This notice was posted on the Kunming Water Authority's official WeChat account. Pardon the quick and dirty translation job:
"Water outages caused by pipe replacements will affect neighborhoods along Xuefu Lu (from Jiaochang Zhong Lu to Huangtupo), the Hongshan area, Jinding area, along Dianmian Dadao, along Puji Lu, the Gaoxin area and the northwest part of Kunming. Water outages may be complete in some areas, while others will see a lowering of pressure."
The scheduled stoppage time is Nov 28 at 10pm until Nov 30 at midnight.
I hope some of the more avid bird-watchers (of which I'm not) make some comments here. The best things I've seen so far are a Lady Amherst's pheasant on Dali's Cangshan, and a what looked like a family of Gaur outside of Tengchong. Not sure what they were though.
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We have our winners! Congratulations to Stephen, Zach, Dan and David for correctly answering that Cui Jian opened for Deep Purple in 2004. The winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the festival.
My apologies for the lack of clarity. Initial source articles were a bit vague and so was I. Additional research confirms "both residents and non-residents of Yunnan can apply for travel permits". This can be done, according to an updated Yunnan Net report, at the border itself and also at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in the city from which you depart.
There is no confirmation that all of the new visa-holders must join a tour group, but it seems very likely. The Yunnan Net reporter was in Ruili and noted that the first tourists using the new visas were picked up by a "tour car company" once they crossed into Myanmar.
I am getting it touch with a Yunnan travel company this weekend and will post any new information here in the comments section.
Had the buffet here recently. A bit expensive but discounts are available for groups. Seafood, including crab, lobster and sushi were all fantastic. European and Chinese dishes were great as well. Beer was included with dinner. Overall, excellent service and food.
Excellent dumplings for omnivores, vegetarians and carnivores. This is a hole in the wall joint with no frills, but the owners are friendly and the dumplings are just right. Five stars if they get higher quality vinegar.
The Help Out — Philippines Fundraiser
发布者A picture of the check to the Red Cross has been added to the bottom of the article. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Preview and Giveaway: 500KM Music Festival
发布者We have our winners! Congratulations to Stephen, Zach, Dan and David for correctly answering that Cui Jian opened for Deep Purple in 2004. The winners will each receive a pair of tickets to the festival.
Yunnan reopens 13 international border crossings
发布者My apologies for the lack of clarity. Initial source articles were a bit vague and so was I. Additional research confirms "both residents and non-residents of Yunnan can apply for travel permits". This can be done, according to an updated Yunnan Net report, at the border itself and also at the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in the city from which you depart.
There is no confirmation that all of the new visa-holders must join a tour group, but it seems very likely. The Yunnan Net reporter was in Ruili and noted that the first tourists using the new visas were picked up by a "tour car company" once they crossed into Myanmar.
I am getting it touch with a Yunnan travel company this weekend and will post any new information here in the comments section.
Great Apes release first ever album
发布者Album artwork has been added as the top image.
Panlong dredging expected to conclude December 25
发布者oops. That has been changed.