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Forums > Travel Yunnan > Vietnamese e-visa or visa on arrival?

I read some articles saying there is now a "stamp fee" when entering Vietnam. Can anybody confirm if there is an additional fee on top of the $25 I am being quoted by he Vietnam e-visa website?

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Work permit: Hong kong or Chiang Mai?

My experience in Chiang Mai was a little over two years ago.

Maybe the system has changed, but I thought that the consulate at which you apply is specified on the invitation letter by authorities in Kunming (based on your request) and that consulate must process your visa.

For example, when I did it in Hanoi many years ago, the Hanoi embassy was not accepting tourist visa applications from non-Vietnamese. And, while they didn't seem thrilled to see me, they nevertheless duly processed my Z visa because I had an invitation letter specifying that I apply at the Hanoi embassy.

Again, my info us out of date, and I know there have been a lot of changes in the past few years.

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I just did the Gorge trek for the third time earlier this week. It's a classic and really gorgeous, even in the winter when it's not so green.

But there are definitely some changes going on, including more new construction, widening of the road, new power lines and tour groups riding on horseback on the high trail. My recommendation, see it now if you haven't already.

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I had a really good burger here recently. Steven, the chef, really knows what he is doing. Worth checking out. Of course, good beer, too.

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Cantina is always a safe bet for top-notch food and great service. I think it has actually gotten better and better over the years, which is often not the case with restaurants. Most people who live in Kunming know Cantina. Perhaps not as many know how involved the owners, Libby and Diego, are in various social welfare and community service efforts. Highly recommended both for visitors and long-term residents!

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I went there twice for group boxing classes. I left the third time when I was attempting to book into a grappling class. This was part of an attempted process on my part to try the different classes offered there and see if I wanted to purchase one of their various membership cards.

The boxing classes were fun, a great workout, and the coaches and fellow students were all nice. A good atmosphere. Certainly room for improvement, especially in terms of explaining the class structure and fundamental concepts of the sports to beginners...but overall good.

However, on front desk staff member erased the positive aspects of the gym through his unprofessional and rude conduct. I was treated like some sort of con-man for wanting to try out the different classes offered before committing to multi-thousand RMB membership card, despite my willingness to pay per class to try them out. I wasted my time riding over to the gym on a very cold day on my scooter and then being refused service unless I committed on the spot to buying a membership card in direct contradiction to the gym's own policies and written price table. Also wasted was my friend's time and money, as she was in a cab on the way over to the gym in order to join me for the group class at the time I was refused service. My exchange with the staff (in which I was not terribly satisfied, but remained calm and reasonable throughout) was topped off with a remark from the one particular staff member with xenophobic undertones.

As one may see from my other reviews on this site, I typically try not to say anything unless I have something nice to say. In this case, I feel I must make an exception: I don't think it's a business that deserves your effort or money.

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One of the best western restaurants in Yunnan. Definitely worth visiting if you will be passing through Shangrila!