Forums > Food & Drink > Bread in Kunming The bread war has begun. At Park 1903 shopping center near Dianchi, a yeast race for Kunming boulangerie (bakery shop) supremacy has started.
Just Hot just opened their fanciest boulangerie and cafe in town at 1903. Equipped with a fancy, imported Spanish kiln stone oven churning out traditional poilâne sourdoughs at 400 degrees for authentic texture and flavor. They even house an open natural yeast room with jars on display. Supposedly, they use imported ingredients like Belgian chocolates and flour. Unlike the typical Just Hot shops, a sandwich maker and barista are present here, with seating areas for patrons.
50 meters away sits the fanciest Bon Appetite bakery in town. Like Just Hot, they integrated a cafe with European style small rounded tables and seating.
150 meters away is by far Kunming's prettiest Jiahua bakery standing three-storey tall and designed like a cathedral with many seating areas. Aptly called "Jiahua Best" for their high-end atmosphere, they serve exquisite desserts not seen in other Jiahua stores.
Forums > Travel Yunnan > Xinjiang - Travel Check back at the end of the month to see if Lucky prices are lower than the field, which if I recall are around two grand.
One of the lowest budget airlines, Lucky Air is like the AirAsia or Lion Air in the Mainland. Prices may be considerably less.
I haven't been to xj yet , but the scenery on live-streams looks jaw-dropping.
Forums > Travel Yunnan > Xinjiang - Travel Good news. Lucky Air (祥鹏航空) may be offering direct flights from Kunming to Ürümqi at the end of this month.
Forums > Travel Yunnan > Running in Lijiang @trice Yes, Zhongji Hai (中济海) is conveniently situated in residential areas. South of Shuhe residential district and northwest of Gucheng district.
The ~3 meters wide running surface seems to be made of impact-resistant, synthetic material. Probably a combination of polyurethane, rubber, and granule particles. Feet-friendly yet durability to withstand outdoor elements of UV and rain.
For this reason, the windy paths of wood panels are made of PVC or wood-plastic composite material.
This sports activity park is a safe and quiet place to run without passing motorists or traffic stops.
Nice to see locals of all ages already putting this oasis to good use... taking strolls or indulging in picnics over soft grass under tall conifer tree shades.
Although hip, including a BMX dirt track for motocross fans next to the skatepark may be overkill.
Forums > Travel Yunnan > Running in Lijiang Shave 5 meters in height from that climbing wall, but add five for length.
Spring Festival in Yunnan – Year of the Tiger
Posted byWell, that comment streak didn't last long.
The tiger may socialize pending environmental circumstances, but for the most part are at peace in solitude.
Hiking in Lijiang: Dry River Valley
Posted byInformative piece, Pieter!
Look. Who is that sitting in the shade under a lone milk tree in Milk Lake?
It's "dog for a day"... your furry protector companion!
Limestone is often the oasis mirage of snow on Jade Dragon.
Quite a few hikers would get lost in mountains of Yunnan over the years. Notable search & rescues hit recent news which didn't end well. Understandable park officials would frown at those who stray off beaten path.
Urban re-greening effort to include 37 new Kunming parks
Posted byBelow are pictures and updates on the upcoming renovation of Green Lake (North Gate area) where the original Jingzheng Academy once stood. Currently a massive empty lot devoid of life walled off from pedestrians.
For those wondering about the fate of those lush greens that once grew there (45 trees such as ginkgo biloba, sweet-scented osmanthus, and pseudo-particulate magnolia):
"According to the seedling transplant plan and the new landscape design plan reviewed and approved by experts, 30 seedlings (20 ginkgo and 10 osmanthus) are tentatively scheduled to be moved back to the original site of Cuihu, and the seedlings will first be transplanted to the Daxing seedling plant in Yiliang County, Kunming City for management., after the terrain of the Cuihu project is completed, it will be transported and transplanted at the corresponding location of the site according to the project landscape plan.
The 15 seedlings (4 ginkgo, 1 sweet-scented osmanthus, 3 fishtail sunflowers, and 5 pseudo-singular magnolias) that are not used in the landscape design plan will be permanently transplanted to the greening area of Wuhua District. Sirloin Nursery."
Planning photos:
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Source: m.sohu.com/a/526176943_121123812/?pvid=000115_3w_a
Spring City's firefighters put out fire in Xishan District
Posted byYesterday's billowing wildfire in Xishan blew northward into the night from perhaps late afternoon. The apparent cause was a cigarette butt. Please dispose of smokes properly during this dry period.
Kunming's antique markets – great places to spend your weekend
Posted byWhenever you crouch down to look at items laid out on the ground, be sure to keep your personal belongings and valuables tucked in the center of your body to avoid being pickpocketed.