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Popular Best Things to Do in Kunming [2025]
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
13858 reviews
8.8
Based on 54 reviews
66.6 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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Very good choice for family travel, relatively clean, convenient transportation, good service, good value for money, very close to everywhere, breakfast can be, must be praised! ! ! ! Beautiful scenery, worth family travel! ! ! !
Very good choice for family travel, relatively clean, convenient transportation, good service, good value for money, very close to everywhere, breakfast can be, must be praised! ! ! ! Beautiful scenery, worth coming once, suitable for family trips
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Dianchi Lake
4.6
/5
7959 reviews
8.4
Based on 296 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 9.8 km from downtown
Phone 0871-64310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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The cableway ticket is convenient to scan the code to buy. Generally speaking, the price is slightly better and the fare is higher. Compared with all kinds of cableways in the country, the distance is not very far. The height and path tilt are average. In short, the price is much higher. But the scenery of the cableway path is good (Dianchi Lake is foggy today, not enough to be transparent)!
Dianchi Lake, located in the southwest of Kunming, Yunnan Province, is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province, with the reputation of "Pearl of the Plateau", is a great place to integrate natural landscape and humanistic heritage. Dianchi Lake's natural scenery is beautiful. The lake is vast, the area is vast, and the lake shoreline is winding. Standing on the lakeside, the lake is shining, and the mountains in the distance are against each other, forming a picturesque scenery. Especially when the sun is setting, the golden sun shines on the lake, and the whole Dianchi Lake seems to be plated with a layer of gold, like a dream, intoxicating. The wetland surrounding the lake has a superior ecological environment, lush water and grass, and reeds swaying, which is the habitat of many migratory birds. Every autumn and winter, a large number of red-billed lizards come from afar in Siberia, they circle and play on the lake, and together with the sparkling lake water and the green trees and red flowers on the shore constitute a harmonious ecological picture, attracting countless tourists to come to watch and feed. The intimate interaction between people and birds has become a unique landscape by the Dianchi Lake. There are also rich humanistic landscapes around Dianchi Lake. The Grand View Building is located on the bank of Dianchi Lake. It is one of the famous buildings in China, and is famous for hanging the 180-word long-term combination written by the famous Qing Dynasty scholar Sun Yuweng. This pair of leaders is magnificent, the natural scenery and historical changes of Dianchi Lake have a close brush, let people enjoy the beautiful scenery while also feeling the deep cultural heritage. Walking along Dianchi Lake, you can also see many ancient villages and temples, which witness the vicissitudes of the years and carry the living memory and beliefs of local people. For example, Haitang Village retains many traditional Yunnan residential buildings, with white walls and blue tiles, scattered and simple atmosphere, making people seem to cross back. In addition, Dianchi Lake is also a good place for leisure and entertainment. The lakeside trails and bike paths are spacious, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of nature both for strolling and cycling. There are also many parks and playgrounds, such as Dianchi Haitang Park and Kunming Sunac Cultural Tourism City, which provide a wealth of entertainment and activities space for tourists. You can set up tents in the park and enjoy picnics. You can also experience a variety of exciting amusement facilities in the playground and feel the atmosphere of joy. Dianchi Lake has become a beautiful business card in Kunming with its unique natural scenery, deep humanistic heritage and rich leisure and entertainment facilities. Whether it is local residents or foreign tourists, you can find your own good time here, it is like a bright pearl, shining on the Yungui Plateau, attracting people to constantly come to explore its charm.
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Yun Nan Nation Village
4.4
/5
13010 reviews
8.4
From €9.65
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 9.1 km from downtown
Phone 0871-64311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
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Suitable for the whole family to travel, the venue is large, very special, there is a paid shuttle bus inside, the sanitary conditions are very good, that is, eating less, expensive and unpalatable, famous dances and songs are worth a look.
Yunnan Ethnic Village, located on the bank of Dianchi Lake in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, is a large cultural theme park integrating the customs of Yunnan ethnic groups, and it is also a great window to understand the multi-ethnic culture of Yunnan. Entering the ethnic village, it seems to have opened a wonderful journey through Yunnan ethnic groups. Here gathered 25 ethnic minority villages in Yunnan, each village is carefully built in accordance with the traditional architectural style of each ethnic group, the building shape is unique, the craftsmanship is exquisite, full of strong ethnic characteristics. For example, the Bai nationality's "three squares and one photo wall" "four in five patios", carved beams and painted buildings, doors and windows are exquisite, fully showing the Bai nationality people's architectural wisdom and aesthetic interest; The bamboo building of the Yi people, light in shape and overhead on the ground floor, adapts to the local climate characteristics, and also reflects the concept of harmonious coexistence between the Yi people and nature. Walking on the stone road of the ethnic village, shuttled between the villages, as if in a museum of ethnic architecture, people are dizzying. In addition to the architecture, the ethnic village also vividly displays the traditional culture and life customs of the ethnic groups. In different villages, tourists can watch traditional singing and dancing performances of various ethnic groups, such as the foot dance of the Yi people, the wooden inspiration of the Yi people, etc., and the actors wear colorful national costumes, accompanied by cheerful music, dance, showing the unique dance charm of each ethnic group. In addition, tourists can also participate in various traditional national crafts production activities, such as Naxi Dongba papermaking, Bai tie-dyeing, etc., to experience the unique charm of these ancient skills and feel the deep heritage of national culture. The ethnic village is also a good place to taste Yunnan ethnic cuisine. Here, tourists can taste a variety of authentic ethnic specialties, such as bridge rice noodles, Dai fragrant grilled fish, Hani pod boiled fish, etc., each food has a unique flavor, which makes people mouthing. Yunnan ethnic village is not only a tourist attraction, but also an important platform for inheriting and promoting Yunnan ethnic culture. Through various displays and activities, tourists have been given an in-depth understanding of the history, culture, customs and traditions of various ethnic groups in Yunnan, and mutual understanding and solidarity have been enhanced. Whether it is tourists interested in Yunnan's local culture or foreigners who want to experience the multi-ethnic customs, Yunnan's ethnic village can meet your needs. It is like a vivid encyclopedia of national culture waiting for you to read and explore, I believe you will have an unforgettable time here.
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Western Hills
4.5
/5
3074 reviews
8.0
From €22.67
Based on 207 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 11.2 km from downtown
Phone 0871-68426668
Address: Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of Spring Outings in Kunming
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Kunming Xishan Scenic Area integrates the beauty of nature and humanities. The peak can see the vastness of Dianchi Lake and the vastness of the forest sea; the ancient temples along the way are quiet, the stone is exquisite, and the historical heritage is rich. The seasons are all scenery, and it is a great place to enjoy the ancient scenery and relax.
Pure hiking up the Xishan success, the scenery is really good to come to Kunming, you can't miss it, easy to tired people still take the bus, the intensity of the medium requires a certain physical endurance, down the mountain can be cable car, but I recommend playing drifting trains, the fun is quite a lot.
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7
/5
3802 reviews
8.0
From €12.06
Based on 21 reviews
Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot | 9.7 km from downtown
Phone 0871-65018888
Address: Yunnan Zoo, Panlong District, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
No.2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
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Originally planned to go to Pu'er's Red Panda Manor, because this base camp is in Kunming, it is not convenient to go back and forth. Suddenly brushed to the Yunnan Safari Park, you can also interact intimately with lemurs, so the next day of National Day was enthusiastic and decisively abandoned Pu'er. I drove 40 minutes from the hotel. When I arrived, I didn’t feel right. Because the road began to be blocked, I arrived at the door and it was crowded. Fortunately, the whole zoo was built on the top of the mountain. The area was very large. You can buy a battery ticket for 60 yuan. Remember to buy a battery car. Three or four roads down are places to visit animals. Lemurs, small raccoons, peacocks, changjin deer, lizards and other animals can be fed interactively, basically 30 at a time, so some people say that Yunnan Safari Park is an assassin, but we have seen the world in Shanghai Safari Park and think it is OK. And on National Day, this time will not be as crowded as Red Mountain, there are more people than animals, and many animals can still be seen. The most special experience should be lemurs. In fact, I want to say that if it is not a banana, lemurs may not treat you back at all. The fat man's head is too small, he still feels uncomfortable stepping on it, or my head is the best. The trainer can't help shooting because he wants to watch the lemur, he can only ask a group of families behind to help, but the life photo is still getting, thank you! If the peacock area brings carrots, it will really give face to eat, and other animals have been fed to the National Day. I finally saw Kapibala, but unfortunately I couldn't interact. Walking down in a circle is still a bit tired because of the mountain climbing, but the overall crowd on the National Day seems to be very worth a visit. #National Day [Topic]##Yunnan Safari Park [Topic]#
There are many animals to see, and there are also giant pandas. If you don't buy sightseeing tickets, you have to walk about 12km. It is recommended to buy a ticket (60 yuan for the whole journey). However, water and ice cream in the park are very expensive, and there is no place to buy water at the door. It is recommended to bring up the water to buy it.
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Old Street Kunming
4.7
/5
407 reviews
7.7
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 720m from downtown
Phone 0871-68378663
Address: Wuhua, Kunming, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Kunming Old Town is a charming area that captivates visitors with its well-preserved historical buildings and rich cultural heritage. The streets offer a blend of traditional architecture and modern shops, making it a perfect place to explore and relax. The town is also a food lover's paradise, with local delicacies like stir-fried rice noodles and papaya water available at century-old eateries. It's a great place to experience the blend of old and new in Kunming.
Old Street in Kunming blends rich history with charming shops and local flavors—perfect for a stroll. very famous place
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Yunnan Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
917 reviews
7.7
Based on 41 reviews
Guandu Ancient Town | 10.4 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67287185
Address: No.6393 Guangfu Road, Guandu District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
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It's free. I made an appointment with a tour guide to tell the children. The tour guide lady was great. From the Warring States and Western Han Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and then to the Republic of China and modern times, the historical interest is very attractive to children, which is not seen in books.
The overall experience of this private tour is good. The content of the tour is professional and targeted, and it is highly interactive, which fully meets the needs of exploring Yunnan's history and culture. Suitable for tourists who pursue depth, flexibility and privacy.
1. Customized route design
The tour guide adjusted the focus of the tour according to our interests (ancient Dian culture, ethnic minority costumes), avoiding the conventional team route, and focusing on the three major themes of "Bronze Civilization", "Nanzhao Dali Kingdom" and "National Customs".
2. Combination of professional depth and popularization
The tour guide has a historical background, and the interpretation of the treasures of the town (such as "Niuhu Bronze Case" and "Gilded Azhaye Guanyin") is easy to understand, interspersed with local legends and archaeological stories to avoid boredom.
3. Interactive and flexible service
Questions are encouraged throughout the process, and extended discussions are held on the questions we are curious about.
Suggestions: I hope the tour guide can give the private tour a higher experience. For one hour today, a family of three listened to it. The tour guide can actively give advice. In front of some exhibits, the people who listened to it even blocked us. Please pay attention in the future.
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Colorful Yunnan Paradise
4.7
/5
3217 reviews
7.6
From €25.33
Colorful Yunnan Paradise | 29.6 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67831333
Address: South of Huanhu South Road, Jinning District, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
No.4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
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very good ...
The hotel environment and management are very good. The parent-child room is very attentive (with bunk beds for children), which is enough for two adults and two children. The park is very fun. There are many projects for adults and children, as well as performances and fireworks shows. One day is not enough to check in for each project! The staff are very enthusiastic and take good care of the children. There are many delicious foods in the amusement park, which is very unique. It is the Disney of Yunnan people!
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Shangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
4.6
/5
2697 reviews
7.4
From €23.88
Based on 301 reviews
First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Pan Jia Wan | 950m from downtown
Phone 18908841113
Address: Kunming Conference Hall No.81 West Dongfeng Road.Wuhua District, Kunming China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Kunming
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I really enjoyed the show! It has an English translation and some information about different ethnicities, so it was quite educational
My mother and I were shocked by the live performance. Every performance can cause warm applause from the audience. Although shooting is prohibited, we still can't help but take pictures. Kunming must punch in 😏.
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Jiu Xiang
4.7
/5
3079 reviews
7.0
From €16.64
Based on 118 reviews
67.9 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67511998
Address: Within the territory of Jiuxiang Yizu Huizu Township, Yiliang County, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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I visited Jiuxiang at noon, and the landscape of the cave was amazing! Nature is so amazing, the stone forest in the afternoon is even more lingering. I especially like it. I will definitely stay around for a few days next time I have the opportunity to stroll around. Due to poor photography technology, no immersive picture sense was taken. In the morning, I arrived in Jiuxiang, because it was cloudy and the temperature was a bit low. After a while, I could wear a thin coat. The explanation of Yang tour guide was natural and patient. The process of sightseeing was relaxed and relaxed. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery and relieved a little anxiety.
Jiuxiang Scenic Area is really a pleasant surprise. Although it is still under construction (invested by OCT) this time, it will definitely be a new 5A scenic area in the future. This time I bought a package ticket from Jiuxiang Town, which includes a dome theater (very worth seeing), a round-trip cable car, and two boat trips. It is very cost-effective. The scenic area is very large. If you are in a hurry, it is best to hire a tour guide. If you want to spend a day playing slowly, you don’t have to hire one. The scenic area is mainly composed of karst caves, which are basically the largest and most shocking caves I have ever seen. I highly recommend it.
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