Kunming
Activities in Kunming Include:
- A visit to the mystifying Stone Forest
- Walking around the quaint Bamboo Temple, with a memorable collection of over 70 lifelike and surreal statues from the 19th Century
- Enjoy a mushroom hotpot dinner, a local specialty
- A scenic day hike at Xi Shan, where you will come upon temples, tombs and cultural relics
- Spending an afternoon exploring Chuang Ku, the factory district-turned modern art neighborhood of Kunming.
- Check out galleries, cafes, and a rotating calendar of performances and exhibitions
- Bargaining at the unusual Bird and Flower Market
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, is commonly referred to as the “City of Spring” for its year-round pleasant, sunny climate. Many of Yunnan’s 26 minorities make their presence felt in Kunming with local restaurants, shops, and market stalls. As a bustling, sizable provincial capital, Kunming boasts many Western amenities, influences and comforts, especially when compared with every other Yunnan destination. Quality Sichuan, Yunnanese, Hui and Dai minority cuisine is readily available in Kunming. It is the ideal starting point for any Yunnan adventure.
