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@janjal
They didn't ask. My visa is an annual Resident's Permit work visa. I went to my local PSB to register today and they confirmed that (for them, at least) it was still a requirement. [...sorry, wandered a bit off-topic]

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@johndoe1983 @janjal
Just to pick up on your experience of whether foreigners need to register when they return from trips abroad, I spoke to the PSB in TuoDong Lu today and they said it IS still a requirement. PSBs are now open after the Spring Festival break.

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@JanJal
I went to my local PSB yesterday to register my return from holiday abroad and they said they weren't open until next week... so it seems there is some flexibility on the rules for now.

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My neighbourhood (at the top of hill off XueFuLu) has been on 1-2 hours of running water for many months already, caused by the lowering of water pressure which means it can't reach our level. My (Chinese) wife spoke to the guy who drives the daily water truck up to us and he said the problem was less the drought and more the quadrupling of Kunming's population with no consequent investment in new reservoirs. I'm sure there is some truth in that.

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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.