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That's really useful Bernie, thank you. Is that true for Chinese nationals (as well as US, Europeans, etc) do you know?

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My neighbourhood (up a hill near XueFu Lu) has been without running water for 3 weeks now. So far they have maintained a trickle for half an hour around 6ish (buckets fly, I tell you!) but we've been told this will continue "until the rains come". I've met a few other folk living elsewhere in the city who said they've had short, sporadic cuts too. Somehow I'm happier washing from a bucket if I know others are sharing the burden.

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@ Dazzer
It was originally listed as Nov 31st, hence @geosax's initial comment about not being able to recollect what he was doing that day ("Thirty days hath November...")

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... I think some people are missing the signifance of the date of the ground-breaking ceremony!

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@scally
Don't wish to be a pedant, but the wording of the opening paragraph is still wrong. The announcement a week ago was that construction was finally beginning, not that "construction .... has been delayed for the past three years". Just saying...

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Is there something wrong with the wording in the opening paragraphs?

"...announcement a week ago that construction of the Lugu Lake Airport had been delayed for three years...."
"...set to change next year when construction of the airport is scheduled to be completed".

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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.