Hi, I'm looking for a good hardware store, preferably in the BeiChen area. Anyone know of a place that sells things like wood screws, screw drivers, handsaws etc...
I have been to B&Q, they don't really have a good selection. Any thoughts?
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@ Alien - thanks for sharing. i appreciate the insight.
@ JanJal / Liumingke1234 - thank you both, BeiChen seems to have a lot going for it.
@ AlexKMG - Peace and Quiet (If that can ever be found in China) is important for me and my work. But good to know there is an expat life in Kunming.
Thanks all for taking the time to respond. Greatly appreciated.
jLuc777 - I've sent you a message on wechat and email.
@tigertiger - thanks for the info. I'm hopefully going to visit soon, but can't really visit for more than 2 days at a time at the moment. Thanks for the heads up in the rental terms. Good to know this.
@sting - I appreciate the offer but I really do need my own place now. Btw, how far away from the centre of Kunming is BeiChen? A friend has mentioned this area to me recently.
@Halli - great info, north and north West Kunming
@Alien the 2000-2500¥ a month is for the rent (+utilities, service fees, internet etc..). This amount doesn't include beer, shopping, eating out, transport etc.. the amount is just for accommodation costs.
@Dazzer, thanks, I think!
@Liumingke1234 - having a good time?
@Sandrine - thank you. I will send wechat message shortly.
@ Edward143 - thanks for the information. I'll contact Matthew.
Thanks all very much for taking the time to provide information and advice.
I'm looking to move to Kunming, maybe March or probably April this year. I am in need of some advice about finding a place to live.
I am looking for my own place, I need my own space because of the work I do (online consultant). I am looking for a 1 or 2 bed apartment (or other, doesn't have to be an apartment but i'm guessing they are easier to come by!) but I am not sure of areas in and around Kunming. I would like to be near shops and cafes, good restaurants. Don't need to be in the centre but would like a place with a bit of life. I will study Chinese at one of the schools in Kunming I also ride a bicycle as my main form of transport. But will look into buying an ebike.
My budget is about 2000-2500¥ per month (this is to cover all costs inc internet, utilities etc)
Any thoughts on good areas, my budget and what type of place I can get for that. Also, any advice on agents to contact, dealing with landlords and contract length, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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