Kunming Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A densely packed urban area with a mix of high-rise and low-rise buildings, including a prominent building with a blue roof and red signage.
A cityscape with tall buildings, a bus, and a construction site with a large banner.
A modern building with large glass windows and multiple advertisements. There are several people walking on the sidewalk and motorcycles parked along the street.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, cars, motorcycles, and a bus.
A street lined with shops and restaurants, with scooters parked along the side.

Where to stay in Kunming

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A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, a stone bridge, and statues.
Photo by Meredith Breckner
Open Photo by Meredith Breckner

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.

Scenery of Guandu Ancient Town, Kunming, Yunnan, China, Guandu Shaolin Temple

Guandu

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.

A park with cherry blossom trees in full bloom, people walking and sitting on benches.

Wuhua District

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

A traditional wooden house by a calm lake with reflections.
Photo by Lynn Yamin
Open Photo by Lynn Yamin

Xishan District

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.

A bouquet of flowers including red, pink, yellow, and orange blooms.
Photo by Scott Tate
Open Photo by Scott Tate

Panlong

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

Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street Kunming
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.623.607 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
4.623.607 ₫
5.391.125 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian Street are ...
Grand Hyatt Kunming
Nostalgia S Hotel(Kunming Dongfeng Square)

Nostalgia S Hotel(Kunming Dongfeng Square)

4 out of 5
21 North Ring Road, Panlong District Kunming Yunnan
The price is 779.743 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
779.743 ₫
909.181 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanping Pedestrian Street and ...
Nostalgia S Hotel(Kunming Dongfeng Square)
Sofitel Kunming

Sofitel Kunming

5 out of 5
777 South Huan Cheng Road Kunming Kunming, Yunnan
The price is 2.447.792 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
2.447.792 ₫
2.854.126 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Pagoda and East Pagoda are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
"The air conditioning didn't work and the staff brought a fan and left a note saying to open the window. There were smears on the glass between bathroom and bedroom. Nevertheless the concierge was excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sofitel Kunming
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Hotel high sky view hotel

Hotel high sky view hotel

4.5 out of 5
Beijing road Yue center Kunming yunnan
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tongde Plaza Shopping Center and ...
Hotel high sky view hotel
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 World Horti-Expo Garden ...
Kaili Internationa Hotel
Yuequ Dianchi Lake Chinese Inn

Yuequ Dianchi Lake Chinese Inn

2 out of 5
No. 3, Building 9, Xiangzhang 16 Fang, No. 21 Hongta East Road Kunming Yunnan
Stay at this holiday home in Kunming. Enjoy hot springs on-site, a nightclub and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kunming Sports Training Base and Yunnan ...
Yuequ Dianchi Lake Chinese Inn
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Stay near popular Kunming attractions

A lotus pond with green water and floating leaves, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
Photo by Scott Tate
Open Photo by Scott Tate

Green Lake Park

8.2/10 (17 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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