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I haven't noticed any major price fluctuations in Kunming or Dali since 2012. Shandong is more or less the same.
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I haven't noticed any major price fluctuations in Kunming or Dali since 2012. Shandong is more or less the same.
Air pollution in Yunnan is definitely getting worse. In Dali, there are too many days where I cannot even see the lake.
On the other hand, the pollution levels in East China (except for the winter) seem to be decreasing...to the point where it's sometimes lower than in Yunnan.
Compared to what it was 10 years ago, Dali is basically already destroyed.
You mean, there's actually a plan?
There was a substantial sales tax in effect a few years ago if you owned a unit for less than 5-years at the time of sale. I am pretty sure it has either been de-fanged or eliminated.
As a foreigner, if you plan to be in China for 10+ years, paying off a mortgage should be a relatively easy task (assuming you can actually get the bank to give you one) compared to local people...even if you're just an English teacher/professional clown.
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Editorial: Hydro expansion will fail without energy market reform
Posted byIsn't the government trying to shift away from dirty coal powered plants, to embrace "cleaner" energy like hydro, nuclear and natural gas? Considering over 70% of their electricity comes from coal, I really don't understand how you can have too much hydro. Is the energy source too far away from the demand?
Kunming police begin drive to register e-bikes citywide
Posted byXiefei, of course the system is designed to be able better monitor everyone's movements, not just foreigners. Everyone knows you can easily be tracked with your phone. Now there is yet another tool to keep better tabs on you. I won't be putting one on my bike, thanks.
I was just taking a cheap shot at those abusing student and travel visas.
Kunming police begin drive to register e-bikes citywide
Posted bySounds like a great way for the gubmint to keep tabs on people...especially pesky foreigners overstaying or working on school visas.
New high-speed rail line to link Kunming with Dali
Posted byI just found this article today:
www.comedali.com/tnew/show/id/2746
Now the opening date has been pushed back to late 2017 or early 2018.
I like how in the original gokunming article it stated "No cost estimates for the project were provided." That certainly turned out to be a major issue with regards to meeting the 2-3 year completion target. I guess I can't say I'm surprised considering Yunnan is known for poor work ethic and corrupt civil servants.
Fishing 'season' ends on slowly reviving Dianchi Lake
Posted byAs far as I can tell, Erhai is getting worse...at least the shoreline, mostly due to tourists throwing garbage into the lake, and lakefront hotels dumping in untreated sewage. I'm super depressed about the environmental situation in Dali, especially the air quality.