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Forums > Living in Kunming > Indian visa

I don't think that link actually allows you apply online, only to fill in the application form online, print it off and then go to an Embassy etc etc..

I got my Indian visa from Chiang Mai (some years ago), which seem to be the closest option as the bird flies, but perhaps not the most practical unless you want to, or plan to, stop-over in Thailand.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Natural beauty products ?

Bearing in mind the caveats above about legit or fake goods there is, however, a small shop with prominent adverts in the window for Body Shop, Lush and Boots products. It's halfway along CangYuan Alley, which is just west of Green Lake, near a large wet market.
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Forums > Travel Yunnan > a quick hop to Jianshui

Plus the train gets you more into the centre of KM. Bus station is still some way out (unless there's where you want to be, of course, eg en route to ChengGong)

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Forums > Study > methods employed by foreign english teachers

I wonder what would happen if the situation were reveresed, say a British child being told by their teacher to "chat to a Chinese tourist" for their speaking homework? I suspect that (a) the Chinese person would be surprised and delighted to meet and chat to a foreign child learning their language, and (b) the teacher would get written warning from their Headteacher. Different cultures all round.

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As an e-bike user myself, the sooner the better for making helmets compulsory, but I see no sign of it being enforced as yet. Why not also fine those who use their phones while driving or who drive up the roads the wrong way or who don't indicate or......

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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.