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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kunming [2025]
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
14696 reviews
8.8
From AU$ 31.92
Based on 54 reviews
66.8 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
See the bizarre karst peaks
Ashima rock: unique & captivating
Saved by 1279 users7212 positive reviews
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User experience: The Stone Forest Scenic Area is truly a masterpiece of nature, with strange peaks and rocks, and is extremely beautiful.
Advantages: The scenery is unique and pleasant, suitable for taking photos.
Overall evaluation: The Stone Forest Scenic Area is a place worth visiting, and I recommend everyone to come and feel the charm of nature.
The scenery is beautiful, the air is good, and the tour of the Stone Forest is also very interesting. But the basic services can be improved and strengthened, such as controlling the number of people on a car so that there will be no competition for seats. It is really dangerous for the elderly to be in the crowd.
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
8303 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
23.8 km from downtown
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Kunming
Highlights:
Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
Majestic plateau freshwater lake
Saved by 924 users3943 positive reviews
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The Xishan Scenic Area is worth visiting. The scenery is great. The cable car slides over the battery and the scenery is unobstructed. The Xishan Longmen Grottoes are strange, dangerous and magnificent. It is worth the trip. Fortunately, on the way to the ethnic village, I listened to the advice of the driver and came to this scenic spot. It is much better than the ethnic village I was going to.
The scenery is very good, and the cable car is very convenient to go back and forth. I came here in mid-July and there were basically no seagulls. There are just too many places that charge fees. The blessing bell costs 10 yuan to hit it three times, and it costs 20 yuan per photo to take pictures and check in. After getting off the cable car, if you go to other attractions, you will be charged again.
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.4
/5
13518 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 17.00
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 9 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
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
Experience lively folk shows & festivals
Saved by 727 users5981 positive reviews
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It is very big inside and you need to take a tour bus. It is okay to take a look around and there is no need to make a special trip. It is all man-made scenery and there are many minority programs. The actors are still very good. The environment is good. The elderly like it more, but children don’t think it is interesting.
Yunnan Nationalities Village, this time I brought my children to play. I came here more than 20 years ago. I remember that a heavy rain caused diarrhea with my classmates. The happiness is still there, but the memory is far away. But it is still a place I highly recommend. This time I brought my children here as the first stop in Kunming.
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7
/5
4401 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 21.25
Based on 21 reviews
Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot | 10.4 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
Highlights:
Elephant shows & red panda meetups
Feed & interact with red pandas
Saved by 193 users3573 positive reviews
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Very large zoo, the animals are well-fed, the staff are enthusiastic, and the cost is average. Capibara, pandas, and giraffes are all good, it is worth bringing children to play
The overall design is reasonable, the route is clear, and you don't have to worry about taking the wrong road or affecting the viewing by sightseeing bus. The sightseeing bus is very necessary, and you can take fewer roads without animals. The experience is still good. It is much better than the other wildlife parks I have visited before, and there are more projects to experience, and the experience is better!
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Western Hills
4.5
/5
3164 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 37.88
Based on 207 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 11.3 km from downtown
Phone 0871-68426668
Address: Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
50-foot natural stone gateway
Cable car ride overlooking temples
Saved by 576 users1641 positive reviews
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The scenery of Xishan is really nice. Dianchi Lake is really beautiful when viewed from the mountain. However, there are many people during holidays. In addition, the Longmen Cableway is under reconstruction, so you can only take the scenic area's electric car to go to the Longmen Scenic Area.
Xishan Scenic Area is a very cost-effective scenic spot with a pleasant environment. It is not tiring to walk up the mountain. You can take pictures while walking. The scenery is very good. The view of Dianchi Lake from the mountain is very beautiful.
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Old Street Kunming
4.7
/5
437 reviews
7.6
Nanping Pedestrian Street | 731m from downtown
Phone 0871-68378663
Address: Wuhua, Kunming, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Kunming
Highlights:
Panoramic view & charming old town
Local snacks & ethnic crafts gathered
Saved by 1008 users418 positive reviews
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Kunming Old Street is located in the center of the main city of Kunming. It is the first night economy demonstration block built in Kunming. It starts from Zhengyi Road in the east, West to Wuyi Road in the west, Jingxing Street in the south, and Renmin Middle Road in the north. It consists of Qianwang Street and Wenming Street, showing the pattern of "Street Hall and Temple". A large number of buildings and cultural relics and monuments in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China are retained here, and there are 12 cultural relics protection units. In 2021, it became the first batch of tourism and leisure blocks in Yunnan Province, and in 2022, it was selected as the second batch of national night cultural tourism consumption gathering areas.
Kunming Old Street is located in the core area of Kunming City, from Zhengyi Road to the east, Wuyi Road to the west, Jingxing Street to the south, and Renmin Middle Road to the north. It was built in the Dali National era and has a history of more than 900 years. There is a pattern of "street halls and temples", which retains a large number of late Qing Dynasty and Republic of China buildings and cultural relics, such as Fulintang, the former residence of Nie'er. In 2021, it became the first batch of tourism and leisure blocks in Yunnan Province, and in 2022, it was selected as the second batch of national night cultural and tourism consumption gathering areas. It is a great place to feel the customs and culture of old Kunming.
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Yunnan Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
988 reviews
7.6
Based on 42 reviews
Guandu Ancient Town | 10.3 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
Highlights:
Near Kunming Zoo & Green Lake
Diverse ethnic artifacts on display
Saved by 232 users715 positive reviews
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Thank you very much to the tour guide, Ade! I didn't do any homework before the trip, but he told me the story along the timeline, which opened the mysterious veil of Yunnan for me. His explanation was profound and very appealing. I appreciated the bronze treasures, political culture, and Buddhist heritage of the Provincial Museum. The last part of the explanation of the Republic of China period in Yunnan expanded the historical information of this period, especially the Battle of Songshan, which deeply touched me and brought me to tears. I was in awe of the martyrs of the expeditionary army! I returned with a full load!
The explanation is very exciting and it is very helpful for children and parents to understand the history and culture of Yunnan. I will recommend it to my friends. I will look for professional explanations when I come to Yunnan Expo. Thank you 🙏
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Colorful Yunnan Paradise
4.7
/5
3279 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 44.62
Colorful Yunnan Paradise | 29.7 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
Highlights:
Ferris wheel view of park
Ferris wheel view of Dian Lake
Saved by 369 users3058 positive reviews
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I went there after the May Day holiday. Although nine projects were closed for maintenance, it was still a good experience overall. It was really satisfying to have the whole place to myself with few people. The two roller coasters were also very friendly, but I didn't dare to ride them. I liked the iceberg one and could ride it twice or more. The other projects were also great, and each time lasted long enough. The aerial train can take tourists to the east and west (or north and south) areas, which is very convenient and saves walking time. The park is well planned. It would be even more perfect if there was a family electric car. In a word, the experience was good!
very good ...
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Shangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
4.6
/5
2764 reviews
7.3
From AU$ 42.13
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.4 of Night Attractions in Kunming
Highlights:
Yunnan's canyon terraces & rainforest
Spectacular light & sound visual feast
Saved by 302 users1236 positive reviews
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Great performance, from the stage to the costumes, they are very attentive. Although there is no storyline, each dance and performance is very ethnic and shows the culture of different ethnic groups. It is worth seeing. Although you are not allowed to take pictures, the pictures are so good that you can't help it.
"Yunnan Impressions" is a musical directed by the famous dance artist Yang Liping. It combines the essence of tradition and modernity and fully demonstrates the rich ethnic customs of Yunnan. The entire theater is immersed in darkness, with only the lights on the stage flashing. As the music sounded, every movement and every look of the dancers were full of power, reflecting the beauty of masculine tension.
The dance drama contains multiple chapters, "Sun", "Land", "Singing", "Worship" and "Spirit of the Bird", etc. Each chapter shows the essence of the original song and dance of Yunnan's ethnic minorities.
The dancers of "Solo Dance under the Moonlight" used abstract and beautiful body language to express the holiness of the moonlight and the delicacy of emotions, which is very artistic.
The "Singing" part shows the interesting scene of Yi young men and women looking for their loved ones through singing and dancing, which is both humorous and full of ethnic characteristics.
The performance of the children further highlights the dancing and singing talents of ethnic minorities. The timbre and range are very contagious, and the stage performance is confident and calm.
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Jiu Xiang
4.7
/5
3098 reviews
6.9
From AU$ 29.37
Based on 117 reviews
66.6 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
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Kunming
Highlights:
Elevator ride & boat tour
Explore caves via 174ft elevator
Saved by 376 users1189 positive reviews
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This is a unique underground karst landform scenic spot in China. It is located on the outskirts of Yiliang, Yunnan. The transportation is convenient. The scenic spot is large in scale. There are caves, dark rivers, canyons and other scenic spots. The characteristics are distinctive. The film "Myth" of Jackie Chan is the exterior scene taken here.
An underrated attraction. Worth a special trip. Especially suitable for family trips, it combines geography with natural wonders, which is impressive. Children love it!
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