No chance for ski-fun in Yunnan. You're more likely to find sand-dunes.
The closest place is Chendu but is very exclusive, far from the city and costs you an arm and a leg. (money, not literally)
The best place to go is north / North-East of Beijing (famous for wintersports among the Chinese). Plane tickets aren't that expensive in China luckily. But it's closer to Korea than to Kunming hahaha.
Yes, we'll be having GPS and a steer-locking-bar probably.
(Chinese used to have these a lot but lately no one focusses on this anymore).
We'll probably add some artwork too and our business name.
The police told us it was the same guy. Hope he spent some time behind bars, although it would have been nicer if he spent time at our bar (alcohol) and gave us back our money. hahaha
Napa Valley (Guandu district, next to the old town and just north of Chenggong off Metro Line 1) is starting its international (English) language corner this weekend.
Address: Suite S12, Unit 1-001, Star World Commercial Square, New Asia Athletics Park, Kunming
昆明新亚洲体育城星天地商业广场S12幢1-001号
18687150319
Time: Every Sunday at 4pm (free entrance)
Fruit and/or snack assortment is provided.
* Coffee, thee and juices are 50% off for attendees.
* use of speaking topics are possible upon animo.
Other language speakers are welcome too including German and Dutch.
Clean? Only one I know which is large and has hot spa's too.
The Aqua Resort (Ramada hotel is there too)- North Kunming
Airport Economic Zone Jiali Ze Kunming, Wetlands . Songming County, Yunnan, 650011 400-882-2712
There you can also do fishing, boat trips on the wetland, horseback riding, horse-riding lessons, Professional golf courses, driving range (golf) and cycling
The police returned it to us. Actually it was the thief who returned it to the police first apparently.
The guy came to the police saying he knew where there was a stolen van.
The police found the van and paid him a finders fee. Don't know if they arrested him or the order of things.
We think the thief couldn't sell the stolen van and became desperate. So he thought maybe he can get some money back for his efforts this way.
We had to pay the finders fee back to the police, but glad it wasn't too much and that the van isn't in pieces or badly damaged :)
I already said to my wife: "you never know how stupid a thief is". Hahaha
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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.
Lijiang vendors strike, protesting old town entry fee
Posted byThe moment something is registered as UNESCO, the place is leached. UNESCO and government both take part of the pot. Never expected to pay $16 to see a ruin that wasn't even maintained with unsafe pathways (not Lijang). UNESCO, just like UNICEF are UN progams, so just do the math. 49.9% for one, 49.9% for the other, 0.1% for the safety-ribbon, and 0.1% for the water-based paint.
Wanda opens 15 billion yuan Yunnan resort
Posted byThis article needs a serious correction. Wanda is owned by the Chinese government, run semi-privately and invested in by shareholders, investment groups and also the government.
Wang Jianlin is rich and he is the chairman. He is not the owner and it's not "his empire".
Burmese soldiers reportedly killed near Chinese border
Posted byWaste of space argument. Please delete all the above argument for all our sakes. Thanks for your consideration.
Kunming researchers map superfood DNA
Posted byHear hear. It's indeed a nice thing for food and food supplements.
If you're interested in trying the highest quality food supplements (including Moringa), contact me. Our new state of the art laboratory and factory work together with Yunnan University and local governments in developing the purest quality food supplements.
China massively scales back fracking plans
Posted byFrack that!
(Reminds me of the Battlestar Galactica series)