Forums > Food & Drink > The Spicy Food Thread

I love spicy food, and I'm looking forward to finding out what's on offer in Yunnan.

Forums > Food & Drink > Baker and pastry chef coming to kunming

What kinds of flour are available?

Forums > Study > Applying for a visa when coming to study

Yuantongsi, thanks for your reply.

What do people usually do about return tickets in these circumstances?

Forums > Study > Applying for a visa when coming to study

Can anyone offer me any recent information or advice, please?

I am planning to come and study Chinese in Kunming for a year or more. I have been told by YunDa that I should apply for a tourist visa (L) and then apply for a student visa (X2) after I arrive. The visa application requires me to provide proof of return flight and accommodation. Should I mention on the visa application that I plan to apply for a student visa for long-term study?

Why not apply for the visa for long-term study up front? It seems a deception to state that the major purpose of my visit is tourism when it is in fact long-term study. I then need to book travel dates which support what I am applying for.

I'm currently based in the UK. Would it be easier to wait and apply for the visa when I reach HK? (I have permanent HK ID, and I'm planning to spend a week or so there on the way to Kunming.)

Thanks in advance,
baoandi

Forums > Living in Kunming > Average Monthly Salary in Kunming?

According to this recent article, the average for white-collar workers in Kunming is a bit less than 5000:

www.yn.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2014-04/24/c_133285781.htm

I'd be interested in any data anyone can point to that contradicts this.