We at Napa Valley Wine Bar (South Kunming - see listings) serve a variety of Cheese plates. (goes very well with wine and beer too :)
-Silvio
PS: the anime hall is 25 yuan at the entrance. All the other halls as far as I know are FREE of charge. What I saw in a glance: art schools, universities, art auction houses, artists, amazing! jade art works, art dealers, jade dealers, traditional crafts and items (kites, costumes, jewelry) and of course sellers with fake (kitsch) display items and ornaments.
Oh, and there were some minority groups dressed in traditional clothing who probably did dances or performances.
-Silvio
Nope, sorry. I do know a Tai Chi master in North Kunming. She's a very kind, patient and energetic lady.
Tai Chi when taught well is about physical and mental balance (no sloppy waving with loose hands). So it's good for all ages and both men and women (and children). (My whole family has classes with her 2x a week).
If you want I can give you her number and she can probably point you in the right direction / to the right teachers as she's a Master.
-Silvio
I used to have classes in it. Don't know if they have it here. Especially because teachers need licenses (as far as I know they are issued for 1 year at a time by Israelian instructors).
I know they teach Kung Fu in KM :)
Definitely you can find what you're looking for!
My advice (since I've not been sick yet since I've arrived in Kunming last year): go to Muslim restaurants.
Why? Because they have the philosophy not to poison their fellow (human) Muslim.
They have them everywhere in Yunnan, from 5 Yuan noodle places, Rice and Hot Pot restaurants, to expensive exquisite restaurants which are very YUM! (like French cuisine)
Contact me via email (silvio.schelling@gmail.com) for advice on how to manage any digestive problems (simple remedies you can buy or bring with you to stop problems). I'll post them below tonight for anyone else who needs them.
Oh, and I pass on the kebabs on the street (they do cause me trouble because the meat is not kept in a fridge all day).
Wishing you good luck!
-Silvio
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Expensive, but probably one of the best places in this whole province to find genuine top brands (Prada, Gucci, etc.) for outlet prices.
Their jewelry sections in the basement is also very large but I would never touch any jewelry in China.
Unbeatable priced. Seriously!
Prices start from 25 yuan p/p when you have a member card (deposit money on it).
The theaters are very good and they also show movies in 3D.
They always have the latest movies. Actually, they show most foreign movies in their native language which is awesome as I don't understand much Chinese yet.
Chinese movies are frequently shown with English subtitles.
Just make always sure and ask before attending a show what the language and subtitles are, but I guess that's a given in China :)
Personally this is one of my favorite halal restaurants in Kunming. ^_^
Known well among the upper class of Kunming, it is very classy and is very good for quality business lunches and dinners. Having been here many times, this restaurant truly never lets you down. It's a little more pricey (-or a lot more pricey than your average noodle and rice restaurant), but the staff is very well trained and the food is exquisite and above all safe (they don't serve pork). (this is an absolute pre- when having business dinners as you don't want your guests to become sick).
My favorite dishes:
Steamed whole fish (predator type) in light soy-sauce.
Ground beef and ground peanuts over baked eggplant.
The seafood ice platter (salmon, scallop and snail) is very delicate and good for making a quality impression.
This is one of South Kunming's largest farmers markets. Originally named "seafood market" for its focus on fish, shellfish and other seafood, it now contains a large vegetable, fruit, meat, bakery and dried food selection.
New Asia Athletics Park (Guandu District) is one of the most well thought-out developments of the city. As part of the de-urbanization plan, it accommodates the new government and trade districts of the city.
It is also one of the most child-friendly districts of Kunming.
Located next to the Guandu Ancient Town, New Asia Athletics Park boasts a hospital, dozens of playgrounds in car-free zones and parks, a quality hotel, a stadium with various sport facilities including badminton, ping-pong, basketball and football (there are more facilities).
In addition it has one of Kunming's top Halal restaurants with truly exquisite food and many other options for fine dining, a very good value cinema (who offers a card system allowing you to get tickets for about half price). They always have the latest movies (also available in English or with English subtitles).
It is next to the new Metro line (which already runs here), with easy access to the flower market and Chenggong University town. Carrefour Supermarket, Luosiwan International Trade City and the lake.
There is also a direct freeway to Kunming airport making it a very convenient location.
Planned for opening in 2014 / 2015 there is also the New Kunming Theater and a new Kunming / Yunnan museum.
Mapping Yunnan's surprisingly hectic airspace
Posted byI remember the mention of Paris too as the first intercontinental flight directly connecting Europe.
Chinese consumers of rare animals now face prison
Posted byIs there a list available of animals the government sees as endangered or forbidden? Not that I'd ever eat anything like those, but I want to know how far their list reaches in regards to foreign animals and if Yao Ming's efforts paid off. Thanks!
Great Britain in Kunming schedule of events
Posted byUK Brands at the Green Lake Hotel was already wrapped and gone Thursday even though it's advertised to continue till Sunday.
Great Britain in Kunming schedule of events
Posted byDon't bother going. It was already closed, done and over on 3 days earlier (Thursday). Even though they advertised it would be till Sunday.
Kunming's illegal street racing scene
Posted byHmm, sounds like every day driving in KM. Risking your life in an attempt to get to where you have to be.
It feels and looks just like a Demolition Derby here.
(Today a guy threatened to ram our car twice! because he was jealous that we were driving 5 Kph faster than him and using our "indicator light" to offend him...)
It becomes really sad when drivers here don't care about making life hard for people who are ill, pregnant or disabled. Or cause injury or death to others because it is of no concern to them or is simply beneficial to them. I've seen it happen. No deaths yet, but close enough...
Golden rule:
"What you don't know won't hurt you."