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Reasons why you SHOULDN'T apply? Well, I guess the cost can be pretty steep and the required paperwork is tiresome (especially if your visa is usually done "behind the scenes" by your employer). I've also heard that some hotels/airlines/borders have to be convinced that the Green Card is the equivalent of a visa (if they've not seen one before).
But for me, the freedom to work for whomever I want to and the guarantee of ten years' stay made it worth trying,
I'm still striuggling with the need to scroll so often and so far on the new site. And the search function is still very frustrating. I searched for "raising a baby in Kunming" in the "living in Kunming" forum and was shown (in order)...
Child Support Advice,
Gay Life,
Air Quality,
Kunming taxis,
Expat Population,
Kunming sucks, and
Salsa Dancing,
...before finally finding "Having a baby in Kunming"
Something is amiss!!
Thanks @Philou and @Liuer. Helpful. I was hoping to take it West, catching it at the small station behind "Think UK". Anybody confirm it's still running and what time it stops there(approx)?
Would also love to know what keywords you used for your search, @Philou. I tried "train times", "local train", "narrow guage" and various combinations, but never found the article you linked to. What did I miss?
Does anyone know what the timetable is for the light trains that still run from North station? I know it was on this site somewhere, but half an hour with the annoying Search Function has left me none the wiser.
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.
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.
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.
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Wulong Quest 2013 or The Great Turtle Pull
Posted byA cracking read, all the same!
Welcome to the new GoKunming!
Posted byI'm still striuggling with the need to scroll so often and so far on the new site. And the search function is still very frustrating. I searched for "raising a baby in Kunming" in the "living in Kunming" forum and was shown (in order)...
Child Support Advice,
Gay Life,
Air Quality,
Kunming taxis,
Expat Population,
Kunming sucks, and
Salsa Dancing,
...before finally finding "Having a baby in Kunming"
Something is amiss!!
Around Town: Yunnan Railway Museum
Posted byDoh! ;-)
In something of a defense, I didn't know it was "narrow gauge" until I followed your link. Thanks @Philou.
Around Town: Yunnan Railway Museum
Posted byThanks @Philou and @Liuer. Helpful. I was hoping to take it West, catching it at the small station behind "Think UK". Anybody confirm it's still running and what time it stops there(approx)?
Would also love to know what keywords you used for your search, @Philou. I tried "train times", "local train", "narrow guage" and various combinations, but never found the article you linked to. What did I miss?
Around Town: Yunnan Railway Museum
Posted byDoes anyone know what the timetable is for the light trains that still run from North station? I know it was on this site somewhere, but half an hour with the annoying Search Function has left me none the wiser.