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Forums > Living in Kunming > Found "Ikea" in Kunming

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The mythical Fake Ikea "behind Walmart" [...this sounds like a Tolkien quest...!] is to the west of Walmart, opposite Robert's School of Languages. Small entrance leading to a larger display area.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Facebook?

Ha, indeed. I hadn't really thought about non China residents using the site. Does anyone know what % that accounts for?

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Facebook?

Why is there a big link on GoKunming to Facebook when, are far as I can tell, it's still blocked. Is it just meant for VPN/proxy users, or am I missing a trick?

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Forums > Food & Drink > Suffer from gout?

PS The latest attack can now be traced back to that mushroom hotpot last week - thanks for adding mushrooms to the list for me, ousider! Another tasy food gets banned! haha!

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Forums > Food & Drink > Suffer from gout?

Thanks for all your kind advice. I have tried a couple of "highly recommended" TCM treatments in the past (out of desperation) for 6+ months, but I saw no difference. Maybe they need "belief" as well as their medicinal effect? I'm a born sceptic! It seems everyone I speak to, especially doctors in Kunming, have their own "pet cure". I've been told to avoid fruit juice, drink more fruit juice, stop coffee, drink more coffee, take "Yunnan 37" medicine, exerice more, rest, eat nuts and seeds, eat cherries, drink tea etc. I know that it's just people being kind and wanting to help you find solutions (and I'm grateful for that) but it does get overwhelming and confusing. I end up mentally dismissing anything that doesn't have a western medical sounding name! Perhaps I'm missing the magic cure because of that! I'm certainly prone to a moan - so apologies for venting here! I do really appreciate all of your advice and will continue to investigate...

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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.