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Forums > Travel Yunnan > Trips to Tibet (Lhasa - Nepal if possible)

I was told this morning (9.8.08) that independent trips (even with visas) have now been banned again and only official tours can enter Tibet. [Extremely frustrating for me as I have a flight ticket/visa arranged and paid for]. Mr Chen's Tours (3188114) at Camellia Hotel is trying to arrange a short notice tour (leaving 13.8.08) should anyone want to look into joining it.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Indian Visa

I got an Indian visa in Chiang Mai. Takes 5 working days (though possibly less if you cross their palms with silver!) and lasts for 6 months.

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Forums > Living in Kunming > English teaching: Is it viable in Kunming?

Robert's School of Languages is the largest private language school in Kunming, run by an English guy with over 3000 students from 6 - 60! Always on the lookout for foreign teachers (esp with quals and exp). I'm one of 10 foreigner working there at the moment (plus 30 Chinese teachers) and it's a fun, supportive, professional atmosphere. Worth a look (contact rslchina@yahoo.co.uk).

HOWEVER, I believe a recent PSB rule change means you can't get proper work visa without first returning to your home country to apply. So just turning up and looking for (legit) work is no longer such a good idea. Maybe others can confirm this?

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Getting Away: Sapa

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Not many Lonely Planet books back in the 1850s...

Trek: ... "became a word in English language in mid 19th century, and means a long arduous journey, typically on foot"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trek

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The smaller North Entrance opens onto XueFuLu. As such, there are lots of other bus lines which will get you there, too. Enjoyed this article.

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In my experience, whilst the Chinese build some things very well (tunnels, bridges, etc), they struggle with ponds, fountains etc. I've seen so many empty or algae-filled ponds with fountains simply turned off or malfunctioning. I suspect this will go the same way once the novelty has worn off.

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I agree that the Chinese are excellent at pushing through these big infrastructure projects, but a lot of the delays in Western countries are due to the local populace having a say in whether they agree or disagree with government building plans. Not an issue in China!

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Price is now 100RMB for adults, 70RMB for children.
Some of the animal areas are as far as 10+km from the entrance - you can buy a hop on/off bus ticket for 60RMB per person, but there are also clearly marked walkways for those who are full of energy.

Everything inside is pretty expensive - consider bringing a picnic.

Many of the animals are in large outdoor enclosures. Some are caged. The park calls itself a safari, but this is not a "drive your car amongst the animals" thing. It's more like a decent western zoo.
There are places to handle/be photographed with animals, for a fee. Also, some kids amusements.
The animal show is free, but a waste of time (unless you love watching goats, sheep, pigs, horses etc!!).
Good labelling i English thorughout.

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Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.

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Prague cafe used to be my favourite cafe in Wenlin area but I went for lunch there today after a few months away and it's really gone downhill (new owners?). The menu was a photocopy, the food was lacklustre and much more expensive than before, the decor was dull and the service so-so. I won't be back there anytime soon.

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It's open! And it's free. And its terrific for kids.

The museum is surprisingly interactive (although only 2/3 of the attractions are working) and modern (VR, simulators, touchscreens, etc). Sadly, no English on any of the displays but the fun is in trying to work out how the exhibits work and what they are supposed to be showing. Well worth a visit.