Forums > Living in Kunming > I love Kunming - Except . . . When dealing with landlords ask them to get a bankbook for the elect, water and gas bill. If they refuse or make excuses, then I know they are not good people and are just looking to rent their slum and get money and will never fix or help you if you encounter any problems.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Pros and Cons of Grandparents Tony, don't fall into his trap. Pros and cons has nothing to do with trying to change another person's culture and no one here is stating that anyone must change or is wrong.
Correct me if am wrong but is mm even married to a chinese woman?
Forums > Living in Kunming > Learning Chinese with a private tutor Sorry, my mistake and my assumption. I thought you wanted the source to verify the info.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Learning Chinese with a private tutor I thought you were the intelligent type that was asking for the source so you can verify and confirm for yourself that these stats were in fact true.
I personally do not believe what anyone says on these forums so I always ask for sources so I can go straight to the horses mouth (primary source) to get 100% accurate info.
I do not pass on heresay info or false info. I personally verify all info before posting info with my name.
The stats I posted came straight from the Mandarin testing office. I was mistaken in thinking that you were also the type of person who verifies info on your own.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Learning Chinese with a private tutor Heller? You asked for the source so I gave it to you.
Yunnan's largest hydroelectric dam goes online
Posted byDoes anyone have specific directions on how to visit this dam? Where exactly is it? I see a lookout point in the picture so I assume visitors can come.
Deputy mayor answers 12345 hotline
Posted byI am glad to see more people get involved in their community and use this hotline. I was surprised to read that they receive 2000 calls each day.
I prefer to use the internet site - where I can receive a reply.
12345.km.gov.cn/12345BusiAdd.aspx
Video: Unseen Stone Forest
Posted byThe video is very informative but does NOT specifically tell you where these locations are located. The entrance ticket to SHI LIN (Stone Forest) is 175 Yuan. I prefer to buy an annual ticket for 200 Yuan and I can use it at any time during the year. Bring your passport and you can purchase an annual ticket which includes entrance to the MAJOR stone Forest, MINOR stone Forest, BU SHAO SHAN, LI ZI YUAN QING, WAN NIAN LING ZHI, and NAIGU stone Forest (Black Stone Forest).
Most of the footage on the video is of the Black Stone Forest. Few people know about it so each time I go, there are very few visitors, less than 5 people. This location has been completely renovated but it lacks many basics. However, There is NOWHERE to purchase any food or water anywhere in the entire park.
Another location seen in the Video is DA DIE SHUI Waterfall. This USED TO BE included in the price of the entrance ticket more than 1 year ago but it no longer is considered part of the Stone Forest. Presently, the waterfall scenic area is under renovation. The Waterfall is located more then 30 km away from the main park. 2 years ago, you can purchase tickets for the waterfall ONLY for 18 Yuan but I have no idea what the price will be after the renovation is complete.
If you truly want to learn more about the hidden wonders of YUNNAN, please visit my website and see for yourself.
WWW.HUGOYUNNANTRAVEL.COM
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Kunming's Red alley: Jiexiao Xiang
Posted byI ASSUME that the writers and staff of GOKUNMING write these articles in an effort to inform the reader of an event or location of some significance in and around Kunming.
I find many of these articles lacking in vital information. In an attempt to be CREATIVE, the writers fail in being INFORMATIVE.
For example, the writers mentions Jiexiao Xiang many, many times but fails to tell the reader where this place is. Is it somewhere in Yunnan? Is it in Kunming? There are 5 districts in Kunming - is it in Pan long District? Or is it in one of the other 4 districts? Is there a major crossroad where this small alley can be found. Perhaps near Beijing Road or Guangfu Road.
I enjoy travelling and seeing new places and I research many of the places I visit. But I really would like to read an article here and NOT be left with MORE questions than when I started.
I ask the staff of GOKunming to please be more specific when writing about places to visit and give SPECIFIC directions such as name of town or village and county and prefecture when writing. Thank you.