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Hi Tina, or anyone. A group of us interesting in Hiking met for the first time the other day.
Quite a mixed but flexible group.
We’re planning to to make our first hike on the LongQuan Mountains/Hills
Sunday 15th.
Anyone is welcome, we’re keen to keep a mixed group so more girls are especially welcome.
We’re only a mailing list at the moment, so please PM me your address and I’ll add you.
Quote:At the 2nd ring road which crosses with Ren Min nan lu there is a Wang Fujin mall. At the first floor in the back is a big supermarketI’m interested in this, but I can’t picture this mall. I think 2nd and RenMinNan cross at the flyover at the Kempinski Hotel? but where’s the Wang Fujin mall?
Could you describe it on the map? http://g.co/maps/pqb99
Search mtime on the App Store.
Search mtime on the App Store.
Quote:Presently 公交快信 client is undergoing final testing. First Android version will be released and then iso，Blackberry, Symbian.Did this arrive? I don’t think it’s on marketplace.
Quote:Presently 公交快信 client is undergoing final testing. First Android version will be released and then iso，Blackberry, Symbian.Did this arrive? I don’t think it’s on marketplace.
I’ve tried a couple of places, here. Both appalling.
So I too would be interested to hear a recommendation.
there’s certainly not the market of catering to visitors there is in Hong Kong or Bangkok, or even somewhere like Beijing.
I’ve tried a couple of places, here. Both appalling.
So I too would be interested to hear a recommendation.
there’s certainly not the market of catering to visitors there is in Hong Kong or Bangkok, or even somewhere like Beijing.
Ian, it’s hard to do this over the internet.
if it’s urgent you could try:
http://www.myhouseinchina.com/
though I think they cater for a different budget.
there’s
not sure the situ there.
I’m afraid maybe the best is for you or your GF to get stuck in, choose a neighborhood and trawl the agency’s. You’ll need some chinese for that.
or try
http://fang.taobao.com/chengdu/zufang
that’s Chinese too. but good for at least market rates if you can manage it.
BC
Ian, it’s hard to do this over the internet.
if it’s urgent you could try:
http://www.myhouseinchina.com/
though I think they cater for a different budget.
there’s
not sure the situ there.
I’m afraid maybe the best is for you or your GF to get stuck in, choose a neighborhood and trawl the agency’s. You’ll need some chinese for that.
or try
http://fang.taobao.com/chengdu/zufang
that’s Chinese too. but good for at least market rates if you can manage it.
BC
I guess the tier one in respect of fame not necessarily quality are these three: http://j.map.baidu.com/IJKRc
then there are a dozen or so at tier 2 depending on your circle and what you prefer. there are a couple of English listings magazines and web pages I think
I guess the tier one in respect of fame not necessarily quality are these three: http://j.map.baidu.com/IJKRc
then there are a dozen or so at tier 2 depending on your circle and what you prefer. there are a couple of English listings magazines and web pages I think
Yes the shuttle goes from the side road at MinShan Hotel.
I think it’s starts at 7am and I’ve never known it to not be running from the airport at night, past 2200 for sure.
Yes the shuttle goes from the side road at MinShan Hotel.
I think it’s starts at 7am and I’ve never known it to not be running from the airport at night, past 2200 for sure.
Olivia I’ve just read your first message. I’m the first to say it’s none of my business, but let me give you my understanding of the job markets here.
1000RMB Waitress – the lowest paid job.
4000RMB Chinese Software Tester- 1-2 years experience, still requires very close supervision.
8000RMB + some house allowance (maybe an extra 1000) .a newly TEFL qualified western english teacher with no previous experience.
I may be a little out with these, but not much. I guess others are free to comment if they disagree. If you’re moving from Beijing you’ve obviously got some China experience. Again please excuse me, I don’t want to pry, take this as FYI. I just wouldn’t want an unscrupulous business telling you living expenses and salaries are ridiculously low in Chengdu. I understand everyone’s situation is different though.
Also if the Sofitel (binjiang lu) is the one near minshan and jinjiang hotels then it’s by Ren Min Lu the biggest transport artery in the city. I don’t know what constitutes ‘happening’ but many foreigners and their most popular hangouts are 1-2km south. You can catch a bus or metro between the two every 2-3 minutes.
Olivia I’ve just read your first message. I’m the first to say it’s none of my business, but let me give you my understanding of the job markets here.
1000RMB Waitress – the lowest paid job.
4000RMB Chinese Software Tester- 1-2 years experience, still requires very close supervision.
8000RMB + some house allowance (maybe an extra 1000) .a newly TEFL qualified western english teacher with no previous experience.
I may be a little out with these, but not much. I guess others are free to comment if they disagree. If you’re moving from Beijing you’ve obviously got some China experience. Again please excuse me, I don’t want to pry, take this as FYI. I just wouldn’t want an unscrupulous business telling you living expenses and salaries are ridiculously low in Chengdu. I understand everyone’s situation is different though.
Also if the Sofitel (binjiang lu) is the one near minshan and jinjiang hotels then it’s by Ren Min Lu the biggest transport artery in the city. I don’t know what constitutes ‘happening’ but many foreigners and their most popular hangouts are 1-2km south. You can catch a bus or metro between the two every 2-3 minutes.
I lived in Beijing before coming to Chengdu, I visit back there a couple of times a year.
I’m sure, based on absolutely no scientific data at all, the air is better here. I’d be interested to comment more if anyone wants to start another thread.
I’d also agree with all of Rays comments.
except that I really don’t find the traffic that bad at all. having commuted in the US, UK, Italy and others.
Maybe I’m lucky with the routes I take, or I benefit from bus lanes because I take the bus most places. Again I’d be happy to get to the bottom of these opinions on traffic if someone wants to start a dedicated thread.
I lived in Beijing before coming to Chengdu, I visit back there a couple of times a year.
I’m sure, based on absolutely no scientific data at all, the air is better here. I’d be interested to comment more if anyone wants to start another thread.
I’d also agree with all of Rays comments.
except that I really don’t find the traffic that bad at all. having commuted in the US, UK, Italy and others.
Maybe I’m lucky with the routes I take, or I benefit from bus lanes because I take the bus most places. Again I’d be happy to get to the bottom of these opinions on traffic if someone wants to start a dedicated thread.
@ Danielle – Short answer: no, don’t pack woolies for a trek.
This week it’s a blamy 25 Degrees
pointless anecdote:
We went a couple of years ago in March. Without thinking too much left with Chengdu winter hats, heavy coats, and boots. En route, we were told we were going at the latest possible time before it got “too hot to be comfortable”. When you walk out of the Jinghong station it’s clearly a tropical climate, we walked straight into town (got more than a few stares) bought sandals shorts and t-shirts, then mailed all our ridiculous winter clothes back to Chengdu.
@ Danielle – Short answer: no, don’t pack woolies for a trek.
This week it’s a blamy 25 Degrees
pointless anecdote:
We went a couple of years ago in March. Without thinking too much left with Chengdu winter hats, heavy coats, and boots. En route, we were told we were going at the latest possible time before it got “too hot to be comfortable”. When you walk out of the Jinghong station it’s clearly a tropical climate, we walked straight into town (got more than a few stares) bought sandals shorts and t-shirts, then mailed all our ridiculous winter clothes back to Chengdu.
