We at Napa Valley Wine Bar (South Kunming - see listings) serve a variety of Cheese plates. (goes very well with wine and beer too :)
-Silvio
PS: the anime hall is 25 yuan at the entrance. All the other halls as far as I know are FREE of charge. What I saw in a glance: art schools, universities, art auction houses, artists, amazing! jade art works, art dealers, jade dealers, traditional crafts and items (kites, costumes, jewelry) and of course sellers with fake (kitsch) display items and ornaments.
Oh, and there were some minority groups dressed in traditional clothing who probably did dances or performances.
-Silvio
Nope, sorry. I do know a Tai Chi master in North Kunming. She's a very kind, patient and energetic lady.
Tai Chi when taught well is about physical and mental balance (no sloppy waving with loose hands). So it's good for all ages and both men and women (and children). (My whole family has classes with her 2x a week).
If you want I can give you her number and she can probably point you in the right direction / to the right teachers as she's a Master.
-Silvio
I used to have classes in it. Don't know if they have it here. Especially because teachers need licenses (as far as I know they are issued for 1 year at a time by Israelian instructors).
I know they teach Kung Fu in KM :)
Definitely you can find what you're looking for!
My advice (since I've not been sick yet since I've arrived in Kunming last year): go to Muslim restaurants.
Why? Because they have the philosophy not to poison their fellow (human) Muslim.
They have them everywhere in Yunnan, from 5 Yuan noodle places, Rice and Hot Pot restaurants, to expensive exquisite restaurants which are very YUM! (like French cuisine)
Contact me via email (silvio.schelling@gmail.com) for advice on how to manage any digestive problems (simple remedies you can buy or bring with you to stop problems). I'll post them below tonight for anyone else who needs them.
Oh, and I pass on the kebabs on the street (they do cause me trouble because the meat is not kept in a fridge all day).
Wishing you good luck!
-Silvio
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Expensive, but probably one of the best places in this whole province to find genuine top brands (Prada, Gucci, etc.) for outlet prices.
Their jewelry sections in the basement is also very large but I would never touch any jewelry in China.
Unbeatable priced. Seriously!
Prices start from 25 yuan p/p when you have a member card (deposit money on it).
The theaters are very good and they also show movies in 3D.
They always have the latest movies. Actually, they show most foreign movies in their native language which is awesome as I don't understand much Chinese yet.
Chinese movies are frequently shown with English subtitles.
Just make always sure and ask before attending a show what the language and subtitles are, but I guess that's a given in China :)
Personally this is one of my favorite halal restaurants in Kunming. ^_^
Known well among the upper class of Kunming, it is very classy and is very good for quality business lunches and dinners. Having been here many times, this restaurant truly never lets you down. It's a little more pricey (-or a lot more pricey than your average noodle and rice restaurant), but the staff is very well trained and the food is exquisite and above all safe (they don't serve pork). (this is an absolute pre- when having business dinners as you don't want your guests to become sick).
My favorite dishes:
Steamed whole fish (predator type) in light soy-sauce.
Ground beef and ground peanuts over baked eggplant.
The seafood ice platter (salmon, scallop and snail) is very delicate and good for making a quality impression.
This is one of South Kunming's largest farmers markets. Originally named "seafood market" for its focus on fish, shellfish and other seafood, it now contains a large vegetable, fruit, meat, bakery and dried food selection.
New Asia Athletics Park (Guandu District) is one of the most well thought-out developments of the city. As part of the de-urbanization plan, it accommodates the new government and trade districts of the city.
It is also one of the most child-friendly districts of Kunming.
Located next to the Guandu Ancient Town, New Asia Athletics Park boasts a hospital, dozens of playgrounds in car-free zones and parks, a quality hotel, a stadium with various sport facilities including badminton, ping-pong, basketball and football (there are more facilities).
In addition it has one of Kunming's top Halal restaurants with truly exquisite food and many other options for fine dining, a very good value cinema (who offers a card system allowing you to get tickets for about half price). They always have the latest movies (also available in English or with English subtitles).
It is next to the new Metro line (which already runs here), with easy access to the flower market and Chenggong University town. Carrefour Supermarket, Luosiwan International Trade City and the lake.
There is also a direct freeway to Kunming airport making it a very convenient location.
Planned for opening in 2014 / 2015 there is also the New Kunming Theater and a new Kunming / Yunnan museum.
Lijiang vendors strike, protesting old town entry fee
Posted byThe moment something is registered as UNESCO, the place is leached. UNESCO and government both take part of the pot. Never expected to pay $16 to see a ruin that wasn't even maintained with unsafe pathways (not Lijang). UNESCO, just like UNICEF are UN progams, so just do the math. 49.9% for one, 49.9% for the other, 0.1% for the safety-ribbon, and 0.1% for the water-based paint.
Wanda opens 15 billion yuan Yunnan resort
Posted byThis article needs a serious correction. Wanda is owned by the Chinese government, run semi-privately and invested in by shareholders, investment groups and also the government.
Wang Jianlin is rich and he is the chairman. He is not the owner and it's not "his empire".
Burmese soldiers reportedly killed near Chinese border
Posted byWaste of space argument. Please delete all the above argument for all our sakes. Thanks for your consideration.
Kunming researchers map superfood DNA
Posted byHear hear. It's indeed a nice thing for food and food supplements.
If you're interested in trying the highest quality food supplements (including Moringa), contact me. Our new state of the art laboratory and factory work together with Yunnan University and local governments in developing the purest quality food supplements.
China massively scales back fracking plans
Posted byFrack that!
(Reminds me of the Battlestar Galactica series)