Why Yunnan?

seanmcdirmid · on Feb 10, 2015

* Ethnically diverse

* beautiful and varied scenery, from jungles to snow mountains

* really good weather

* not as polluted as the rest of China

I had a friend who lived in Kunming once, which was the best he could do and still get a job. Some foreigners open cafes in Dali/Lijiang/Zhongdian.

I should really do another weekend trip to Lijiang or Zhongdian.

contingencies · on Feb 10, 2015

I should really do another weekend trip to Lijiang or Zhongdian.

Come to Fuxian Lake and I'll take you sailing. 40 min from Kunming airport.

seanmcdirmid · on Feb 10, 2015

Kunming used to be much nicer, but is getting a lot of pollution these days. Dianxi lake used to be so nice...and now its just algae.

contingencies · on Feb 11, 2015

Agree. That's why I don't live there, just visit.

seanmcdirmid · on Feb 11, 2015

It is a shame really. Kunming could have been the SF of China.

contingencies · on Feb 10, 2015

I am actually writing a book to answer this question. It has become a life's work scale project in LyX. ;)