I try to avoid plugging other websites, as it is a bit impolite.
However, I found vendors or service providers in HK by posting a relevant question on the asiaxpat.com website, on the 'tech and gadget talk' forum. People in HK will tell you where they go. They seem to be a very tech savvy bunch in the HK membership.
Taobao does have ratings and the number of transactions over time. You can also filter by total cost (item + shipping) which gets round the old problem of 1000 rmb ipad and 10000 shipping.
There is also a part of Taobao called TMall, I am not sure but think it is approved traders. Other will be able to better advise.
Mozzies
The local Hualushui with added repellant I have found very effective. It is the one in the glass bottle with green liquid. It can be found for sale everywhere. We live in a high mozzy area next to the lake and a pond. This stuff works.
You might find it a bit hot for pantyhose right now. Hold ups will be cooler, and easier for the squatty potty. But again, perhaps a reason to practice squatting, and think about directional flow.
My wife always complains about the high price and low quality of hosiery in China. She usually stocks up in M&S when we go to Shanghai or HK.
I think Amazon US will deliver to China. But Amazon EU may not.
Not used Amazon.cn.
Regard Cannon, Sony, etc. There are official sellers, but there are also fake stores, that have all the decor of an official store. Gome stores may be a good starting point.
I always buy electronics, cameras, watches, stuff like this in HK. Providing you buy it from one of the longer term vendors, not the street market, it should be genuine. HK is about 4 decades ahead of PRC when it comes to consumer protection.
Prices in HK are much better, there are no real bargains or discounts in PRC. I can get a good cheap Casio for about 300 HKD, whereas I have been asked much more for unbranded sinowatch, of unknown quality. Computers are cheaper and higher specs are available, also lower specs can be bought at knockdown price.
I found vendors in HK, for stuff I wanted, by posting a 'where can I buy?' type question on the asiaxpat.com website, on the 'tech and gadget talk' forum. People in HK will tell you where they go, and even give you directions from the nearest metro/subway station.
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Great to know it is no longer dry.
Good review BTW
This has moved.
The cut flowers are about 700m east on Duonan Jie. The plants and trees are about 700 m west and follow Duocai Section.
A reasonable choice of lumber that has improved over time. Fancy hardwoods like walnut, and mahogany are in abundance. There are some plywood and rubber-wood boards available. There are also some kiln dried imported softwoods and merbao available. Some of the lumber is very green, so look for the kiln dried if you need stable timbers.
Echo everything said by others.
Breakfast great and the serve from 8am. Most other places say 9am and they still are not ready.
Sandwiches are cheap 22-32, and really packed full of filling. We got some sandwiches for a day out, the only mistake I made was ordering two, as this was too much. These are seriously good sangars, and they are wrapped in alu foil.
In fairness to Metro, they are a wholesalers, and not really a supermarket. Hence the need for a card, which can be got around.
They have improved in the year I have been away. They now carry a more consistent range of imported foodstuffs and they also seem to have sorted out the mported milk supply.
They have a wider range of electrical appliances now, there is a coice of more than one toast. There is also a better range of seasonal non foods, like clothes, shoes, garden furniture and camping gear.
The evolution of Chinese National Day in Kunming
Posted byFor those who drive, there are going to be a couple of bridge closures and other major roadworks over the holiday.
You xiaoqu (community) management should have a government printed booklet on all of the closures and detours. We were given ours today.
Creating pub culture in Yunnan, an interview with Teddy Bowers
Posted byI think the aim is to write about people who are active in the expat community. The writers will hit the people they already know as low hanging fruit. Maybe is someone who likes to write knows people in the music scene.they could broaden the range of people covered.
Bringing classic Shanghai elegance to Kunming
Posted byIt isn't the first time. but it is still of interest as I now know of another nice place to go for a change.of scenery. It is also nice that another type of cuisine has been added to the local scene.
Law prohibits new shared bike companies from coming to Kunming
Posted byI had to visit a couple of the areas just outside the north and east of Manchester city centre 20 years ago, and I was shocked by the levels of poverty. In the last 20 years it has not got better.
Venerable foreigner health check clinic moves to new location
Posted byIf anyone is going in September. Please let us know if the procedures have changed. In Shanghai they made strip to our underwear and wear a surgical gown and slippers.