@janjal - Don't panic. Same thing happened to me. In my case my wife could buy some letter or stamped certificate on Taobao. Basically it's from a travel agent and it says that she's transiting via HK (and going to anywhere where Chinese don't need a visa before departure). There was no need to show proof of onward travel but this was about 4-5 years ago.
Metro has some but you'll pay much more than online. JD.com sells stuff straight from the manufacturer's official store.
@michael - good question.
Anyway, Thanks everyone, it's done now... it was send overland (freight) as others had suggested.
thanks for the reply Janjal.
Any ideas/solutions? I'm having trouble finding a courier to accept an item containing Li-ion batteries to deliver to Shanghai. It's nothing to do with the size (110cmx45cmx45cm) or the weight (about 15kg). Of the 6 or so kuaidi companies I've contacted so far, most say that the rules are very strict now and that only 'new items can be sent directly from the factory'. This is frustrating to say the least. ideas or possible solutions greatly appreciated.
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The only place worth going for a beer in Lijiang. Small place with a super friendly vibe. Great relaxed hangout for locals and travellers alike.
a lovely place to stay with great views of Yulong xueshan (JadeDragon snow mountain) from the roof! Beautifully decorated and hosts that make you feel like family. A million miles better than most other places locally. I can't recommend this place enough.
i thought i'd give this place another try as my usual place was closed today. even though there is now more choice, i was not impressed by the menu. they do have an apparently good range of coffees for up to 80 kuai but even a basic latte is Y26 now. the drinks were OK but nothing special and certainly not worth the money. the place looked somehow cleaner too and was certainly busier! why have so many of the cafes in this area decided that it's fine to raise their prices by so much (in some cases almost double)? i doubt i'll be going back. the 2 stars are because it was just OK and they've obviously made some effort.
not a bad selection of stuff and some of the staff obviously know their way around a bike. however, the 'special' prices for foreigners and the fact that some of the staff will use a big hammer to fix anything keeps me from going back. you could do better.
I won't go there again. The yoghurt is tasty and the curries are usually ok (they seem to vary in quality depending on the day and time). What really annoys me is the fact that they can't comprehend that I order dishes to eat TOGETHER... if my curry arrives 30 minutes after all the other dishes it's not really acceptable. Then again, neither is the 1 hour wait for the rest of the food or the incorrect dishes being sent. By the way, why can't I sit on the 3rd floor until both of the other floors are packed full? Has it never occurred to them that I might want a quiet meal and, after all, I am paying for it!
Preview and Giveaway: Tuborg Greenfest Music Festival
Posted byhi, just noticed that the Tuborg Greenfest Music Festival giveaway lists 'Don' as a winner. i think i remember forgetting to include my mobile number and I've yet to meet another Don but... wishful thinking i guess!
Jin Feibao races across Gobi
Posted bycool. better than his Boston Marathon result.
Li Ping fundraiser
Posted bywhy not remove Gompo's useless and off topic comments? they're hardly 'on topic'!
...and more on topic, well done to everyone who organised this and/or took part. let's have more of this type of thing. more BBQ sausages too please!
Kunming ranks fifth nationally in expat poll
Posted byoh ye... I was forced to do that stupid survey too. my boss said to "just put kunming as #1 for everything". needless to say i didn't put kunming as first for anything so i doubt my form was counted.
Kunming ranks fifth nationally in expat poll
Posted bysure kunming still has a lot going for it and there are much worse cities in china but this place really has deteriorated noticeably over the last few years. thinking back to the Spring Festival holidays... the sky was really blue without all that smog and the dust from the constant roadworks on almost every street! 5th best in china? really??