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@Ishmael, rickshaw also still works. You may find two of them on standby for hire in the Old Street alleyway.
@Ishmael, rickshaw also still works. You may find two of them on standby for hire in the Old Street alleyway.
@Spartans
Philou is correct.
Or simply use your WeChat and scan the QR Code image below:
You will be linked to the official mini-program called 乘车码 (chengchema).
It can pay fares for both MRT and buses for most cities in China (select cities top left corner). Not just for Kunming's transportation systems.
After authorizing payment synchronization to your WeChat Pay. Commuting subway or bus via smartphone becomes easy. No more fumbling for cash or coins while people push and grunt behind you.
For MRT/subway:
Choose left tab "地铁" (ditie). QR Code will display, and refreshed periodically. Scan at turnstile.
For buses:
At the top select the right tab labeled "公交" (gongjiao). QR Code will appear to be scanned (sensor located at bottom of machine) when embarking. At which point an automated voice will say "success" in Chinese "成功" (chengong).
"Pin to desktop" (top right corner option) for quick access.
I suggest GoKunming embed this QR Code image somewhere on this website for the convenience of commuting readers.
Tiger, you do realize "invaluable" means precious when I commended your residency as such? Elaborate how my comment can be detrimental.
dolphin, i just signed on. I'm not a vampire that hunts in the wee hours. Didn't up/down vote anyone. I'm not petty like Mr. Grammarly.
Granted I'll give a thumbs up to Peter when done writing. There are gems in that overture composition of his. "Diamond in the rough" as previous forumite pointed out. I appreciate Pedro99's originality more than one-liner, snarky remarks. Albeit, both meant to antagonize. The former massages our brain's left hemisphere. Plus, he usually doesn't attack specific users, just the general expat community and our choices. He leaps on specific individuals when attacked. Blame those who take his opinions personally.
herenow, you speak of "repelling advertisers." Yet if that were the case, GoKunming STAFF would have unleashed bolts of lightening at perpetrators. But in all the years of ruckus, they never made a peep. Again, mods would come thundering down to stop spams on a daily basis, and to circumvent occasional sensitive subjects, which out of respect, I'll refrain from typing.
It is also worth mentioning website advertisers (i.e. Kunming restaurant Sal or Humdinger) don't care if potential customers are cyberbullies. They only care that potential cyberbully customers are ravenous for pizza or salad and would walk through their doors.
GoKunming advertisers are not Olympic sponsoring MNC endorsers whom have social responsibilities and image/morality standards to uphold in the public eye. Kunming is a small local market, much less the English-speaking sub-community. GoKunming knows that too, and have acted accordingly.
Insightful comment by Liumingke1234 from seven years ago.
Explains the heavy traffic in shopping areas tonight. For marketing departments, any opportunity to get consumers an excuse to spend is godsend. Pull tacky folklore out of a hat if you must.
Not to diminish this Qixi Chinese folk tale, which predates Shakespearean Romeo & Juliet by 1,000 years.
Here it goes:
"The tale of the cowherd and the weaver girl is a love story between Zhinü (織女; the weaver girl, symbolizing the star Vega) and Niulang (牛郎; the cowherd, symbolizing the star Altair).
Their love was not allowed, thus they were banished to opposite sides of the heavenly river (symbolizing the Milky Way).
Once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month (today August 7, 2019), a flock of magpies would form a bridge to reunite the lovers for one day..."
The point is tiger, GoKunming staffs ddin't even bother responding to your well-intentioned suggestions, despite your invaluable residency on this website.
Yet they'd be quick to remove spams or politically sensitive discussions that would endanger their niche market presence.
Sorry to break it to you, it's more about monetary-based existentialism of 'up there' than cyber-civility 'down here.'
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Video: The Legend of Shangri-la
发布者The second featured picture of the black red-billed choughs gliding above the monastery like eagles is true to their philopatry.
Keep up the Youtube videos Jordan Porter. I've watched all of them and looking forward to more journeys through China. Don't be discouraged by the underwhelming viewership. May Destination China series be deeply meaningful for you on a personal level.
Businesses in Shangri-La Old Town are slow but would usually pick up from July through September. Many entrepreneurs are holding down the fort and betting on the incoming bullet train next year. Fortunately 10-year rental contracts with locals are relatively low over there, for now. A mere 500rmb/month could get you a decent storefront.
Book Review: Lost Horizon
发布者Thanks for the link kc430.
The majestic mountains of Deqin borders both Tibet and Sichuan. Yading Nature Reserve is a mere ~80km away.
From a geological perspective, there are no imaginary provincial nor country borders separating mountain formations created millions of years ago, much less homo sapiens whom evolved much more recently to plot flags/names all over the lands.
Same can be said for The Grand Canyon in Arizona or White Cliffs of Dover in England. These epochal beauties are ancient, and have inspired countless poets and artists of all skin colors. All of whom, like you and me, are the embodiment of the cosmos as we reexamine ourselves. True "Shangri-La" resides in serenity of mind.
Work commences on Lijiang-Shangri-la Railroad
发布者I feel the need to contribute to the community on Shangri-La. I carry fresh, lingering regrets for not coming to the aid of this foreign, solo female traveler who was asking unlicensed taxi drivers (or 黑车) for a ride to the popular Sumtseling Monastery (featured photo above).
The drivers' asking price was 200 rmb to take her there by car. She smartly walked away. However, they called her back and their conservation ensued inaudibly. I believe she negotiated her ride down to one hundred or so. Still a rip-off.
The Sumtseling Monastery can be reached via public Bus 13 for a 1 yuan fare. Bus station is 50 meters across the street from Shangri-La Old Town (north entrance). That was where the lady stood alone with her backpack.
The bus route sign direction is incorrect. So take the bus on the right side of the street (Northbound), not the opposite left side. Bus 13 will take you the town's ticket lobby and parking lot. It is the terminal stop (终点站). After purchasing entrance ticket (100-120rmb), a park shuttle will take you higher grounds to the foot of the Temple entrance.
Leaving the temple grounds is easier. Bus 13 awaits just outside the grand entrance at the foot of temple across the public restrooms. No shuttles necessary en route back to Old Town. Bus 13 starts at 7:30am.
For those who wish to visit the Napa lake/protected wetland nature reserve. For 2 rmb, just hop on Bus 12 (green) on aforementioned opposite side across from Old Town starting at 8:30am. Or just wave to approaching Bus 12. They normally slow down or honk to pick up perceived tourists along their +30km drive through town and around the brim of the protected Napa wetlands, but not before first passing the foot of Shika Snow Mountains. Some areas along the bus route have official fence openings where visitors enter without fees. Enjoy a picnic on dryer grass to soak up the high UV sun. To get off Bus 12, just ring the bell or call out to the bus driver (politely call them shifu (师傅) to stop anytime along the route. Last bus is 4:30ish.
Local women and grandmas adorned in colorful attire will ride around the lake too. Bus 12 turns into a giant sightseeing karaoke box. Even the bus driver would join in on their indigenous folksinging like James Corden's carpool karaoke. Their spirit is so carefree. Good times.
Book Review: Lost Horizon
发布者Zhaxi dele, Peter
Book Review: Lost Horizon
发布者A bit on Joseph Rock and how his Yunnan exploration works may have influenced the ethos of James Hilton's Shangri-La:
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