Mandarin Bookstore - Excellent bookstore

Located in the university/café area, just around the corner from the French Cafe. Huge selection of English books (as well as Chinese, French, Spanish, etc). Novels, guidebooks, bird books, plant books, magazines, newspapers, maps and Chinese study books as well. Also quite a few original edition books relating to early Yunnan travel.

April 11, 2007
Kunming - Books Shopping

Cow Pub - No longer in business

Closed in 2005 or so, and the building has just been razed to the ground.

April 11, 2007
Xianggelila / Shangri-La / Zhongdian - Bars Entertainment Nightlife

Hazel Bar - No longer doing business

Closed at the end of 2006. Possible it might reopen, but not likely.

April 11, 2007
Xianggelila / Shangri-La / Zhongdian - Bars Entertainment Food Nightlife

Lord Manor Bar, Restaurant, and Hotel - Closed

Closed in 2005/6. Might reopen later under new management.

April 11, 2007
Xianggelila / Shangri-La / Zhongdian - Bars Cafes Entertainment Hotels Lodging Nightlife

Yuhu Nguluko Guesthouse - Yuhu guesthouse

Family-run guesthouse just north of Lijiang in quiet village on foothills of Jade Dragon (maybe 30 yuan by taxi?). Extremely nice family, and some of the best cooking around!. Complete contrast to the madness of Lijiang old town. Highly recommended!

June 7, 2006
Lijiang - Art Hostels Lodging