Best places in Kunming

Discover the best places in Kunming, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 35 places in the city.

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Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area
National park
Scenic natural area boasting tours, a complex underground cave system & colorful lighting.
4.50 (169 reviews)
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翠湖
Park
Serene city park around a lake with footpaths, boat rentals, food outlets & dance performances.
4.30 (348 reviews)
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Longmen
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Stunning temple carved into the cliffs overlooking Kunming and Dianchi Lake. Definitely worthwhile the effort to visit. Take the gondola, then the chairlift and a walk down the stairs through the grotto to reach the Longmen Temple. While there are crowds of people it is surely a place to visit.
4.40 (176 reviews)
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China Stone Forest Karst Geology Museum
Museum
👍👍 This is an amazing geology museum with a fantastic collection of minerals and paleontological specimens. This includes a number of dinosaurs and woolly mammoth and rhino. They also give great tours for free if you speak Chinese and it's free to enter with your ticket to the stone forest. They have e...
4.50 (128 reviews)
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Jiuxiang Geological Park Museum
Park
👍👍 Known as the "museum of karst caves", Jiuxiang boasts more than 100 karst caves and is the largest cave group system in China
4.40 (158 reviews)
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圆通山
Tourist attraction
4.30 (207 reviews)
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Shilin Lake
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Lovely rocks formation became a scenic view. Great view for photography. The place is well kept clean. All steps are well-maintained. Walk carefully and be patient one step at a time. Certain paths are getting narrow and good for photos. Remember to take photos on your way up but make sure stepping...
4.30 (202 reviews)
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Dianchi
Lake
👍👍 The Yunnan people (China) are very proud to introduce to visitors to Dien Tri Lake, also known as Kunming Lake, a huge freshwater lake located 1,886.5 meters above sea level and a lake. naturally China's third largest. Located on the Yunnan Plateau, with clear blue water, Dien Tri Lake is known as...
4.50 (95 reviews)
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
National park
Rocky, karst parkland featuring a forest of tall limestone formations & green trees.
4.50 (80 reviews)
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Spring City Golf & Lake Resort Kunming
Resort hotel
Warm rooms & suites in an upscale golf resort offering dining, bars & a spa, plus 2 18-hole courses.
4.50 (80 reviews)
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Yunnan Ethnic Village
Tourist attraction
Charming village showcasing China's ethnic groups featuring traditional houses in a quaint setting.
4.20 (143 reviews)
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Zhengyifang Shopping Center South Hall
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Clean and well kept. There's separate trash and recycle bins everywhere. China has really moved forward.
4.20 (135 reviews)
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Nanping Pedestrian Street
Stores and shopping
4.40 (72 reviews)
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萨尔瓦多
Coffee shop
👍👍 I called in here for a beer. It seems friendly enough. Customers are mostly English speakers. Beer is sensibly priced. There is a pleasant seating area at the front. I could sit where I like. Just like being back home, they stopped serving at 11pm ☺.
$ $$$
4.60 (44 reviews)
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Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel
Hotel
Casual quarters in a refined property offering a revolving restaurant, a lobby bar & a gym.
$59/night
4.10 (95 reviews)
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Guandu Shaolin Temple
Buddhist temple
👍 Nice place to visit in Khunming.
4.30 (57 reviews)
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Xishan Forest Park
Tourist attraction
👍👍 By far one of my favorite forest parks in China. Hiking/trail running/biking - friendly.
4.40 (45 reviews)
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Daguanlou Cinema
Tourist attraction
👍 大观楼,位于云南昆明市近华浦南面,三重檐琉璃戗角木结构建筑。清康熙二十九年(1690)由巡抚王继文兴建。乾隆年间,孙髯翁为其撰写一百八十字长联,被誉为“天下第一长联”,由名士陆树堂书写刊刻,大观楼因长联而成为与黄鹤楼、岳阳楼、鹳雀楼齐名的中国四大名楼。 长联内容: 五百里滇池奔来眼底,披襟岸帻,喜茫茫空阔无...
4.00 (97 reviews)
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Guandu Ancient Town
National park
Quaint village with centuries-old Buddhist temples, souvenir shops & traditional Yunnan restaurants.
4.20 (61 reviews)
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