In regards to the highly expensive XJ rasin cakes sold on wheeled carts back in the days.
Some of the sellers' method of solicitation were deemed scams. Rumor has it they cut large chunks and would pressure unsuspecting buyers to pay in full. If cut, you buy. Over 100RMB for a piece was not unusual.
Bad word of mouth got out, but I always wanted to buy their rasins to try if not for the hearsay intimidation factor. Perhaps another day.
To piggyback @hongxiongmao's comment on 1903 mall.
In two days on the 20th, those living near Guangfu Lu like above posters ought to visit 1903 mall and Hema's grand opening as most stores/restaurants are having 50% discounts.
Follow on them Wechat for details.
It will be festive inside like a grand opening or anniversary event of sorts. Perhaps worth a visit on that merit alone for folks who haven't witnessed such before.
Best Maan Coffee would be at Green Lake (west gate. 2nd floor beside open balcony-like floor to ceiling windows. Peaceful lake view for those who work on laptops. Plugs and water stations at your disposal. Certainly beats view of Green Lake Starbucks. Only drawback is smoking allowed, though more positive points for smokers.
Reddit serendipitously featured an adorable video of a snub-nosed monkey (endemic to SW China) on their front page, on the eve of Kunming's biodiversity conference tomorrow no less:
This fluffy one being hand-fed appears to be a Sichuan golden hair monkey (aka Sichuan snub-nosed monkey). Video, rather than images, truly captures their essence.
It appears GoKunming has featured these sub-nosed monkeys quite a bit over the past twelve years. Looks like conservation efforts to stave them from extinction panned out.
Snapshot: Chasing black snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of northwest Yunnan (by Fabio Nodari in 2019): www.gokunming.com/[...]
New population of critically endangered monkeys found in Yunnan
A lengthy piece on Flying Tigers just published on CNN. Also a short video showcasing one of the last three living volunteer pilots, a 96-year old Losonsky. Cool pictures of the cool P-40 fighter planes in air are featured too.
The article even briefly mentioned Kunming...
"Chennault expressed his disappointment at his group's first combat mission against Japanese bombers attacking the AVG base in Kunming, China, on December 20, 1941. He thought the pilots lost their discipline in the excitement of combat."
Our collective love for Spring City is what fuels our solidarity. Much love to all.
Kunming Aegean Shopping Mall is now offering surgical masks on their official Wechat account. 50 masks for 120 rmb. Delivered to your door for those who may need them. The price is reasonable considering widespread price gouging on ebay, amazon, and the likes.
Are you back yet JanJal? Your warm donuts and hot shower await.
Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
发布者Reddit serendipitously featured an adorable video of a snub-nosed monkey (endemic to SW China) on their front page, on the eve of Kunming's biodiversity conference tomorrow no less:
www.reddit.com/[...]
This fluffy one being hand-fed appears to be a Sichuan golden hair monkey (aka Sichuan snub-nosed monkey). Video, rather than images, truly captures their essence.
It appears GoKunming has featured these sub-nosed monkeys quite a bit over the past twelve years. Looks like conservation efforts to stave them from extinction panned out.
Snapshot: Chasing black snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of northwest Yunnan (by Fabio Nodari in 2019):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
New population of critically endangered monkeys found in Yunnan
(by Patrick Scally in 2019):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Face to face with Yunnan's snub-nosed monkeys
(by Amanda Kaminsky in 2014):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Conservationists save endangered snub-nosed monkey
(by Patrick Scally in Nov. 2013):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
(by Patrick Scally in Jan. 2013):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys bouncing back from the brink of extinction
(by Chris Horton in 2009):
www.gokunming.com/[...]
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
发布者Someone should let CNN know, Frank Losonsky died at age 99 earlier this year in February. Apparently he was the last remaining Flying Tiger.
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
发布者A lengthy piece on Flying Tigers just published on CNN. Also a short video showcasing one of the last three living volunteer pilots, a 96-year old Losonsky. Cool pictures of the cool P-40 fighter planes in air are featured too.
The article even briefly mentioned Kunming...
"Chennault expressed his disappointment at his group's first combat mission against Japanese bombers attacking the AVG base in Kunming, China, on December 20, 1941. He thought the pilots lost their discipline in the excitement of combat."
Read it here:
edition.cnn.com/[...]
Letter from the editor: Kunming community spirit in times of Corona
发布者Our collective love for Spring City is what fuels our solidarity. Much love to all.
Kunming Aegean Shopping Mall is now offering surgical masks on their official Wechat account. 50 masks for 120 rmb. Delivered to your door for those who may need them. The price is reasonable considering widespread price gouging on ebay, amazon, and the likes.
Are you back yet JanJal? Your warm donuts and hot shower await.
How to: Cook a Thanksgiving dinner in China
发布者Thank you for bringing Holiday warmth to families in China.