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Forums > Living in Kunming > Water Rationing

.... as soon as we get water back for a few weeks, the "For Sale" sign is going up!! Can't really find a buyer "sans l'eau"!

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Water Rationing

<venting> .... we now have half an hour of water a day. Solar tanks not being replenished so only freezing cold water at that. Local government say it's down to the water company. Water company blame the city-wide low pressure. Local leader (apparently) says, "Your fault for living up a hill. If you don't like it, move". Local neighbourhood seem resigned to suffer without a fight. Frustrated laowai wanting to picket the Mayor, the Water company, cry for the TV/newspapers... told "This is China. Keep your head down". <vent over!>

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Forums > Food & Drink > Best snacks?

I love Khong Guan biscuits with a raisin or two in each. Dry, but yummy and only 7 RMB a packet. And for those craving REAL chips (ie thick British type), the Lucky Chips stand near Paul's Shop is great.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Water Rationing

.... a sign went up today saying they didn't have enough water pressure to pump water up the hill. The 2-3 hours a day comes from a truck apparently. It explains why it's just us...

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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.