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Kunming Travel Guide

As the capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, also known as the "city of eternal spring," is one of the most pleasant and relaxed cities in China. Though it was founded over 2,000 years ago, the city did not gain prominence until it became the eastern capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom in the 8th century. By the time the Mongols swept through in 1274, Kunming, or Yachi as it was then known, was enough of a flourishing town to have attracted the attention of Marco Polo, who described it as a "very great and noble" capital city. The city's bloodiest period occurred during the Qing dynasty, with a series of Muslim rebellions. In the late 19th century, foreign influence appeared in the form of the French, who built a narrow-gauge rail line to Vietnam still in use today. During World War II, Kunming played an important role as the terminus of a major supply line (the famous Burma Road) in the Allies' Asian theater of operations. Read More

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Hotels

Banyan Tree Ringha

Hong Po Village, Jian Tang Town
Yunnan Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Harbour Plaza Kunming

20 Hong Hua Qiao
Kunming 650031 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Uchoice

No.1 Nan Jiang Bin Xi Road
Kunming - Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars


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Attractions

Cui Hu (Green Lake)

Cui Hu Nan Lu
Kunming, China

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Kunming's nicest park is a pleasant retreat from the bustling city even though it can get... Read More

Da Guan Yuan

Daguan Lu (3km/2 miles south of Kunming)
Kunming, China

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This pleasant park on the northern shore of Lake Dian boasts nurseries, gardens, and walkways,... Read More

Jin Dian (Golden Temple)

Jin Dian Gongyuan
Kunming, China

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The centerpiece of this gorgeous Daoist temple complex, located 10km (6 miles) northeast of... Read More


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Other Smaller Airports near Kunming

Distance (mi.)
Jinghong Gasa Airport 241.8 map
Luxi Mangshi Airport 266.7 map

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