I have recently been trying to sort out my work visa but came across some problems. The PSB wanted my proof of committing no crimes while in China (I already have the one from my home country). To get the Chinese version you need a set of fingerprints. Bizarrely you cannot make these in the PSB. You should go to a notary office. i couldn't find one despite asking at various police stations. Has anyone done this? How much did it cost?
Any help appreciated
I am aware that books can be confiscated over land from Tibet but I was wondering if there was any problem bringing books into China by flight [from India]. Nothing too radical but books that certainly wouldn't be allowed to enter Tibet. Any help would be great
I browsed through the comments about Myanmar visas and entry points but there's a lack of info about actual costs and availability of hostels etc. Lonely planet says $60 per night...a joke? There are no/little hostels on websites so where do people stay? Is it easy to rock up in any place and get a cheap room or dorm? I was planning to go for 3 weeks to a month but want a proper budget trip. Is 200-300 RMB/day totally unrealistic?
Are ATMs available, how available? Does the 'bring all your money in U.S crisp dollars' rule still apply?
One final thing. I was planning on flying in to Yangon and then seeing the country before leaving over a Thai border. Online it appears you can but has anyone done this recently?
I called the consulate in KM. They told me it should be fine but they also told me it would be fine to cross the Bangladesh border, which is mined and definitely closed to foreigners. Reliable！
I agree that the government manages water resources badly. But there is a complete lack of awareness from most people (not just in China) that water is a resource that has to be processed and is valuable. I have noticed people taking half an hour+ showers, washing their cars and using way too much water for washing the dishes. You can be certain that the richer families in the richers areas proportionaely use far much water than the older Xiaoqus.
Plus, imagine the loss of face cruising in a dusty BMW..
Kunming History: Queen Elizabeth's 1986 visit
Posted byGood to see she had a lovely trip...paid for by the tax-payer :)
Kunming neighborhoods face water rationing
Posted byI agree that the government manages water resources badly. But there is a complete lack of awareness from most people (not just in China) that water is a resource that has to be processed and is valuable. I have noticed people taking half an hour+ showers, washing their cars and using way too much water for washing the dishes. You can be certain that the richer families in the richers areas proportionaely use far much water than the older Xiaoqus.
Plus, imagine the loss of face cruising in a dusty BMW..
Rumors swirl as Shanghai football club eyes Kunming
Posted byRead a report today that Shenhua are signing a 4-year contract with a U.S coach called William Gray