Should state that I've never heard of this problem in Kunming (though obviously I rarely need to hotel here), and Kunming mayor probably has little jurisdiction or opinion for other regions. But could at least ask if such license exists in Kunming.
That link I posted above, mentions "Provincial Foreign Affairs Bureau", which would probably be valid authority for anything Yunnan.
Napoleon, have you read this:
This happened to me in Chongqing (not exactly a small city), stone throw away from the airport, about 2 years ago.
Have not had problems in really small towns, where there simply are no 5 star hotels though.
So I feel like the presence of a 5 star hotel, especially if in vicinity of the sub 3 star hotel, has great impact on whether they are allowed to accept foreigners or not - which does not sound right.
I agree that this was national policy several years ago, but since then I have read interpretations that regulations were changed so that hotels are required to register EVERY guest for the police (foreigner and Chinese alike), and I'd like government (even if local) confirmation on that.
Because I slightly suspect that the grassroots hotels who do refuse foreigners, either do not know the current regulations, or do not meet even the domestic guest regulations, and don't want to risk further by accepting foreigners.
Has anyone ever complained to the mayor's hotline (in any Chinese city), about hostels/hotels refusing to take foreigners and instead directing them to more expensive hotels?
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Invasive 'armyworm' threatening corn production in Yunnan, SE Asia
发布者In my wife's hometown - and I assume many small-scale farms elsewhere - corn from the farmers' own fields is the main feed for pigs, trade of which has already been impacted by african swine fever.
Public Notice: A message from the Kunming Public Security Bureau
发布者Since this website serves foreigners (and locals) not just in Kunming but wider in Yunnan province, I wonder if something to reflect that could be arranged in regards of this PSB cooperation.
At least my personal observations of matters related to organized crime is not so much in Kunming, but outside it.
Film Premiere: Check out our travel series Yunnan: The China You Never Knew!
发布者The first episode left a bit hasty picture. in my opinion in line with what Kunming is - a crossroads city to spend a day, max two, on way to other tourist sites in the province..
Personally I would have liked seeing more in depth stuff, not just the 2-3 highlights available on any travel guide.
But probably cannot do much more in few minutes show, and also why I don't epect much more from the coming episodes.
Kunming spearheading provincial "toilet revolution" 2.0
发布者@vicar: "I know how to keep toilets clean"
In most public toilets in city (and beyond) that I have seen, they have a cleaning person stationed on the premises. I don't know know if they even go home for nights.
In many countries that alone would be considered a huge investment, but obviously not in China.
Kunming spearheading provincial "toilet revolution" 2.0
发布者I wonder if it will be possible to check the "real-time concentrations of nitrogen, ammonia and PM2.5" inside a stall before and after your own visit.