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Currently osmanthus have been in bloom throughout Kunming this month. These flowers of sweet scented fragrance from trees are called gui hua (桂花).
Currently osmanthus have been in bloom throughout Kunming this month. These flowers of sweet scented fragrance from trees are called gui hua (桂花).
Breaking. China has ordered US consulate in Chengdu, Sichuan to close. Tit for tat for Houston.
Been opened since a day or two ago. Was looking forward to Christopher Nolan's Tenet next month. The film's worldwide release date has again been postponed. China also seem to ban foreign films with long running times. Tenet is over 2.5 hours.
Categorization seems to work well for Listings on mobile device. Thanks Yereth for your hard work.
A new high speed rail line from Dali to Chengdu will begin next month. I believe July 1, but need verification.
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Yes we're open! Kunming cafés and restaurants starting up after virus
Posted byIn a bid to reinvigorate economic activities in Kunming, over 300 designated streets around town will allow small business vendors to set up stalls (摆摊) on the sidewalk for off book revenue opportunities. Night market scene of yore may once again blossom back. Chengguan (城管) will have a field day overseeing and prohibiting undesignated spots.
Interview: The Linden Centre in Xizhou
Posted byBump for this fine interview by Chris. Oldie but a goodie. Rest assured Brian and Jeanee, The Linden Centre is still standing magnificently. The patio view of the moutainscape is sublime. Less crowded than last year where waiting list was required. Now is a opportune time to visit. Unfortunately, Xizhou's park further down the road has been closed since last September due to road construction and has yet to reopen despite three wheelers and horse drawn carriages hawking tourists.
The dining area's homage to Flying Tigers is a reminder US-Sino relations were once intimately closer. USA and China need to rekindle that bygone spirit if ever is the time.