Forums > Living in Kunming > Structual inspection for apartment?

I'm an architect in California. Just want to point out that Kunming is in a fairly active seismic zone. I would advise you to also ask the engineer or inspector to look for any signs of differential settlements. My parents send me picture of their apartment with sagging balconies that can be extremely hazardous. Other things to look for include proper anchorage of large structural or building component. For example, are large glass sliding doors properly attached to floor and ceiling? You don't want them to fall on you during seismic event. To the best if my knowledge, Chinese architect and structural engineers need to be licensed. Be sure to ask for that too.

Forums > Living in Kunming > iPhone plan cost

Thanks guys! Lpompano, did you have to get a special type of unlocked iphone? Most ppl say unlocked iphone purchased in the US should work in China no problem. But I did see one post somewhere saying it needs to be a specific type? The phone I'm about to buy is an iPhone5c unlocked with GSM.

Thanks again for the info!

Forums > Living in Kunming > iPhone plan cost

Hi all. I'm visiting my parents in Kunming next month. Considering buying my dad an unlocked iPhone as a gift. Before I do, I just want to make sure it's not going cost him a lot to use it. He will likely use it for normal amount of calls and some data to text and WeChat with me when I return to the states.

Would appreciate some info on the cost of iPhone plans. Just want to make sure my gift will not turn into a financial burden.

Forums > Travel Yunnan > New KMG airport access?

Glad to provide some fun to you folks. It may have been the silliest post, but a true story. I'm North American with parents teaching in Kunming. I guess I just thought this is one of those crazy things you hear. Or maybe mom and dad just didn't want to have me there (I'm perfectly normal I promise). And my surprise visit constitutes calling to ask if I could hop on a plane and show up 2 day later. (A safe surprise, and boy was I glad I asked). And thank you all to your kindness to a confused and inexperienced international traveler.

Forums > Travel Yunnan > New KMG airport access?

That's very good news. My next window is in a couple of months. I would hate to fly 18 hours from LA only to get stranded in the airport. Thank you John!