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[quote=LEMONCACTUS,293682]HI Shantelle,

Guest41951 is a little off the mark, but not wrong in his basic assumption that you should do some more research. A lot of the information you require is easy to find on the internet, but you're right to be asking abut cost of living and stuff and the best people to let you know that info are insiders.

This website has lots of information about Kunming, inlcuding climate, places of interest etc. You can find it on the city guide.

Kunming is a pretty nice city (NOT a province) and in a fabulous area, gorgeous scenery, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang are 2 places nearby well worth visiting. The city itself is very modern, as most cities in China are... by this I mean it has congestion, pollution (much less than many other cities though!), supermarkets, fast food joints, KTVs, internet cafes etc.

Of course there will be a laundry. You should ask your employer about that!

Transport is not a problem. Trains, buses, planes will get you to and from any long-distance destination. Taxis, mopeds/scooters, buses, bicycles etc will do for around the city.

Can't advise cost of living in Kunming, as I haven't lived there, but China is relatively cheap compared with the "west". You can live a very frugal life in China, and save a lot, even on a modest salary... or you can eat out every day, buy loads of stuff, travel loads and save nothing. Most salaries for foreigners in China are WAY more than what the locals are paid... but you might have to adjust your expectations.

Enjoy your time in China, Kunming is a great city to be based,

LC[/quote]

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