We had official signs go up here yesterday saying not to expect a resumption of running water until "sometime in 2013"! Seems this thing ain't getting any better...
We had official signs go up here yesterday saying not to expect a resumption of running water until "sometime in 2013"! Seems this thing ain't getting any better...
@ludwig
Depressing to think we may have many more months of this to come. Moving is no easy option as we (my Chinese wife and I) own the current building.
@bucko
Can I use your shower? ;-)
@senorBW
Thanks, but too late - I've bought the tickets! Good value at 2200RMB return. It does sound a challenging place, but I'm up for an adventure and keen to get to any nearby "new" country as I'm just 6 off completing my hundredth! Thanks for your advice.
My neighbourhood (up a hill near XueFu Lu) is still without regular running water some 4 months after we first had it rationed. We're getting 30 minutes every other day at the moment. However, I don't detect much water rationing when I visit other areas of the city. I wondered if any of you are suffering too?
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This place is now closed.
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.
Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
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.
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