I'd be pretty surprised if it is available in Kunming, but if anyone can tell me where to buy tempeh I'll be in your debt forever.

Thanks!
Chris

I never thought much of the Panlong River as a running option until I tried it out for the first time recently. I'd recommend starting around where the river meets Erhuan Bei Lu and heading north until you can't run anymore.

Pros: wide sidewalks and (yes, it's true) a few km of dirt trails to run on, very few cross streets, loads of trees and green space, very few people on the sidewalks, the river gets gradually nicer the further you go

Cons: some of the walkways that you can take along the riverside have 'hotspots' of human piss and shit (usually at the bottom of a stairwell), the river does stink a bit (but it's much better than it used to be and seems to be improving), crossing Linyu Lu is all kindsa mafan unless you're willing to hop the traffic barrier in the middle of the road

All in all, a nice run and a good way to explore northern Kunming, which is changing at a speed that is nothing short of insane.

nice turnout today and some seriously tasty eats... thanks to the organizers and suppliers!!!

There are a few here: www.gokunming.com/[...]

Tobacco Bar on the west side of Yueyatang Park has rolling and pipe tobacco, plus papers, pipes, etc: www.gokunming.com/en/listings/item/tob_32403/