OP, here is an image that may help, though not the all-encompassing resolution you seek. It shows the bus numbers (and landmark destinations) just outside MRT station exits. The chart displays station exits along Line 2 (blue) subway line on Beijing Road reaching your Northern neighborhood:
Similar image for MRT Line 1 (red) to the South:
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Buses outside exits of Line 3 for East to West:
Line 6:
Powerful, pre-built gaming rigs equipped with i5 (even i7) cpu and fast GPU are well under 1/3 of your asking price. Ask a friend to help you navigate reliable Taobao/Tmall stores. Buying imported motherboard, power supply, case, RAM, fans, etc. , separately yourself is not as cost effective these days, even via newegg for the tech savvy.
@Crazychopstick, DiDi app is a great tool for both bike renting and bus transit routes (your other topic inquiry).
The Chinese DiDi (滴滴出行) version allows both above-mentioned functions. While the English DiDi version only permits express car (cheaper)/ride sharing (cheapest) or pricier taxi hailing options like Uber/Grab.
DiDi is similar to WeChat app, in that the Chinese language version is like a multipurpose swiss army knife. The English WeChat & DiDi interfaces are more one-trick ponies. Hence, select Chinese language to unlock integrated bus route and bike renting features.
Application:
Didi bus transit routes ("公交" tab) show nearest bus stations and bus numbers from your current/departure point to destination with clear map navigation interface. The app also displays the nearest or most efficient options for bus transfers, as well as walking duration/distance to and fro bus stations.
I'm currently visiting a developing area in perhaps a fourth tier city, yet the transit info are still accurate and up to date. Thanks in part to DiDi being a massively funded national operation that pretty much monopolized the logistical side of China's ride hailing market. This requires precise lay of the land.
DiDi bike renting ("单车" tab) displays nearest 青拮 (qingjie) teal colored bicycles, which imho is superior and easier to ride than Mobike, Alipay's Hello bikes, Ofo (defunct?), or the red city bikes. DiDi own these newer teal bikes.
Important side note is after binding DiDi account to your phone number or WeChat, they require inputting Chinese ID name and number to verify age, as minors aren't permitted to rent them for safety reasons. Borrow ID info from a Chinese. It doesn't matter if they've already created a DiDi account in the past using same ID number. Your new DiDi account can successfully be verified regardless. Perhaps try this with the red bikes as well.
Not sure if only Chinese ID# (身份证号) is accepted, but if you scan the red bikes with WeChat's mini program, WeChat Pay is the way to pay.
I've yet to see any mini programs allowing Alipay as payment option. It's Tencent's way of defeating Alipay in e-payment market share.
I think OP may be referring to dockable red bikes the city government provides. Its free for first hour of use. Search for 叮塔出行 on your WeChat mini programs. Bike qr code scanner in the miniprogram. 叮塔 (Dingda) is probably the sound of the bike's bell, an onomatopoeia if you will.
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Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
Posted byReddit serendipitously featured an adorable video of a snub-nosed monkey (endemic to SW China) on their front page, on the eve of Kunming's biodiversity conference tomorrow no less:
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This fluffy one being hand-fed appears to be a Sichuan golden hair monkey (aka Sichuan snub-nosed monkey). Video, rather than images, truly captures their essence.
It appears GoKunming has featured these sub-nosed monkeys quite a bit over the past twelve years. Looks like conservation efforts to stave them from extinction panned out.
Snapshot: Chasing black snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of northwest Yunnan (by Fabio Nodari in 2019):
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New population of critically endangered monkeys found in Yunnan
(by Patrick Scally in 2019):
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Face to face with Yunnan's snub-nosed monkeys
(by Amanda Kaminsky in 2014):
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Conservationists save endangered snub-nosed monkey
(by Patrick Scally in Nov. 2013):
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Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
(by Patrick Scally in Jan. 2013):
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Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys bouncing back from the brink of extinction
(by Chris Horton in 2009):
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Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
Posted bySomeone should let CNN know, Frank Losonsky died at age 99 earlier this year in February. Apparently he was the last remaining Flying Tiger.
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
Posted byA lengthy piece on Flying Tigers just published on CNN. Also a short video showcasing one of the last three living volunteer pilots, a 96-year old Losonsky. Cool pictures of the cool P-40 fighter planes in air are featured too.
The article even briefly mentioned Kunming...
"Chennault expressed his disappointment at his group's first combat mission against Japanese bombers attacking the AVG base in Kunming, China, on December 20, 1941. He thought the pilots lost their discipline in the excitement of combat."
Read it here:
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Letter from the editor: Kunming community spirit in times of Corona
Posted byOur collective love for Spring City is what fuels our solidarity. Much love to all.
Kunming Aegean Shopping Mall is now offering surgical masks on their official Wechat account. 50 masks for 120 rmb. Delivered to your door for those who may need them. The price is reasonable considering widespread price gouging on ebay, amazon, and the likes.
Are you back yet JanJal? Your warm donuts and hot shower await.
How to: Cook a Thanksgiving dinner in China
Posted byThank you for bringing Holiday warmth to families in China.