Wedding in Kunming
by Tedsocoa
I don't think, that you are going to be married, when next time you'll visit Kunming. BUT.......
you never know. Kunming is not like Las Vegas, where you can get married day and night, or New Caledonia, where many Japanese couples go to marry, nor Tahiti, the traditional wedding destination.
Anyway, everything for your wedding in Kunming is ready. Around Beijing Road, there are many establishments, who will organise everything for your wedding.
Nationalities Fest
by alza
I think if was on the 1st of July, Canada Day. I was walking around Kunming, in a trance. This was only a month after my arrival after all and things sink in slowly.
I was drawn to Jinbi Square by the sound of Opera... not the Bel Canto kind... and found the whole place filled with folding chairs. Hundreds of people were watching a show on a stage that wasn't there the day before. People kept calling me, offering me their chair to sit and watch with them. The lady I sat with held my hand throughout the show... surprising, when you think how rare it is for Chinese people to touch in public. I still remember her smile. She was glad I chose *her* spare chair, I think :-)
anyway, the pic is a group of dancers from one of the 27 nationalities living in Kunming. They looked so young from my chair. When I went behind the scenes after their show, I saw that they were all quite mature. What make-up and costume can do! :-) Well, they were more agile than many teens I know! Go girls!
Baishui He
by Sharrie
BAISHUI HE (WHITE WATER RIVER): This is probably the site where you get the most beautiful view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It's about 20 mins from the mountain & is at the base of Spruce Meadow. Upon arrival, you'll be met with lots of tourists. But, if you have the time, do wait for them to leave & then you'll have the entire spectacular landscape to yourself. The yak, the crystal clear water flowing over a series of white terraces coupled with a bright & sunny day will give you a most beautiful setting that no amount of words can describe.
Jellyfish in vinegar!
by Ines28 about Japanese restaurant at the Bank Hotel
The Japanese restaurant at the Bank Hotel is small, comfortable and beautifully furnished. Staff is very friendly and speak a little English. As in most Japanese restaurants, the food is served in a very decorative manner that you nearly don't dare to touch it at all! I would have liked to take a picture of it, but Sven did not let me saying it would be too embarrassing! I had beef Teriyaki which was fine, Sven had some kind of Tempura. Most exotic, though, was the jellyfish in vinegar that was served as a complimentary appetizer. It was a bit strange to try it, but fortunately it tasted more like vinegar than anything else!
Piece of cake
by hooiluangoh about Xue Sha Cakehouse
Very nice.
It is located on Xin Wen Road, opposite Kundu.
There are two more bakeries across the road.
All of them not bad, this particular one is the most expensive.
Cheesecake is available.
Sponge cake with cream topping also available.
Fruit flavoured gelatin is also available. A piece of cake about RMB 3- 6.