Forums > Living in Kunming > Half Marathon in Kunming-10/09/2017
Thanks! Should be a lot of participation. The previous half marathon was quite the success. Nice to see so many runners.
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Forums > Living in Kunming > VPN:s still working?
Breaking news. Apple removes VPN Apps from China App Store.
Apple is siding with profits over ______. China is one of their biggest markets after all. AAPL stocks would tank if they disobeyed calls to censorship.
Looks like the Great Firewall is being refortified. The war on VPNs has begun.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Civilized Kunming
Right now trending on Chinese social media in Kunming circles, locals are angry with the drowning of mother and child. They are angry that the civilized project has cost tax payers RMB 30 Billion yet their government can't even prevent streets from flooding because of subpar infrastructure.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Civilized Kunming
If we want to be honest with each other. The "civilized" money could be better spent on drainage/sewage revamp. Kunming has been flooding for decades... and certainly susceptible to more flooding in the future.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Civilized Kunming
Supposedly 北区 Northern Kunming has been flooded to the windshields of cars, as well as many parking basements in the city... today or tomorrow would be a disaster for the anticipated Beijing inspections.
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Bullet train to Dali to begin running July 1
Posted byPrice is out, 145 rmb for cheapest seats. A bit steep.
Child discounts for those shorter than 150cm. I'll do my best Mini-Me impersonation.
Enormous wild buffalo caught on camera in southern Yunnan
Posted byFun fact. A full-grown, male silverback gorilla can hypothetically bench press a 1,500 kg buffalo with additional 5-6 grown men sitting on top. Best not start a fist fight with these spectacular animals.
Unfortunately, in Sub-Saharan Africa such as DR Congo where these great apes are harbored also faces alarming rates of deforestation... among the highest in the world in fact.
Anti-deforestation policies similar to that of Brazil in recent years must be implemented in Yunnan and elsewhere to save our world's tropical forests & many species that reside in them.
Kunming's bike share options: A user guide
Posted by@tigertiger
In addition, Alipay Hellobikes do not require a deposit, unlike the 199rmb deposit for Ofo and 299 for Mobike, Hellobike riders have an option of paying 5 rmb for unlimited rides for a month.
Inspired relaxation at Yunnan's Fuxian Lake
Posted byAlso, for those staying at Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake, just in their backyard you can scuba dive over the underwater city. Hundreds of villagers were tragically drowned in that lake during the infamous earthquake... buried heirloom relics ought to be protected from opportunists.
Inspired relaxation at Yunnan's Fuxian Lake
Posted byHeads up Patrick, the high speed rail train from Kunming to Yuxi has commenced. A mere 32 minutes ride for 40 rmb.