Forums > Living in Kunming > Why do prices on taobao vary so much? Some other reasons why items can be listed cheap.
Some of the electronic stuff is what would be sold as 'reconditioned' in UK. That is, it has been returned by the customer, under waranty (and repaired) or just not wanted. Because the item is not new, it cannot be sold as new, even though it is re-sealed. But TIC.
Some things are too cheap to be true. These are possibly a scam, pay your money and get nothing.
Some are stolen goods.
Some are stock clearance items (fire or bankruptcy sale)
Some are factory seconds, but sold as top quality.
Some are end of line/factory clearance.
Forums > Living in Kunming > What to bring to Kunming? I second what @heniu says.
Think about how you are going to squat without your clothes touching the ground.
Forums > Living in Kunming > What to bring to Kunming? I would bring the basic meds. Especially pain killers and diarrhea tabs. You can get them here, but when you need them the first time, the last thing you want to do is 'trot' down to the pharmacy.
I should have been a bit clearer on this point. You can certainly replenish your cookies here, but on the journey in come stocked with some snacks.
About the sweat thing. Chinese do sweat, although seem to feel the cold more, so perhaps sweat less. But the big thing with body odour, and there are some stinkers here, is pubic hair. Not so abundant on the average Chinese body, and so fewer chances for bacteria to breed.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Guide to Marrying a Chinese Woman 5/ If you are older, perhaps a divorcee, consider marrying the same. The fanciful ideas have largely gone, and people have a better idea of what to expect and what they don't want.
6/ If Chinese wife's parents also have their 100% chinese grandchild you will escape so much fillial BS. Don't be afraid of existing kids.
7/ Find a professional woman, of similar social and educational background. Once the novelty of item 4, cute and sexy, wears off you need something to share.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Kunming T-Shirt Factory? Kunming is not really know for textiles. I would haazard a guess that 99% of the stuff in the shops here is out of Guangdong. These guys only handle large orders and are also familiar with export requirements (paperwork etc).
I would also have fewer trust issues with Guangdong ren.
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.