@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.
Getting Away: Chongqing
Posted byYou 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!
Video: Kunming driver crosses pedestrian bridge
Posted byI'm mostly amazed he didn't have an Army. Police or VIP licence plate - those drivers simply don't give a damn.
Kunming orders English added to outdoor signs
Posted byI 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.
Interview: Yang Yang
Posted byI really like the art too but, c'mon Yang Yang, give us a title or two!! ;-)
Kunming facing age crunch
Posted byIn 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.