I'm looking into ways of watching European Championship (soccer) games live, ideally with an English commentary. Any advice/websites?
Also, what's the difference between CCTV5 and CCTV5+? My TV has the latter but not the former. Does anyone know on which channel the matches might be shown?
I was wondering this too. Last article was 2 months ago (and was basically an advert). This used to be such a vibrant website which I checked daily. Much less so now.
Five years on, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. Parts of the road is being resurfaced, some of the underground stations are up and running, trees are being replanted...
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This place is now closed.
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Price is now 100RMB for adults, 70RMB for children.
Some of the animal areas are as far as 10+km from the entrance - you can buy a hop on/off bus ticket for 60RMB per person, but there are also clearly marked walkways for those who are full of energy.
Everything inside is pretty expensive - consider bringing a picnic.
Many of the animals are in large outdoor enclosures. Some are caged. The park calls itself a safari, but this is not a "drive your car amongst the animals" thing. It's more like a decent western zoo.
There are places to handle/be photographed with animals, for a fee. Also, some kids amusements.
The animal show is free, but a waste of time (unless you love watching goats, sheep, pigs, horses etc!!).
Good labelling i English thorughout.
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Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
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Prague cafe used to be my favourite cafe in Wenlin area but I went for lunch there today after a few months away and it's really gone downhill (new owners?). The menu was a photocopy, the food was lacklustre and much more expensive than before, the decor was dull and the service so-so. I won't be back there anytime soon.
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It's open! And it's free. And its terrific for kids.
The museum is surprisingly interactive (although only 2/3 of the attractions are working) and modern (VR, simulators, touchscreens, etc). Sadly, no English on any of the displays but the fun is in trying to work out how the exhibits work and what they are supposed to be showing. Well worth a visit.
Volunteering in Kunming's forgotten 'urban villages'
Posted bySounds great to me.
Yunnan's capital scrambles as 'Civilized Kunming' audit looms
Posted byIs it all over now? Has the great audit happened? Can we go back to the normal chaos please?
Around Town: Exploring Kunming's outdoor pools
Posted byWent to Chunyuan Nat for the first time today. Not as clean as I'd hoped, but still costs 25RMB, four years after this article as written, and not too busy. My 4-year old particularly loved the baby pool. Friendly staff and pleasant fellow swimmers. Worth a visit.
Exploring the other side of the ocean photo exhibit opens at Kunming Museum
Posted by@scally
Ah thanks. Never spotted the basement!
Interview: Tracking Kunming's trash with Adam Liebman
Posted byHow can refuse pickers (or anyone in Kunming) survive on about 10RMB a day? Where do they live? What do they eat?