Longquan

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This shot is taken just 3-5 minutes walk from the Longchuan river park of Shangbacun. The road/path is the main road of this small hillside village (the suburbs of Shangbacun?). I find myself wondering how different is this alley compared to my childhood home in suburban Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And all the people I meet on the road, how different are their thoughts to mine? “Travel far enough, you meet yourself." - David Mitchel, Cloud Atlas
This shot is taken just 3-5 minutes walk from the Longchuan river park of Shangbacun. The road/path is the main road of this small hillside village (the suburbs of Shangbacun?). I find myself wondering how different is this alley compared to my childhood home in suburban Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And all the people I meet on the road, how different are their thoughts to mine? “Travel far enough, you meet yourself." - David Mitchel, Cloud Atlas
I dream, therefore I think I am - Rene Descartes' half cousin There are some days when I just wish I was a blade of grass swaying in the wind listening only to the whispers of the mitochondrial horde tweeting the afternoon away.
As you walk up the road from Shangbacun (actually talked to a local yesterday who said the name of the town is Shangmacun, but on Google maps it is Shangbacun), there are different roads shooting off into different areas all of which end up in dead ends of nowhere in particular...just my kind of place. I don't know why I like to take pictures like this...something about the lines of perspective: the wall, road and forest converging into a point in the unknown distance. A winding earthy invitation to spend a little time with your thoughts.
This shot is taken just 3-5 minutes walk from the Longchuan river park of Shangbacun. The road/path is the main road of this small hillside village (the suburbs of Shangbacun?). I found myself in the last couple of days taking shots of corn because it is grown in all manner of ways. Here is a patch that reaches to the shoulder of the path. The corn has a nice view of China's urbanization efforts what with the new ring road(number 3 or 4...lost count) and yet another living complex.
Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street Kunming
The price is AED 630 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 630
AED 735 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
The hotel is new and the rooms are spacious. Excellent location as it’s linked to a big mall with many dining options. But what really stand out is the staff. Though bookings were made via Expedia (we had 2 different arrivals and 2 rooms), I had contacted the hotel directly on many occasions with ...

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Grand Hyatt Kunming
Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 29 East Dong Feng Road Kunming Yunnan
Fully refundable
The price is AED 146 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 146
AED 170 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (357 reviews)
Great staff. Good service. Good location with a lot of restaurant , bar and coffe shop . Very interesting place near old town with a lot of activity at night

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
Sofitel Kunming

Sofitel Kunming

5 out of 5
777 South Huan Cheng Road Kunming Kunming, Yunnan
The price is AED 296 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
AED 296
AED 346 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Pagoda and East Pagoda are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (189 reviews)
Room is clean. Staff are friendly.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Sofitel Kunming
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Blue Moon Hotel

Blue Moon Hotel

2 out of 5
Gate No. 1 of Langyuewan Kunming Yunnan
Stay at this aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kunming Botanical Garden and Wanchun Pavilion are located nearby.
Blue Moon Hotel
Hotel high sky view hotel

Hotel high sky view hotel

4.5 out of 5
Beijing road Yue center Kunming yunnan
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tongde Plaza Shopping Center ...
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Kaili Internationa Hotel

Kaili Internationa Hotel

2 out of 5
Beijing Road Kunming Yunnan
Stay at this aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tongde Plaza Shopping Center and Wanchun Pavilion are ...
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Popular places to visit

Green, the colour of nature, brings calm and balance.

Green Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Green Lake Park
Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. - Jim Rohn I have many Chinese students who, because I teach them one to one and have forged a relationship with them, tell me a great deal about their personal life. One of the things I have learned is that Middle School and University students spend time, during grade 7, 10 and their freshman year in university, training in the military. Personally, I would hate it and don't ascribe to its practice. However, as an observer of political economy and nation states, I must admit that it is of incredible benefit. China has a vibrance to it and it owes this in part to the level of discipline that exists throughout its society. On the contrary, in the US, there is a malaise that runs deep within its core. It is rotting from the inside out. Everywhere, you here the cry of how great America is, an affirmation without any discipline. It is a profound self-delusion and it is about to bite us all squarely on the ass.

Yunnan University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Yunnan University, during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yunnan University
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Stone Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Stone Forest, a lovely green space in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Stone Forest
Kunming Zoo

Kunming Zoo

See the exotic and native animals who call Kunming Zoo home during your trip to Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kunming Zoo
its a nice place to stay ... but I can say bit vintage haha ....

Lake Dian

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Dian during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake Dian

Nanping Pedestrian Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Nanping Pedestrian Street during your trip to Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Nanping Pedestrian Street