@Geogramatt
That's my point. Geography teachers (or History, Art, Music) can only really find employment in China as English teachers. I'm an ex-Maths teacher who now teaches English.
Those US to China flights are only for Chinese nationals returning (who then enter quarantine). No foreigners allowed into China at this time.
Are you qualified to teach English? You don't specify. I would think there's little chance of employment if you are, say, a Geography teacher. I presume you have a TEFL qualification or equivalent? You'd need that before coming and a Criminal Records check (of course currently no foreigners are allowed to enter China at all). Have you been in touch with any training schools or state schools there to see if there is a demand?
HeYe Shan is a forested mountain in Kunming which gets few visitors. Unfortunately the guards close access to it in the dry season, but come the rain it's a great place to explore with kids.
The Science and Technology Museum is also very good (assuming it's open again)
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Ocean
This place is now closed.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
Still worth a visit, especially for the arhat statues. The 11am vegetarian lunch is basic, but still only 10RMB. Free entry.
Ocean
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.
Ocean
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.
Around Town: Kunming's secluded Lianhua Temple
Posted byForest is shut again now until June 2019.
Getting Away: Golden Temple
Posted byThe best part of a visit to the Golden Temple is the alpine slide which can drag you half way UP the hill and later let you zig-zag DOWN at the end of your visit, Buy the ticket for this at the same time as buy your entrance ticket or you pay extra for it later..
Indian community in Kunming celebrates Diwali with blood drive
Posted byLast time I asked about donating blood I was told they didn't accept blood from foreigners. That was a few years ago, though., Seems that's changed, and about time too. Well done to the donators in the article.
Beijing approves massive Changshui International Airport expansion
Posted byI hope this means direct flights to Europe (well, UK!).
Fishing season and Dianchi Lake's slow battle with algae
Posted bySome good news.