn't difficult to learn that an 'appetizer' is a 'starter' and should be served before the main course.
To explain that the kitchen is "Too busy" should mean. 'CLOSE THE TOP FLOOR!'
The owner must recruit more staff from India, and spend more time at the restaurant (He hasn't been here here for three months).
Poor service, certainly. Exagerated ego, probably.
'American' breakfast with Yunnan tea ... No thank you!
I yearn for fresh bread somewhere.
I really wish people would point out the no smoking signs.
I am considering a visit to Kunming soon.
This information confuses me. There is another hotel on the opposite side of the street (opposite the university's West Gate) that is also called (as far as I remember) Yunnan University Hotel.
It is much less expensive.
Hotel reviews are much needed.
Kunming news roundup
发布者@Xiefei - I think that's what I said.
Kunming news roundup
发布者I'll pass on my hopes of becoming a shorter person, but it is impossible to ignore the article about illegal timber imports. Permit me to quote, "... trade between Myanmar and China in illegal timber has declined significantly since 2005."
My goodness, the trade has declined significantly down to 90% ... whatever next!
Spitting? Excuse my mirth.
Kunming government on global headhunting mission
发布者Those of us who have held a Foreign Expert 'qualification' are bound, I suspect, to smile at such titles as; deputy... and assistant.... I suggest that with a foreign (perhaps) PhD in Economics, they will be more qualified than their heads of department (even at 40). And after a 2-year probation period of being told that, "it's always been done this way," these unfortunate citizens will likely rush to renew their foreign citizenship application.
Yunnan news roundup
发布者A thought occurs to me; Did the article "Kunming aims to improve quality of residents in three years" originate on the 1st April?
Yunnan University opens Confucius Institute in Iran
发布者I think that this is a wonderful friendship project. A similar US project would be even better, perhaps President Obama will suggest something when he goes to visit. And I wonder if the British Council have an office in Iran?
I guess that what I'm saying is (between the lines) that there aren't any nuclear bombs in Iran until I actually see them.