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Rain?? Blimey - the visit must have been ages ago. We haven't had decent rainfall here for years! And boy do we need it...
Am I the only one who doesn't find Kunming depressin, then? I've travelled to dozens of Chinese cities and Kunming if one of the very few where I would choose to live. If you're looking for hot nightlife venues then other cities will be better for you. But if you like nice weather, relatively low pollution levels, a laid-back atmosphere and access to minority cultires and other Asian countries then Kunming takes some beating.
There's a small temple on JinDingShan, near the XueFuLu end which I'm hoping to explore sometime this week.
Mei's Mandarin (banner showing at the top as I write) are offering courses under 4000RMB... WenLin area.
Paul's Shop usually has custard powder.
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Ocean
This place is now closed.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
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.
Buddhist shrine sets Guinness World Record in Yunnan
Posted byHere's another Guinnes Record, set recently in Kunming (which I heard nothing about until a week ago).
www.wanda-group.com/2015/latestnews_0520/923.html
Man walks from Yunnan to Beijing to raise money for school kids
Posted byNice story. Good on him.
Book Review: Great Leaps
Posted bySounds like a good read. I'll be popping in to buy one.
Holiday operator suspended for violating national tourism laws
Posted byThe rant (in Chinese, requires proxy)
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Around Town: China's last narrow gauge passenger train
Posted byI can confirm that currently, the train to ShiZui leaves North Station at 10.34am.