We have a good size microwave, push buttons, grill, micro combi.
Samsung Selection Grill (bought in China), and bilingual. Not sure where, it was in the place we rent.
Don't assume ALL Chinese consumers are behind the times, that is a big mistake. The style of MW the OP described sound like the bottom end of the market.
Try looking in the bigger electrical stores in the city centre, avoid those in the residential areas where people are more concerned with price.
Have you tried METRO?
Loads on Taobao from less than 300 to more than 1600rmb.
Midea do a nice 25Ltr combo for about 1600
Just a suggestion. Walk around your neighbourhood, check out the market and anywhere that looks like it sells buttons, wool, haberdashery etc.
What you are looking for is a sewing machine, either at work or ready for it. Most neighbourhoods have someone who does this.
Sometimes the sewing machine is out on the street.
I have not studied in Kunming, but from what I can gather from my experiences in other cities, teaching can be very hit or miss. The advantage of the Normal university is that it is a teaching university.
Find out what materials the teachers are using. Very often it is BCLU books, which I really have an issue with. The Shanghai East China Normal books are much better and relevant to everyday life, but I don't know if anyone uses these in Kmg.
Another consideration is location. Find out where the campus is. If it in in Chenggong new district (like most Chinese city new districts and only been open a year), it will be a new campus. Disadvantages could include incomplete facilities (including IT and language labs) and away from the city centre. The advantages are you will be surrounded by Chinese students who all have at least the same 5 questions to ask.
Other campuses are right in the old academic centre near Green Lake. Most of the expat bars and cafes (nowhere near as sophisticated as those in BJ) are located. You are also near the downtown area.
Almost all homes in southern and eastern china have solar water heating now. But not photovoltaic cells yet.
Many new roads in Kunming have the streetlights with wind and solar charging. however the environmental impact of replacing old serviceable units (that have already left a footprint making them) with new (including their own footprint) is a tough call.
One of the reasons why China is leading in green energy is that there is so much new infrastructure to be put in place. Unlike the US and EU that have a huge legacy system that would be very expensive to phase out and replace.
A western version of a Li Bai poem can be found on the Vangelis Album 'China' and follows.
"I take a bottle of wine and I go drink it among the flowers.
We are always three ... counting my shadow and my friend the shimmering moon
Happily the moon knows nothing of drinking, and my shadow is never thirsty
When I sing, the moon listens to me in silence. When I dance, my shadow dances too.
After all festivities the guests must depart. This sadness I do not know.
When I go home, the moon goes with me and my shadow follows me"
A reasonable choice of lumber that has improved over time. Fancy hardwoods like walnut, and mahogany are in abundance. There are some plywood and rubber-wood boards available. There are also some kiln dried imported softwoods and merbao available. Some of the lumber is very green, so look for the kiln dried if you need stable timbers.
Echo everything said by others.
Breakfast great and the serve from 8am. Most other places say 9am and they still are not ready.
Sandwiches are cheap 22-32, and really packed full of filling. We got some sandwiches for a day out, the only mistake I made was ordering two, as this was too much. These are seriously good sangars, and they are wrapped in alu foil.
In fairness to Metro, they are a wholesalers, and not really a supermarket. Hence the need for a card, which can be got around.
They have improved in the year I have been away. They now carry a more consistent range of imported foodstuffs and they also seem to have sorted out the mported milk supply.
They have a wider range of electrical appliances now, there is a coice of more than one toast. There is also a better range of seasonal non foods, like clothes, shoes, garden furniture and camping gear.
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Spring City looks to embrace sweeping green agenda
发布者Almost all homes in southern and eastern china have solar water heating now. But not photovoltaic cells yet.
Many new roads in Kunming have the streetlights with wind and solar charging. however the environmental impact of replacing old serviceable units (that have already left a footprint making them) with new (including their own footprint) is a tough call.
One of the reasons why China is leading in green energy is that there is so much new infrastructure to be put in place. Unlike the US and EU that have a huge legacy system that would be very expensive to phase out and replace.
Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration of family and harvests
发布者A western version of a Li Bai poem can be found on the Vangelis Album 'China' and follows.
"I take a bottle of wine and I go drink it among the flowers.
We are always three ... counting my shadow and my friend the shimmering moon
Happily the moon knows nothing of drinking, and my shadow is never thirsty
When I sing, the moon listens to me in silence. When I dance, my shadow dances too.
After all festivities the guests must depart. This sadness I do not know.
When I go home, the moon goes with me and my shadow follows me"
Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration of family and harvests
发布者I love Hagen Das mooncakes
Fearing 'commercialization', monks briefly close Jinning temple
发布者I think this is excellent action by the abbot. A wonderful example for all.
If you look at what has happened at the Shaolin Temple (Kungfu incorporated), it is shameful for all, IMHO.
Welcome to the new GoKunming!
发布者ma shang