I agree. I've visited dozens of Chinese towns/cities and lived in six, but Kunming is the one I enjoy being in the most. Of course it has its faults, but it's refreshing to see a positive thread about it for a change!
Just make sure the restaurant is busy (ie fast moving food). Otherwise the ingredients may have been sitting on the plate for hours beforehand. The "Brothers Jiang" place in XiaoXiMen has a free, fun, dance show at about noon and 6pm should you want entertainment while you dunk and slurp.
Thanks for all your advice. Glad it's not just my problem! I'll take a trip to the chemist before asking someone to poke anything in there. Cheers.
Sorry, gross subject I know. But I have a friend (...OK, yes, it's me) who has a build up of earwax. In the UK I occasionally get this removed with a high-powered water gun thing, but in Kunming, people seem to opt for horrific-looking sticks or melted wax!? Has anybody had either of these procedures? Are they any more dangerous than the "water gun"? Any recommedations of places that would be safest?
I'd be interested to hear of any reliable visa agents in Kunming too. Can anybody recommend an agency?
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This place is now closed.
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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.
4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Zhaotong
Posted byA "temblor"? Interesting word. Spanish?
Interview: Shopkeeper Ms Tang
Posted byI've walked past this shop many times and enjoyed its anachronistic setting. Never shopped there before, but I will now. Fascinating article.
Around Town: Hepingcun Wholesale Seafood Market
Posted byWell found! Sounds worth a visit.
US non-profit Sanford Health eyes Kunming
Posted byDoes anyone have any personal experience of Sanford Health?
Gele, Yunnan's border town with Sichuan
Posted byThe sort of fascinating article GoK does so well. Thank you.