Forums > Travel Yunnan > 昆明不文明 but some people here have the warmest hearts @jason - Haha. Apparently, neither do the police, or any of the other people or hotels that I asked. If it were so simple don't you think I would have already done it? Neither can the several Chinese apps that I use on my phone find somewhere suitable. Like I say, I managed quite well in several other Chinese cities on my way to Kunming. Maybe you'd be so kind as to list some that don't have unnecessary Covid restrictions/requirements AND that welcome foreign passport holders.
P.S. 0 posts? I'm honoured to be your first post.
Forums > Travel Yunnan > 昆明不文明 but some people here have the warmest hearts Just arrived back in Kunming after a few years in other parts of China. Of all the places I've been, this is the only one where it's near impossible to get a hotel for the night (even after the Police came out to help). Foreigners aren't welcome to travel here. In their defence of this place,
the Police tried to help and the receptionist at the Vienna hotel on Baiyun lu is letting me sleep on the sofa in reception (police approved). They even gave me a blanket. Pity I forgot the mosquito spray and earplugs!
Forums > Living in Kunming > Moving to Yunnan I totally agree. Getting a property loan there as a foreign might be a challenge. I bought there in my Chinese partner's name alone for that very reason. You can later change the name on property ownership papers after the loan is paid off. It's also worth remembering that those with a local Lijiang hukou have access to a far wider range of loans and get favourable terms.
Look outside old town area. There can be a significant difference in price for property that's still within walking distance of everything. Renting land (20 years +) and building is also still an option there that you might want to consider.
In any case, there's more to life than money. Best of luck!
Forums > Living in Kunming > From student visa to work visa Some Chinese cities don't require the entry/exit.ost obviously do.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Moving to Yunnan 6k per month for 6 days/40 hours PLUS 'activities'?
OP, I hope you have a good amount saved!
Down Under in Kunming: An interview with restauranteur Charles Bluett
Posted byGood job with the restaurant so far Charles. I have to agree that Kunming has changed a lot and that hasn't made it easy for anyone in some respects. The Sunday dinners have never failed to please. Best of luck for the future to you guys.
Kunming's bike share options: A user guide
Posted bytaxi drivers (ebike/motorbike/licensed/Didi) seem to hate the competition from these bikes and have been known to 'move' them or otherwise make them unusable. I've witnessed some shop owners moving the bikes from near their store front. I've also seen several local xiaoqu guards and city management officers piling them up recently. There were always quite a few within eyesight of my apartment but not any more... I now need to walk around to find one which negates the whole idea in my opinion. At least one of these companies have to fold soon.
China hands out happy city awards, Kunming sad
Posted byIt's worth mentioning that Chengdu and Hangzhou have won almost every year. Both are OK but neither would get my vote.
China's foreign minister shelves trade concerns, turns to Myanmar's Rohingya crisis
Posted by"China typically does not interfere in the sovereign operations of other countries"
lol... isn't that exactly what they just did. AGAIN.
They only appear to take the Switzerland option when it's convenient these days.
City management officials hoping to remake image, again
Posted byGood luck to them. They get a harsh press but they often deserve it. With that said, I woudln't want their job... can't be easy.