Kunming, where flowers bloom unfailingly, feels like spring all year round.

“There is no fur in the twelfth lunar month in Kunming, the light cotton does not shed sweat during the three-day period, the plum blossoms are full of midwinter fragrance, and the willow leaves will thicken in the new year.” Kunming is like spring all year round, and is known as the "Spring City". Flowers bloom here all year round, and there is always a sense of leisure living here.

Kunming’s beautiful scenery, unique customs, and various unique foods are all its charm.

Travel time

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. Tourists can choose their travel time according to 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 and 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.

Recommended attractions

Dianchi

Dianchi, also known as Kunming Lake, is adjacent to Daguan Park and across the water from Xishan Forest Park and Yunnan Ethnic Village. You can take a stroll along the scenic road on the east bank of Dianchi Lake. In winter, citizens often come here to feed red-billed gulls.

After walking along the scenic road, you can also stop by the Yunnan Ethnic Village on the north side of Haigeng Park to experience the multi-ethnic customs of Yunnan Province.

Kunming Cuihu Park

It was once a bay in Dianchi Lake. Later, due to the drop in water level, it became a clear lake. It is one of the most beautiful parks in the city and is known as " Beautiful jade in the city".

Ruan Di and Tang Di divide Cuihu into five scenic areas: the Huxin Island Scenic Area is dominated by Qing Dynasty buildings such as Huxin Pavilion and Guanyu Tower; in the southeast is Shuiyuexuan and Goldfish Island; in the northeast To the front is Bamboo Island and Jiulong Pond; to the south is Huludao and Jiuqu Bridge; to the west is Haixin Pavilion. Every winter, thousands of red-billed gulls flying from the north spend the winter in Cuihu Lake, playing in the water and competing for food, adding endless fun to Cuihu Lake.

Stone Forest Scenic Area

The main geological heritage type of Stone Forest Global Geopark is karst geological landforms. It is a karst geopark dominated by stone forest landforms.

The stone forest preserves and displays a variety of karst forms. Tall sword-shaped, column-shaped, mushroom-shaped, tower-shaped and other limestone pillars are typical representatives of the stone forest. In addition, there are caves, stalactites, karst lakes, Tiansheng Bridge, cliff waterfalls, cone-shaped peaks, etc. Almost all karst forms in the world are concentrated here, forming a panoramic view of karst geology and landforms.

Dongchuan Red Earth Scenic Area

Dongchuan Red Earth is located in the northeast of Kunming City. Because the soil contains a lot of iron and aluminum, it forms a dazzling color.

The red earth scenic spots are relatively scattered, forming three main viewing routes: northwest line, northeast line and south line. The most convenient way to visit is to charter a car. The best time to visit the red soil is from April to May when the wheat is mature, from September to December when the rapeseed flowers are growing vigorously, and from February to March when there is occasional residual snow in the fields.

Yunnan University

Yunnan University has beautiful scenery. Huize Courtyard, Yingqiu Courtyard and other landscapes are worth admiring, especially the famous Ginkgo Road. After entering the campus from the south gate, there are 95 steps, which implies the meaning of "Nine-Five Lords".

Behind Huizeyuan is the Zhigong Hall. Different from Huizeyuan, this is a typical Chinese-style building with bright red pillars, carved beams and painted pillars. It is currently the auditorium of Yunda University. There is a row of relatively low houses on the east side, which were the examination rooms during the imperial examination era and were called "Gongyuan".