There's also a driving range inside the Kunming Stadium on Huancheng Lu, closer to the city center: www.gokunming.com/en/listings/item/kun_32353/kunming_stadium
I forget how much it was for a couple buckets of balls, but definitely under 100 yuan. It might be advisable to bring your own clubs, as they only have irons for lend, no woods.
TCG Nordica runs classical and jazz performances from time to time. They're published on the TCG Nordica website and on the GoKunming events calendar.
Their website is temporarily down right now, but as far as I can tell there is nothing currently scheduled.
Click on the listings button on the menu bar at the top of the page and type "Laba" into the search box that appears.
www.gokunming.com/en/listings/item/lab_32431/laba
(Best run over a proxy because of the problems in China lately with Google Maps)
Here is a copy of the Yunfest 2011 schedule that GoKunming received on March 19. We can't vouch that it is the most recent version, but it may prove useful to some of you:
www.gokunming.com/downloads/pdf/yunfest2011.pdf
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One of the more unique hotpot experiences available in Kunming. The higher priced cuts of yak meat, including the yak carpaccio, are excellent.
It's also about as vegetarian friendly as hotpot gets because each person gets an individual pot and there is a (purportedly) vegetarian broth available, as well as a range veggies and good highland barley noodles.
The Yunnan courtyard-style restaurants like Laofangzi, Deyiju, etc are generally up to the task for a solid meal at a somewhat higher-than-average price.
Airuochun is yet another of these options, but perhaps a little ahead of the pack, especially for its tasty pork and pigeon offerings.
Nice place with a friendly owner who really cares about the quality of his food.
Went here for lunch today. Nothing to write home about, but friendly service and a decent price.
Good place to go if you want to try some really strange food including bugs, snake, wild roots, etc. The veggies are also fresh and tasty.
Metro Line 3 construction to start this month
Posted byLooks like the timetable has been sped up a bit for this line. Now, the expected completion date is being given as 2013: news.kunming.cn/km-news/content/2011-02/17/content_2422862.htm
Getting away: Changchong Mountain
Posted by(I was knackered this morning, so it only goes up to the disgusting fake stones, which are apparently thanks to a sponsorship deal with Hongyun tobacco company).
Getting away: Changchong Mountain
Posted byI logged the alternate route up the mountain and pasted the link below. Though it is very steep in some parts, I think this route is better because it's more of a trail and less of a road, has less traffic and requires less trekking up Longquan Lu.
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GoKunming Year of the Rabbit Holiday Preview
Posted byCorrected As You Like from reopening on the 9th to the 8th, thanks 刺猬. I also just noticed Mandarin Books will stay open throughout.
GoKunming Year of the Rabbit Holiday Preview
Posted byJust updated to add Slice of Heaven and Lazy Bones. Slice of Heaven is only closed on Feb 3, so it's another Western option for most of the holiday.