Have you explored whether a student visa might be available from a private language school regardless of your age?
I understand that it might not be your first choice because it would involve attending some classes and paying tuition fees. But it might allow you to remain in Kunming until something more suitable becomes available.
I hear you, @bucko! Hope that flight works. Will be interested in following your progress.
Thank you. I researched it yesterday in several other places as well, and it seems clear that it is too early to even think about returning.
Having your "boots on the ground" input has focused my planning. Appreciate all the good help.
I see. Thanks.
Thank you. Does not sound good.
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The CNAC exhibit, which is on display now, February 2009, is extremely intersting and well done. Worth a trip. The museum charges no admission and the Number 1 Kunming bus goes there.
Roundup: Kunming flooding aftermath
Posted by>>"I'm returning to Kunming next Thursday. I'm staying at a hotel in Panlong, near the intersection of Renmin Lu and Dongfeng Dong Lu."
Those two streets don't intersect. But the areas near where those two streets cross Baita Lu 白塔路 and Huancheng Donglu 环城东路 are OK.
Expo aims to strengthen China's regional ties
Posted byQuestion about the red arm bands.
In the last couple weeks I've seen lots of local citizens wearing red arm bands that have something to do with the Expo. I've been told that they are helping keep the streets near where they work clean so as to make a good impression on visiting officials.
Has anyone seen these red arm bands close up and actually been able to read the words? Just curious.
Foraging for wild edibles in Kunming's hills
Posted by@Liliping — good tip about the baking soda. Do you know how to say it or write it in Chinese? My dictionary says 小苏打, but I'm not sure if that is local usage. I'd like to buy some.
Traditional tie-dyeing outside of Dali
Posted byQuote: "can i buy this in Kunming?"
花鸟市场 — Bird and Flower Market. Off 东风中路 Dongfeng Middle Street, north side, near 五一路 Five One Street. Many other places as well.
Snapshot: Kunming Carnival's Grand Parade
Posted byPosting photos of an event after the fact is nice, but Go Kunming could provide a truly useful service by listing events like this in advance so those of us who live here could know to attend.