Kunming is the capital of Yunnan — the "City of Eternal Spring" at 2,000 metres altitude with a year-round pleasant climate. It's the gateway to Yunnan's unique world sites: Stone Forest (Shilin, UNESCO), Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Lijiang are day trips or short journeys. Yunnan's minority cultures and pu-erh tea are unique in China.
8M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–November — spring and autumn are ideal
Top sights & experiences
- 🪨 Stone Forest — Shilin (UNESCO)
- 🏔️ Tiger Leaping Gorge
- 🌊 Dian Lake & Dragon Gate
- 🫖 Pu-erh tea ceremony
- 🌸 Green Lake & flower market
- 🏘️ Yunnan minority cultures
Perfect for
NatureCultureHiking
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