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Forums > Living in Kunming > Does China have any culture remaining??

The Dudeson's has pointed out one of the most important misconceptions in the world. Civilized and Culture are two completely different concepts which don't have to go hand in hand.
But Civilization and Civilized also don't have to be on par.

Romans (of what I heard) used to throw their poop over the walls in the Coliseum Theater because there were no toilets. (Sometimes hitting someone who was waiting in line below to enter the theater).
Yet the Roman Empire was considered one of the greatest civilizations in history. So would you consider throwing poop to be civilized?
I know monkeys do it and so do some French people. (Which left me absolutely flabbergasted and to this day makes me shudder thinking back of it :| (and no, it was not aimed at me hahaha).

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Forums > Living in Kunming > Does China have any culture remaining??

I second Yankee.
Although I didn't expect it to be this bad like the Wild West when I moved here... It's sad how nearly no-one has respect other than afraid "to get embarrassed" or "lose face" :( that's not called respect, that's called "maintaining your image / status" only out of self interest.

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Forums > Food & Drink > Digouyou (recycled cooking oil)

As far as I know in most EU countries it had been forbidden to recycle oil for human consumption for more than a decade. All recycled oil was used for pig food. That was until some assholes put engine oil and stuff in it. Then it was forbidden to use home cooking oil for recycling. Only companies (restaurants and such) can still recycle their oil for pigs.

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Forums > Food & Drink > Digouyou (recycled cooking oil)

Still at this moment my advice (of the other thread) stands firm as I haven't had food poisoning or anything else serious: go eat at halal (Muslim) restaurants. They are all over the city and all over southern China (especially Yunnan).

Why? Because it's against their belief to poison their fellow (Muslim) humans. That should (according to my wife) include not using recycled cookin oil.
That means neither recycle it themselves (bad oil is also bad according to their belief), nor bought oil (someone else may have made pork with the oil and god knows what else).

Just an inside tip :)

I loooove! dried beef and eat it every single day without any problems whatsoever. I do very much avoid kebabs as they do give me the runners (meat is not refrigerated all day long).

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The 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.

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This 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".

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Hear hear. It's indeed a nice thing for food and food supplements.
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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.

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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 :)

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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.

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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.

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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.