City of Kunming Walking tour | Why Kunming is China’s MOST Underrated Spring City?

City of Kunming Walking tour | Why Kunming is China’s MOST Underrated Spring City?

Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, is known as ‘the City of Eternal Spring’ for its pleasant climate and flowers that bloom all year long.

With a history of more than 2,400 years, it was the gateway to the celebrated Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar, India and beyond. Today it is the provincial political, economical and cultural center of Yunnan as well as the most popular tourist destination in southwest China.

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.

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Why is Kunming famous?
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Kunming is best known as the capital of Yunnan province.

With a history that dates back more than 1,300 years, it offers tranquil lakes and some striking temples, including the Golden Temple and those found at Dragon Gate scenic area.

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Is Kunming a big city?
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Kunming is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi’an, and the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu.

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Is Kunming worth visiting?
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Visit iconic sites like the West Hill Scenic Area and Green Lake Park for scenic views.

Delve into nature’s beauty at the Yuanyang Rice Terraces or the dramatic Dongchuan Red Land.

Don’t miss the most iconic Stone Forest. Is Kunming worth visiting is never a question…

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What is the best time to visit Kunming?
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Therefore, the best times to visit Kunming for favorable weather conditions are late March through May and October to November. During these periods, the average daytime temperature is around 20°C (68°F), with only 4–5 days of rainfall per month, making them ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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How many days to spend in Kunming?
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3-4 day will be enough for Kunming. For most visitors, they spend 1-2 days in the city to explore the top highlights including Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, Western Hill, Yuantong Temple, Dianchi Lake, Yunnan Nationalities Museum, birds and flowers markets, etc.

Is Kunming cheap to live?
Cost of living in Kunming is cheap and has also been ranked as one of the most liveable cities in China with a cleaner air quality than bigger cities such as Shanghai and Beijing.

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How to Get around Kunming – Metro, Taxi, Bus & Bicycle
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Kunming Metro. Currently, Kunming has 4 metro lines under operation, including the Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 and Line 6. …
Kunming Taxi. Travel Kunming downtown area by taxi is usually a good choice. …
Kunming Bus. Bus system in Kunming is very good. …
Kunming Bicycle.

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0:00 Intro
1:59 Kunming Old Street and new Shopping Area Night Tour
1:05:28 Kunming Park 1903 Area
1:42:34 Kunming West Hill Scenic Area or Xishan Mountain
2:02:21 Yunnan Ethnic Village Theme Park
2:56:07 Dian Lake and Kunming Street View
3:16:11 Nanping Pedestrian Street and Hello World Mall
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Kunming has long been known as one of China’s most liveable cities. Known as the ‘Spring City’ for its equable climate, it remains a very pleasant place to kick back for a few days. For visitors who haven’t succumbed to the laid-back attitude of the place, there are plenty of temples and national parks nearby to keep you busy during the day and a fair few craft breweries and cool bars to hold your attention at night.

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