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Not sure. The LA Times article says, "...the Richter scale was eventually scrapped in favor of what is known as the moment magnitude scale" but that's news to me! Most people would still think "Richter" if you talk about the size of an earthquake.

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You make it sound a great place to visit, and you certainly found some interesting sights. But having been there myself twice in the last month, I just found it really noisy and dirty - one huge building site / traffic jam. The absence of electric bikes just means more cars on the road. Personally, I was glad to get back to the relative peace and clean air of Kunming!

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I have less sympathy for the companies. It would take a native speaker a couple of seconds to spot these mistakes and correct them - the sign-writers clearly can't be bothered to get it right by simply asking someone. I quizzed a company leader about why this was once and he said he added English to make the sign "look cool" - he didn't expect anyone to actually read it! Makes it all the more fun for us to read, I guess.

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I really like the art too but, c'mon Yang Yang, give us a title or two!! ;-)

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In my experience in Kunming younger people often give up their seat for the elderly or mothers carrrying babies, and this is nearly always appreciated with a smile or word of thanks. An old man who looked about 80 stood up to offer me his seat today and I'm in my forties. (I wasn't sure whether to be grateful or offended!) Fortunately my stop was due, so I had a ready excuse to decline with a smile.

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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.