I sometimes give the beggars some food or the children sweets. That way it goes to them (if they really need it), rather than their minders' pockets. But there's no easy solution to this - similar dilemmas are there in any western city too.
Disappointing to see so much spam in the review and comments sections today. Hopefully GoKuming can/will delete it all asap and block those that are ruining the site with it all.
Just for the record, we've gone for a buffet at Grand Park Hotel. Not the cheapest option, but more reasonable than we expected. Thanks for all your previous advice which was really helpful.
I went to BKK Cafe for a meal noon yesterday and it appears to be closed. Anyone know it that's the case. Permanently?
It was there a few weeks ago, yes.
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Ocean
This place is now closed.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
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.
Can Kunming become a real international city?
Posted byI think the public transport works reasonably well here. I got annoyed today about having to wait a whole half an hour for a bus, until I remembered that's par for the course back in Britain. And to only pay 1-2RMB compared to £1-£2 (10-20RMB) in the UK... woohoo!
When I speak to locals here they seem very keen indeed to visit foriegn countries, even if they can't speak any English. Every year a larger and larger percentage of my students seem to be taking holidays abroad with their families. (Fifteen years ago none of my 150 students had ever been abroad. Not one.)
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
Posted byDid anyone go to the Opening? What's the exhibition like? Any good?
City may eliminate cigarette sales near schools
Posted byOn the contrary, I think a token gesture is exactly what it is. But every little counts. At least they recognise the problem.
Much better would be for the police to wander around restaurants and enforce the existing law... or would that upset the status quo a bit too much?
Around Town: Kunming Natural History Museum of Zoology
Posted by...well my comments were a year ago. I see the original article was considerably longer ago!
Around Town: Kunming Natural History Museum of Zoology
Posted byThere was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it refernce about a year ago...
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