A super detailed guide to having fun in Kunming during the holidays

First time going to Kunming

You can choose to go to

Wildlife Zoo

Ticket: 100

Tips: It is suitable for locals to take their children to play. Foreigners don’t need to go there for the first time.

You can choose to go to

Ethnic Village

Ticket: 78

Tip5: This is a theme park that displays the architecture, life, customs and scenery of various ethnic minorities in Yunnan. Each ethnic group has a cottage here

Must go

Cuihu Park

Tickets: Free

Tips: Niche attractions, there are seagulls from November to March every year, enjoy your leisure time

Guandu Ancient Town

Tickets: Free

Tips: After leaving the museum, it is best to go to Guandu Ancient Town to replenish energy. There are also many historical monuments displayed there

You can choose to go there

Nanping Street

Tickets: Free

Tips: It is a very conventional pedestrian street.

And it has no local characteristics, it is very commercial

Xiyou Cave

Ticket: 80

Tips: You can only go there if you are traveling in a group The location is really boring and nothing interesting

Must go

Haigeng Dam/Dianchi Lake

Tickets: Free

Tips: A must-go when you first come to Kunming. Take a boat ride here to feed the red-billed gulls, and the photos are really amazing!

Kunming Old Street

Door sign: Free

Tips; it is very rich in Kunming’s cultural heritage and records the cultural heritage of Kunming. It is worth going

You can choose to go to

Yantong Mountain

Ticket: 15

Tips: March to mid-April to see cherry blossoms, beyond the movie, others There is no need to go there, there are only some animals

West Mountain

Ticket: 40

Tips: You can see Henchi from the top

But in fact, there is no need to check in.

It is very axiom to go around the bottle pool to raise the ground.

Recommended

Must go

Park 1903

Tickets: Free

Tips: Open area park, there are various themed department stores. It is good to go shopping and take photos here at night

Stone Forest Scenic Area

Ticket: 130

Tips: The majestic and beautiful rock peak forest is very ornamental, you can spend a whole day here

You can choose to go

Nanqiang Street

Tickets: Free

Tips: The hottest and closest to the center of Kunming

The bustling night market brings together all parts of Yunnan Famous snacks in the state

2 Dianchi Night Market

Tickets: Free

Tip5: Kunqi Night Market’s new internet celebrity check-in spot, Dianchi Night Market is one of the most beautiful. Especially suitable for taking photos and checking in

Must go

Cultural Alley

Tickets: Free

Tips: The former king of Kunming night market, recommended ：Xiatang, Lao Ma Ti Peanut Curd Rice

Yuanxi Road

Tickets: Free

Tips: This street less than 300 meters is like "a sparrow is small" , all five internal organs are available." Recommended: Café de Coral Golden Pig Knuckles, Fire King Braised Tofu

Things you only know when you come to live in Kunming

1. As long as it is sunny, you can see the sunset

The blue sky and white clouds in Chengdu are rare, and the glow is even rarer. When I encountered rare good weather in Chengdu, I went up to the rooftop to watch the morning glow. Everyone covets it, we see it almost every day in Kunming

2. The air conditioner is really useless

It saves energy and space, I love it

3. You can sleep on a winter quilt for a year

The temperature difference between morning and night here is big, and the temperature difference between winter nights and summer nights is not much.

To be honest, I was still sleeping under the duvet

4. Don’t put away baseboard heaters and thin down jackets in a hurry. Every time they are harvested, they have to be turned out when it is cloudy. I'm afraid I won't need to collect it all year round.

5. There is basically no chance to wear suspenders and shorts

First of all, it really hurts the skin in the sun, and secondly, it is really cold to wear it in the shade

6. Long-sleeved shirts, long skirts, trousers, and vests are very practical

It saves money when buying clothes. Wearing it around is just what I said. Buy a piece of clothing that can last for 365 days.

7. Lakes, mountains, rivers and wetlands, Kunming has so many advantageous natural resources concentrated in the urban area, which is hard to find in the whole country. What else is there to say about rainbows? Kunming is just like a daily meal

Best time to travel

The difference between the four seasons in Kunming is not obvious. The average temperature throughout the year is around 20 degrees, which is more suitable for tourism. Visitors can choose their travel time based on their points of interest.

March to May: The climate is mild and there is basically no wind and sand. In early spring, you can see snow-capped mountains and flowers, including pink willows and colorful falling cherry blossoms on Yuantong Mountain. During this period, there are many fruits, flowers, and ethnic minority festivals in Kunming, and the scenery in Kunming is the most beautiful at this time.

June to November: The climate is cool. Generally, the summer temperature in Kunming does not exceed 30 degrees. It rains frequently, which will slightly affect the travel schedule. However, this period is also a good time to visit Kunming.

From December to February, winter begins. The temperature difference is relatively large. Flocks of red-billed gulls, escaping from the cold wind in the north, flew all the way from the distant Lake Baikal in Siberia and settled in the Panlong River, Green Lake, Dianchi Lake and other waters in Kunming. People came to watch these little elves one after another. The city has a peaceful scene. Hotel costs will also rise significantly during this period.