This guy is still on Hongshan Dong Lu, on the left just up from the railroad tracks:
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Not out of town, but Tanhua Temple Park is huge and very empty most days. Giant lawns and a great view over the city too:
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Out of town, you may want to check around Fumin.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
www.gokunming.com/en/listings/city/kunming/?search=hot+spring
There are also several hot spring/spas on Dianchi Road.
Haven't been to either, so can't vouch for quality or cleanliness, but you can start by looking here:
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Passable no-frills Dongbei food including lots of dumplings, tofu, disanxian and other standards. Fair prices too.
A pleasant surprise hiding inconspicuously inside the Second Ring Road. Go for the temple, stay for the lovely forested park and its ample solitude.
Excellent service even when packed and the food is top notch. Great group of owners too.
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.
Mekong drug kingpin stands trial in Kunming
发布者Naw Kham and three associates were sentenced to death on November 6. Two others involved with the case received a reprieved death sentence and an eight-year prison sentence, respectively.
news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-11/06/c_131954410.htm
Doors to international trade swing wide for Laos
发布者It looks like Malaysia firm Giant Consolidated Ltd has stepped in to fill the void left by Chinese contractors. A 50-year concession seems like an awfully long time:
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Kunming approves eight new subway lines
发布者The link for the subway map is only accessible if you are logged into Weibo. My apologies.
Getting Away: Lincang
发布者Information for flights between Kunming and Lincang was originally omitted from this article. It has been added.
Giveaway: Dianchi Cruise part II
发布者We have our winners! Congratulations to Sean and Rosly for properly identifying Shizhai Mountain as the burial place for Dian kings (and including their phone numbers).
Enjoy the boat party, everyone.