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Thanks @blueice, but no, it was a "CDC" centre I went to. Somewhere just south of the West/East Towers area. Thanks though.

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Forums > Travel Yunnan > Vaccination

Does anyone know the address of Kunming's "Centre for Disease Control". I went there a few years ago and they had a variety of vaccinations available (for a proce).

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Forums > Travel Yunnan > Bangladesh

What a mess. Thanks for the links AlexKMG. I'll update this thread once I've been let in or kicked out!

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Forums > Travel Yunnan > Bangladesh

I was assuming I could get a visa on arrival at the airport in Dhaka (see above), but on calling the Bangladesh Embassy in Beijing today they were fairly insistent that I needed to apply in writing through them. They were evasive about the option of getting a landing permit on arrival. My passport is currently being processed for the new Chinese work visa, so I don't have time to apply through Beijing (I fly 2nd August) . Can anyone confirm that visa on arrival is still happening in Dhaka? Bernie/Crazy Laowai... when did you last go? Was it operating then? Many thanks for any advice/confirmations.

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Forums > Food & Drink > Wasteful Business Lunches

I've often found that the more expensive, "look at how much money I can throw around" dishes go largely untouched. Whereas the cheaper, more basic dishes (potato, egg, tofu, cabbage based fare) get eaten right up, even in posh banquets.

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True, but as so many minority festivals are (rightly) celebrated in Yunnan, it's a pity that Dragon Boat Festival doesn't garner much enthusiasm. Although there were some half-hearted attempts in the Horticultural Exposition Park this morning.

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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.