Kunming

Travel Guide

Kunming showing a city, a high rise building and landscape views
Kunming showing a high rise building, a sunset and a city
Kunming featuring signage and a city as well as a small group of people
Kunming
Kunming featuring a city

Where to stay in Kunming

Kunming Zoo

Kunming City Centre

Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

Kunming City Centre
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Guandu

4/5(24 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.

Guandu
The Wanda Plaza comes complete with an IMAX theatre. Soon, Kunming will look just like every other city in the world...just a bit more crowded. The Wanda Plaza towers, when completed, will be the 88th and 89th tallest skyscrapers in the world.

Xishan District

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Xishan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Dian or Kunming Sports Training Base.

Xishan District
Kunming Zoo

Wuhua District

If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Wuhua District
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Luosiwan International Trade Area

Restaurants and museums are just a few things travelers like about Luosiwan International Trade Area. A stop by West Pagoda is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Luosiwan International Trade Area
This was once a little village outside of Kunming. It is now less than one mile from my modern apartment complex and is next to the newly built subway line. Across the way is a cement factory which is churning out the liquid foundation for the new urban complex emerging all around this cultural backwater. The living meat to the left will soon become the hanging meat to the right which will presumably be served to the locals dining inside the restaurant. I can only imagine what they talk about.

Panlong

4/5(12 area reviews)

Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yunnan Railway Museum and Kunming Hall.

Panlong
Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street Kunming
The price is AED 627 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
AED 627
AED 731 total
10 Feb - 11 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! (15 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
The price is AED 155 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
AED 155
AED 181 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (355 reviews)
I stayed in a suite room at Holiday Inn Kunming and had a great experience. The room was spacious and very clean, with two bathrooms—one in the living room and one in the bedroom. There’s a dedicated workspace in the living area, which is perfect for business travelers. The bed was comfortable, and ...

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

4 out of 5
No.12001-1, Airport Road Kunming Yunnan Province
The price is AED 211 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
AED 211
AED 246 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 November 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport
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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 ...
Kaili Internationa 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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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
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Popular places to visit

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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
Stone Forest

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
orchid... a great good morning Hi in the lobby ... nice place to take photo

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
Yuantong Temple is a 1200 year old Buddhist temple in the heart of Kunming. ¥6 to enter but totally worth it.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Yuantong Buddhist Temple is just one of the places to see in Kunming, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

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