@Danmairen: Thanks for the kind words. Regarding CQ's population, you are correct. I leave out terms such as "municipality" or "prefecture-level city" when I feel their omission will not confuse readers.

@Ocean: More cars on the road is fine for me, as long as the sidewalks aren't full of electric bikes. Definitely not trying to "hang a goat's head and sell dog meat" but I did genuinely enjoy the Chongqingness of Chongqing. That said, I was certainly pleased to be back in Kunming afterward.

This is an interesting look at the recent changes in Shuanglang:

www.christaylorwriter.com/blog/item/7/changes_lakeside

Congratulations to GoKunming reader Michael Holmes, who is the winner of the Pullman Lijiang getaway.

Michael is studying bees at Yunnan Agricultural University, his harrowing tales of bee attacks and his dedication to scientific pursuits warmed our cold, cold hearts.

Of the more than 80 entries we received, there were several that would have won - had they sent their phone numbers as instructed in the giveaway rules.

Thanks to everyone who entered, we wish we had more vouchers to give away this time, but we're planning on more giveaways in the future, so watch this space.

@RyanChris: please send links if you have them... many of our readers can read Chinese

@Chicanohek: Here are some interesting photos of WWII-era Chongqing:

www.china-underground.com/[...]