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RE: 4K USD - China or Argentina

by Chinatraveling 26 April 2012

The China trip is quite doable, IF you drop Tibet. We can get you close enough to see Mt. Everest but you need to catch the right weather.…
RE: Rough itinerary for comment

by ae123456 26 March 2012

Kunming is a decent place for a visit without going to the Stone Forest. There is plenty of excellent parks, one with a Great view along…
RE: Things to do in Kunming

by chrisj 24 September 2011

I'd add the Western Hills & Stone Forest to that list. Definitely the passenger cablecar to the Dragon's Leap lookout over Lake Dianchi.…
RE: Backpacking from Guilin to Yunnan...

by onetourchina 07 June 2011

Guangxi part: 1 day in Guilin for Reed Flute Cave, Fubo hill and other city parks along the river; 2 days in Yangshuo: biking to the…
Re: Kunming or Tiger Leaping Gorge

by putonghua73 24 June 2010

Lijiang and TLG - it's not even something that I would need to think about. I say that since I'm living and studying (Mandarin) in Kunming.…
RE: A weekend away from Kunming

by chrisj 10 July 2009

I forgot the Western Hills & Lake Dianchi. So close to Kunming, & often overlooked.
RE: Yunnan for 2 weeks

by fttagain 06 September 2008

I have a brochure that give the highlights of Yunnan as follows: 1) Kunming - Stone Forest, Golden Temple, West Hill Dragon Gate, Yuanton…
Re: English speaking at Dianchi Lake in Kunming?

by dumpsterdolly 24 April 2008

Thank you for your information. Can you tell me what time and day people meet each week at Green lake to speak English? I speak only…
RE: English speaking at Dianchi Lake in Kunming?

by laya 24 April 2008

the local people call it english corner but i konw the common corner for english practice usually held beside the green lake in downtown…
English speaking at Dianchi Lake in Kunming?

by dumpsterdolly 23 April 2008

I read in a borrowed copy of the LP guide to SW China that a group gathers to practice speaking English in Kunming at Dianchi lake. Does…
RE: Kunming or Nanning?

by chrisj 21 January 2008

Kunming has the Western Hills, East & West Pagodas, Bird & flower market, nearby Stone Forest, a Zoo with Pandas, Bamboo Temple, etc etc.…
RE: Need help on KunMing, Dali, Li Jiang, Zhongdian trip during Lunar New Year

by ellyse 10 January 2008

What time do you reach Kunming on 6/2? Wed 6/2: arrive Kunming _(Kunming)_ Thu 7/2: Kunming: +Stone Forest+, overnight bus Kunming --…
Re: Lao Cai - Kunming - Dali/Lijiang or Guilin/Yangsuo

by lelemalaysia 05 December 2007

Yes, I mean Dian Chi and not the more famous "Heaven Lake". Of course LP cant include everything but I have seen many less interesting…
Re: Which is the best chair-lift ride in Yunnan ?

by ellyse 05 December 2007

Not sure, since I've not had the chance to take any yet. However I saw photos of friends who'd taken the Dian Chi (not Tian Che!) one…
Re: Lao Cai - Kunming - Dali/Lijiang or Guilin/Yangsuo

by ellyse 05 December 2007

The LP can't possibly list EVERYTHING down, it's only meant to be a guide. There's much more that can't be included in the guide, for…
Re: December in Kunming ,Dali ,Lijiang & Zhongdian

by chrisj 30 November 2007

Buses are running again, after a long spell of trains only from Kmg > Xiguan > Dali. The Chu AM Expressway appears to be open meaning…
Yunnan: length of time needed

by ellyse 18 November 2007

#2: Erm is Heaven's Platform a place to stay, or simply a lookout point? Is it somewhere at Dianchi? What's the Chinese name for it?
Chee…
Itinirary Questions for Ancient Backpackers

by chrisj 29 August 2007

Oh & the Western Hills outside Kunming were well worth seeing imho. There's a scenic chairlift to the summit from the bus & carpark &…
What to do in Kunming?

by china_expat 25 July 2007

I have lived in Kunming since November 2006, and can recommend the following things to go and see while here:

* Green Lake (Chinese…