I would have loved to see that guy lose his real phone.
Yup, if it seems too good to be true it usually is :)
Yes, you're absolutely right about that Quester. I don't agree with that mentality at all (I met plenty people like that in the past. They'd fly out through my door without having opened it first.) But when you are limited in your means and people, you just have to make the best of it :) Especially when you're in a "strange" country. I think being with family and friends is more important then than a festival's original meaning. In the past it was that kind of mentality which made the people in remote countries like Australia and New Zealand stronger.
Just check the events calendar. Napa Valley Wine Bar has all you can eat pizza nights for Halloween week. (Halloween decorations, games, board games and candle lit dinner tables too :)
About the meaning of Halloween, it's all commercialized. Just like Christmas. Plus some places in the US can be an absolute bore too with Halloween. What's important, just like with Christmas and thanksgiving is to share it with friends, have a fun time and enjoy it with some good food and drinks in my opinion.
If I knew people had time off (which people don't as they work and teach also in the weekend) and there would be a lot of people coming we'd have a masked ball or something classy with real atmosphere.
I don't think it's right to criticize an American/ Irish holiday in a country where they barely introduced the hamburger.
@ Magnifico: I knew someone would like the free booze hahaha.
No matter what I put up, I prefer to use my own name and I prefer to be as complete and straight forward with what I put up. (no fake alias or 2nd account to hint at and start topics about something that allows free advertising down the road).
Orange eggplant. Yum yum ^_^
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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)