The notebook of Kunming
Make every street a new trail.
Kunming is an altitude capital with a mild climate, mixing temples, markets, lake parks and Yunnan cultural museums.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Metropolis area · City · Heritage · Lake
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kunming
Kunming is an altitude capital with a mild climate, mixing temples, markets, lake parks and Yunnan cultural museums.
Kunming's discovery revolves around Kunming's Golden Temple, Kunming's Lake Green and Yunnan Provincial Museum. The stay thus alternates between the big city, urban life, heritage and the shores and lakes, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kunming Golden Temple
- Lake Kunming Green
- Yunnan Provincial Museum
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Temple
Temple d'Or de Kunming
A bronze pavilion, gardens and camellias occupy a wooded hill in the northeast of the centre. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; time, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Lake
Lac Vert de Kunming
This lively central park brings together pavilions, lotus, musicians and migratory birds in the heart of historic neighbourhoods. The season, wind and water levels greatly alter the experience; fragile banks and possible local restrictions must also be respected.
Museum
Musée provincial du Yunnan
The collections cover Dian's bronze, Buddhist art, textiles and a great cultural diversity of the province. Collections and remains take time to get past a mere photographic stop; to reserve a sufficient range helps to understand their regional historical context.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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