Forums > Living in Kunming > Hospital recommendations for giving birth

We had two natural deliveries at Calmete International. Overall assessment:

1. Cheap: we paid 3,200 yuan for the first and 2,800 yuan for the second;
2. Professional, kind and helpful staff;
3. They could speak some English - though my wife and I are both fluent in Mandarin;
4. Clean and fine ambient;
5. Not crowded.

Therefore, I truly recommend this Hospital for deliveries.

I'm aware there are lots of myths among expats, like: "you must go to Thailand" if you're going to have a baby; or "never get immunizations in China", and so on and so forth. There is some truth in those myths, I mean, there are reasons to think like that, but if you be wise enough to be around in China, you certainly may find your ways to the best spots to enjoy China and have the best services with reasonable prices and good quality.

As for immunizations, most of those done in China are imported form Europe and the Chinese ones from past scandals were either shut down or fined and are now scrutinized.

In my opinion, there is no need to fly somewhere nor pay 20,000 yuan and up to services at places like Angel Hospital. After all, their services are the same and even more limited than the public hospitals like Calmete in Kunming.

Hope it may add to the discussion.

Cheers,

Forums > Living in Kunming > Advices on buying a Chinese brand car

Hi there,

Since my wife and I had moved to Kunming and expect to spend few years here, we are taking Chinese Driving Licenses and expect to buy a car in the coming weeks. As a foreigner I know pretty well most of the car brands from Europe, US and Japan, but how about these Chinese car brands?

We wish to buy a new one, not second hand, so that we are considering a potential Chinese car brand, for they are cheaper than WM, Renault, Honda, etc. as you all may know.

Does someone know about the quality of this Chinese brands (Cherry, QQ, Lifang, JAC, etc.)? Are them too bad?

We would welcome advices and sharing of experiences from expats about it.

Thanks a lot!