When I rescued the pangolin - he was going about his biznez. However, I did not interview (Dr Dolittle) him to ask him if he was from the wild, escaped, or a domesticated pet.
I did not make any assumptions because at that time I was in a residential quarter in the city. If I found any animal now where I presently live I may assume he is wild because I live at the foot of the Mian Shan Mountain Eco Park.
Great. We all heard your opinions. Thanks for those and the history lesson. - Who was this sarcastic remark intended for? Before I answer any specific questions.
Because if you do not call an organization some jerk will either eat him, sell him or take him home as a pet - there is a reason for this fascination.
Every large city has a Mayor's Hotline (12345). When I want a particular issue resolved, I have all my university students randomly call in with a prepared script that will be recorded when one calls into 12345.
This has ALWAYS worked for me and always gives me the results I am looking for.
When multiple calls are received for the same issue, it goes directly to the minister who handles that field and will be floored at the Mayor's meetings.
In the last 12 years I have made more than 200 reports and every single issue was resolved within a few days, some took a few weeks, very few took a few months and one was just completed that took 1.5 years. So 12345 does work and does guarantee positive results.
Work smarter, not harder! When one understands how to use the system it will produce positive results. A few well placed phone calls to the appropriate agencies will get immediate results (Even from Kunming to Guangzhou).
In my last residential quarter we found a pangolin in the courtyard. A nasty guy came with a bag with the intent to carry him off but I physically stopped him while my wife called the PO-lice and animal control.
Since Mr. Polar Bear is not in Kunming I have no idea how this issue can be resolved - it must be done by the people in GZ.
Few people are aware that there are several historical and cultural sites inside the Kunming Zoo.
www.gokunming.com/[...] - Wuhua District sites.
All the sites are clearly marked and easy to find if you know what you are looking for. These 4 sites are district, city and provincial level sites of Wu Hua District in Kunming.
1 - 滇西抗战阵亡将士纪念碑遗址 – DIAN XI KANG ZHAN ZHEN WANG JIANG SHI JI NIAN BEI YI ZHI
2 - 圆通山石牌坊 – YUAN TONG SHAN SHI PAI FANG
3 - 明代城墙残端 – MING DAI CHENG QIANG CAN DUAN
4 - 唐继尧墓 – TANG JI YAO MU
en.wikipedia.org/[...] - Here is the list of National sites in Yunnan.
www.gokunming.com/[...] - Here is the list of National sites in Kunming.
Luoping - 9 Dragon Waterfall + Buyi Village.
Luliang - Sha Lin - Sand Forest.
Xuanwei - There are 8 Ham companies (Black pig) in Xuanwei. I had a 2 hour tour of a xuanwei plant (small) and it was a learning experience (Packing, cleaning, prepping, sausages, shipping so on). Xuanwei is home to 1 of the 3 famous hams in China. Xuanwei is also the home of DengXiaoping's wife. Train goes to Xuanwei.
Xuanwei Ham from Yunnan + Jinhua Ham from Zhejiang + Rugao Ham from Jiangsu.
Qilin District - Capital has much to see for me because I am into temples. Also Dragon park. There are several historical and cultural sites in Qilin district. Train goes to Qilin.
Huize has a lot to see but that may be out of your 100 km radius. It is 100 km from Zhaotong. Several historical and cultural sites in Huize.
Largest earth dam in asia.
9 Hui Guan (halls) from different provinces in China.
Nagu + Baiwu Old Towns are on the Historical list.
Tang Ji Yao's house (Tomb is inside Kunming Zoo) as well as some Red Army locations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tang_Jiyao
www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/13255/kunming_zoo#post-87155
A bit more out of town is the Black Neck Crane Nature Reserve.
Lots of history here. For me there is a lot to see but for others they may feel differently.
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The new Visa office is located at 118 Tuo Dong Road. There is no number on the building yet so do not bother to look for it. There are 2 passport photo shops on either side of the building. The office is located directly in front of the Kunming Museum. The bus stop is named - Shi Bo Wu Guan - Bus 1, 62, 109, 117, 145, 213, A1 and K3 stop directly in front of the office. Foreigners need to go to the 3rd floor. The Tuo Dong Stadium is located to the right of the office while Baita Road is located to the left of the office.
Yunnan's largest hydroelectric dam goes online
发布者Does anyone have specific directions on how to visit this dam? Where exactly is it? I see a lookout point in the picture so I assume visitors can come.
Deputy mayor answers 12345 hotline
发布者I am glad to see more people get involved in their community and use this hotline. I was surprised to read that they receive 2000 calls each day.
I prefer to use the internet site - where I can receive a reply.
12345.km.gov.cn/12345BusiAdd.aspx
Video: Unseen Stone Forest
发布者The video is very informative but does NOT specifically tell you where these locations are located. The entrance ticket to SHI LIN (Stone Forest) is 175 Yuan. I prefer to buy an annual ticket for 200 Yuan and I can use it at any time during the year. Bring your passport and you can purchase an annual ticket which includes entrance to the MAJOR stone Forest, MINOR stone Forest, BU SHAO SHAN, LI ZI YUAN QING, WAN NIAN LING ZHI, and NAIGU stone Forest (Black Stone Forest).
Most of the footage on the video is of the Black Stone Forest. Few people know about it so each time I go, there are very few visitors, less than 5 people. This location has been completely renovated but it lacks many basics. However, There is NOWHERE to purchase any food or water anywhere in the entire park.
Another location seen in the Video is DA DIE SHUI Waterfall. This USED TO BE included in the price of the entrance ticket more than 1 year ago but it no longer is considered part of the Stone Forest. Presently, the waterfall scenic area is under renovation. The Waterfall is located more then 30 km away from the main park. 2 years ago, you can purchase tickets for the waterfall ONLY for 18 Yuan but I have no idea what the price will be after the renovation is complete.
If you truly want to learn more about the hidden wonders of YUNNAN, please visit my website and see for yourself.
WWW.HUGOYUNNANTRAVEL.COM
Good luck
Kunming's Red alley: Jiexiao Xiang
发布者I ASSUME that the writers and staff of GOKUNMING write these articles in an effort to inform the reader of an event or location of some significance in and around Kunming.
I find many of these articles lacking in vital information. In an attempt to be CREATIVE, the writers fail in being INFORMATIVE.
For example, the writers mentions Jiexiao Xiang many, many times but fails to tell the reader where this place is. Is it somewhere in Yunnan? Is it in Kunming? There are 5 districts in Kunming - is it in Pan long District? Or is it in one of the other 4 districts? Is there a major crossroad where this small alley can be found. Perhaps near Beijing Road or Guangfu Road.
I enjoy travelling and seeing new places and I research many of the places I visit. But I really would like to read an article here and NOT be left with MORE questions than when I started.
I ask the staff of GOKunming to please be more specific when writing about places to visit and give SPECIFIC directions such as name of town or village and county and prefecture when writing. Thank you.