Forums > Living in Kunming > Flights and visas from Kunming [... thread cntd from Private Joker's "Psychological Help" thread!]
I'm interested in countries near Yunnan that I can fly to directly, esp if they require no visas, or visas can be obtained in Kunming. Can anyone confirm or update this information (for UK/US/OZ travellers) ...
Vietnam, Hanoi (visa? from where?)
S. Korea, Seoul (no visa req'd?)
Burma, Rangoon (visa from Kunming)
India (nearest visa issuing office in Chiang Mai, Thailand?)
Cambodia (visa avalaible in KM?)
Laos (visa available in KM?)
Thailand (free tourist visa on arrival?)
Malaysia (no visa req'd?)
Singapore (no visa req'd?)
Bangladesh (where's the nearest place I can get this visa from? Bangkok?)
HongKong (no visa req'd?)
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Forums > Living in Kunming > Private Joker's Problem Page Sorry PJ, no emotional/psychological problems for you! Appreciate the travel advice though. Now, where do I get a Bangladeshi visa... !
Kunming planning on adding more taxis soon
Posted by"More than an hour to hail a cab"?? Even during weekday rush hours I've rarely spent more than 10-15 minutes waiting for a ride. Are you forgetting to wave your hand?? Yes, it's something of a problem, but let's keep it in perspective.
Raid on illegal bakery highlights continuing food safety issues
Posted bysuperior-cake + glamorous-cake = stomach-ache
New Kunming airport's first phase nearing completion
Posted byWow! Whatever you think about their methods, and the consequences, the Chinese certainly get things done.
Around Town: Scenes of desolation in 'New Kunming'
Posted byFor some reason it makes me yearn for "densely packed and poorly planned cities".
Around Town: Yunnan Railway Museum
Posted byReally interesting. I've lived in Kunming for years, seen the Museum sign often, but never visited. But it's on my "to do" list now. Those poor ticket sellers may get less knitting done now!