Kunming Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

3.5/5(3 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
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Xishan District

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

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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Panlong

4.5/5(4 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
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Xiao Ximen

Xiao Ximen is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Green Lake Park and West Pagoda are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Xiao Ximen
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 1.570.690 ₫ per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
1.570.690 ₫
1.831.424 ₫ total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
club med lijiang
"buffet meals are always full of varities. staff are friendly & helpful. room spacious with balcony."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport
Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street, Panlong District, Kunming
The price is 4.397.931 ₫ per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
4.397.931 ₫
5.127.988 ₫ total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Beautiful room and view and modern mall beside."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Kunming
InterContinental Kunming by IHG

InterContinental Kunming by IHG

4.5 out of 5
No. 5 Yijing Road, National Tourism, Kunming, Yunnan
The price is 2.242.391 ₫ per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
2.242.391 ₫
2.614.663 ₫ total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and Kunming Sports ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"The environment is really pretty and tropical, lot of trees . Room is nice, staff very helpful, food is good. The only drawback is it’s kind of far from city. You will need taxi for most of the activities. The hotel is walking distance to DianChi only. Overall, hotel is nice for getaway , but not ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

InterContinental Kunming by IHG
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Blue Moon Hotel

Blue Moon Hotel

2 out of 5
Lang Yue Wan Gate 1, 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
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tongde Plaza Shopping ...
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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
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Popular places to visit

Green Lake Park

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
Yunnan University

Yunnan University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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

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

Kunming Zoo
Lake Dian

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 Buddhist Temple

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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Green Lake Park showing boating, a river or creek and a city

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