Heehee. No problem. I think most of your answers are in the posts above. I spent about 10 hours preparing for the test. I have a copy of the Q&A in English if you send me your email ("just" 90+ pages in Word format after I stripped out the Chinese). Also, a 4 page "crib sheet" I used to remind myself of the tougher Qs and As, which may help (if you can understand what I wrote). PM me with your email if you want it.
Does every post of yours have to be in triplicate, shamolihua??
Does every post of yours have to be in triplicate, shamolihua??
Does every post of yours have to be in triplicate, shamolihua??
Has anyone taken the direct flight from Kunming to Dacca (assuming it's still running)? Is a visa available on arrival (for western or for Chinese both)? If not, any recommendations as to how/where to get a visa beforehand? Does it really involve a trip to BJ/SH/HK? Are there agents? Thanks in advance.
Having been told I HAD to take part in this survey (for the second year running) and guided towards choosing Kunming as top in all categories I can assure the results are meaningless. Even if you have travelled to many of the alternative cities (as I have) it's unlikely you will have lived and worked in many of them, so commenting on local governmental attitudes to and services for expats is a nonsense. But hey, well done Kunming (I guess... 5th out of 10??)
I have fond memories of my time in Gejiu and it's a shame to read of its gradual demise. There must be tourism possibilities. Trip down a mine, anyone?
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.
Searching for green space in the Spring City: Xihua Park
Posted byLooks worth a visit. Thank you. Nice article.
Yuxi-Mengzi: China's newest railway
Posted by"Factory-scared hills" is a great typo!
Kunming ranks fifth nationally in expat poll
Posted byHaving been told I HAD to take part in this survey (for the second year running) and guided towards choosing Kunming as top in all categories I can assure the results are meaningless. Even if you have travelled to many of the alternative cities (as I have) it's unlikely you will have lived and worked in many of them, so commenting on local governmental attitudes to and services for expats is a nonsense. But hey, well done Kunming (I guess... 5th out of 10??)
Yunnan raises minimum wage
Posted by... there are traffic laws??
Life after the boom – Yunnan's tin capital goes bust
Posted byI have fond memories of my time in Gejiu and it's a shame to read of its gradual demise. There must be tourism possibilities. Trip down a mine, anyone?