Kunming Travel Guide

Overview

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is also known as the "Spring City". Kunming is an important tourist city and a national level historical and cultural city in China. With a long history, numerous ethnic groups, and unique natural conditions, Kunming has left extremely rich cultural relics, historical sites, and scenic spots.

The city center is an attraction with its two squares (Jinma Biji Square, Dongfeng Square) and five intersecting roads (Dongfeng Road, Jinbi Road, Zhengyi Road, Renmin Road and Qingnian Road). Of these, Jinma Biji Square (also known as Jinbi Square) has the most eye-catching archways and stylish architectures. Qingnian Road, Zhengyi Road and Renmin Road are the main commercial areas. The most popular pedestrian streets are Nanping Street, Jingxing Flowers & Birds Market, and Jinma Biji Fang. The city is also the focal point of Yunnan minority culture. Some 26 ethnic minorities such as Yi, Bai, Miao, Dai, and Hani inhabit this region.

No matter from which perspective Kunming is viewed, it must be a beautiful spring with a blue and lofty sky, as if it were transparent. This city gives people a subtle beauty, with bright sunshine, blue sky, and comfortable climate, making people want to leave behind the magical power of life.

Kuming is the jumping off point for the popular backpacker trail heading north into Naxi and Tibetan territories through the cities of Dali, Lijiang, Shangrila and Deqin as well as the jungles of Xishuangbanna in the south and further on to Laos and Vietnam.  

Welcome to Kunming!