My Uni has been asking for religious affiliation annually for many years now. Always in a rather embarrassed manner, to be fair!
My Uni has been asking for religious affiliation annually for many years now. Always in a rather embarrassed manner, to be fair!
The first shock appears to have been at 21.21 on 21st, 2021....
The GoK listings only has Kunming Hotel as a ten-pin bowling venue (anyone know if it still exists?) but I hear rumours of other more modern places (Nanya? COHO?). Does anyone know of any?
Nope. There is Burger King, MacDonald's and KFC. Dicos is the Chinese fried chicken fast food equivalent.
Or check our small toy shops clustered around schools. I bought a Christmas hat at one this morning.
No results found.
This place is now closed.
Price is now 100RMB for adults, 70RMB for children.
Some of the animal areas are as far as 10+km from the entrance - you can buy a hop on/off bus ticket for 60RMB per person, but there are also clearly marked walkways for those who are full of energy.
Everything inside is pretty expensive - consider bringing a picnic.
Many of the animals are in large outdoor enclosures. Some are caged. The park calls itself a safari, but this is not a "drive your car amongst the animals" thing. It's more like a decent western zoo.
There are places to handle/be photographed with animals, for a fee. Also, some kids amusements.
The animal show is free, but a waste of time (unless you love watching goats, sheep, pigs, horses etc!!).
Good labelling i English thorughout.
Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
Prague cafe used to be my favourite cafe in Wenlin area but I went for lunch there today after a few months away and it's really gone downhill (new owners?). The menu was a photocopy, the food was lacklustre and much more expensive than before, the decor was dull and the service so-so. I won't be back there anytime soon.
It's open! And it's free. And its terrific for kids.
The museum is surprisingly interactive (although only 2/3 of the attractions are working) and modern (VR, simulators, touchscreens, etc). Sadly, no English on any of the displays but the fun is in trying to work out how the exhibits work and what they are supposed to be showing. Well worth a visit.
Interview: DJ Ultra
发布者Eh? London hasn't played an important role in the music scene? Have you not heard of The Who, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Pet Shop Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Police, Madness, Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac, Iron Maiden, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, etc. A few influential acts there, I think.
Kunming natural history museum opens
发布者Despite the tumbleweed response to my last comment, I decided to visit the museum today. It's really quite good fun and was a welcome hour-long respite from a rainy day. The admission fee is actually 20RMB for adults now. I was met at the entrance by Qian Yamin who speaks great English. She kindly let me wander around, even though the museum was technically shut (the day after the New Year weekend holiday is considered a "Monday"). The displays are well-presented, with some English. My favourite display was the taxidermy dogs, surrounding an alligator!? Worth a visit, anyhow.
Kunming's etymological vapor trail
发布者Interesting article. Thanks.
Forgotten British consulate getting Chinese facelift
发布者Fascinating. Nice report.
Officials: New Kunming airport to be operational by the end of 2011
发布者Next month, in theory...
gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/2247/new_airport_in_kunming