Kunming travel guide
Start a Yunnan itinerary in Kunming with urban parks, nearby stone forests, and rail connections across the province.
Recommended routes
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Stay at five-diamond luxury hotels throughout your trip and indulge in a luxurious journey through Yunnan
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Stay at five-diamond luxury hotels throughout your trip and indulge in a luxurious journey through Yunnan
6-Day Premium Yunnan Tour Discovery: Ancient Towns, Sacred Snow Mountains & Romantic Waters
Stay at five-diamond luxury hotels throughout your trip and indulge in a luxurious journey through Yunnan
10-Day Premium Yunnan Grand Loop: From World Heritage Stone Forest to Alpine Snow Mountains, Sacred Shangri-La & Mythical Lugu Lake
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8-Day Premium Yunnan Grand Loop: From World Heritage Stone Forest to Sacred Shangri-La & Alpine Snow Mountains
Selected 4-diamond hotels throughout the whole tour.
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6-Day Yunnan Tour: Crystalline Dali Erhai, Magical Lijiang Old Town, Majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Elite 8-Pax Small Group
4 nights 4-diamond hotels & 1 night 5-diamond hotel; comfortable and luxurious hotel experience throughout the trip
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6 nights at 4-diamond hotels & 3 nights in 5-diamond luxury hotel; Comfortable and luxurious hotel experience throughout the trip
8-Day Yunnan Highlights Tour: Crystalline Dali Erhai, Magical Lijiang, Majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Mystical Lugu Lake (8-Pax EN Group)
5 nights 4-diamond hotels & 2 nights 5-diamond luxury hotels; Comfortable and luxurious hotel experience throughout the trip.
8-Day Yunnan Shangri-La Panorama Tour: Crystalline Dali Erhai, Magical Lijiang Old Town, Majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Sacred Sumtseling Monastery
Exclusive for International Visitors: No shopping, trip.selected golden guide,free transfer,2-8 pax group Explores ancient towns, snow-capped peaks and sacred waters, free transfers.
Places to explore
kun ming · ma jia da yuan shi jing ti yan hua ju 《 lei yu 》
Zhengyi Square, Wuhua District, Kunming City
Kunming Museum
Yunnan Sheng, China, 650000
Nandianchi National Wetland Park
South Bank of Dianchi Lake, Jinning District, Kunming
Dongchuan Red Land
Xintian Township, Dongchuan District, Kunming City
The Green Lake Park
Cuihu South Road, Wuhua District, Kunming
Stone Forest Scenic Area
Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Dianchi Lake
1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Before you travel
Check current access
Opening rules, permits, transport, and seasonal closures can change. Confirm them shortly before departure.
Allow realistic travel time
Distances in China can be substantial. Keep transfers, station procedures, and rest periods in the itinerary.
Use the route as a framework
Adjust the pace for weather, altitude, mobility, and the interests of your group.