Forums > Living in Kunming > Bring in Mangosteen from Thailand I have found that the vendors I use say jin, but actually mean gongjin. IE, the vendors confuse the two. Easy to check, by just repeating back using gongjin in your response. I have only ever had nods of agreement. I have not seen jin (500g) used for over 10 years.
Others may have had a different experience.
Forums > Travel Yunnan > Wenshan/Malipo Travel Advice (Driver/Translator) Car, yes. You can always find a driver for a fee in towns. You might even get a daily rate from a taxi driver. Perhaps your friend knows someone, who knows someone, etc.
Translator, possibly not in Malipo. You will probably find a translator who is willing to travel with you from Kunming, if you pay for transport and accommodation. They will then be able to assist with getting train/bus tickets, hotel, etc.
Try putting a classified ad on Gokunming - Wanted Translator for travel in Wenshan.
I do see people advertising here who offer translation and assistance type help. Possibly uni students. You should get a response to an ad.
Forums > Living in Kunming > Bring in Mangosteen from Thailand Mangosteen are falling in price now as they are more in season. If the mangosteen you buy in Thailand tip you over your baggage allowance, they won't be cheap anymore.
Why Lijiang deserved its World Heritage status — and what happened next
Posted byAnother excellent article. I really need to make the effort to visit the last few remaining less touched (untouched is impossible) places in Yunnan.
Season's greetings from the Kunming PSB
Posted byI read, "anyone caught selling or using "counterfeit" spray snow products will be investigated for legal liability and possibly held criminally responsible", slightly differently.
My read.
This stuff can damage property, especially clothes and some paintwork. If you sell or use the stuff you can be held responsible for criminal damage. Complaints of this sort will be investigated.
Burmese soldiers reportedly killed near Chinese border
Posted byAgree Silvio.
Burmese soldiers reportedly killed near Chinese border
Posted byI can only see one instance of the word. Small 'c' seems to be appropriate. the term used is pro-communist. That would suggest a political leaning, not necessarily an allegiance to a political party.
Getting Away: Chongqing
Posted byIt also depends on your schedule. If you only have a few days it may be better to fly. The plane is about an hour flight, plus all the check in times and baggage reclaim. The airport is about 30-40 mins taxi from the airport.
It won't be warm right now either. Except for the hotpot that is.