AU$ 293 Cheap Flights from Sydney to Kunming

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is known as the “City of Eternal Spring” owing to the beautiful climate and flowers that bloom all year long. The city is rich in history and culture as it was the gateway to the famous “Silk Route”. Like in the past, in the present day it is one among the most popular tourist destination of southwest China.

Tip: Unlike any other destination, Kunming can be visited any time of the year, but if you are looking to experience the city in its entirety, visit Kunming between March to October.

Getting to Kunming

The city is serviced by Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG), an airport that serves thousands of foreign travellers each year. The city is known as Southwest China transportation hub, and therefore, it is well connected. One can commute via car, train, subways, bicycle, bus or taxi.

Several flights operate the route. Direct flights from Sydney via Sydney Airport (SYD), are only available on certain days and are offered by China Eastern Airlines and Qantas Airlines. Cheap flights to Kunming from Sydney are usually connecting flights and are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines, to name a few. Connecting Flights usually takes up to 22 hours while it takes approximately 11 to 12 hours via direct flight.

Tip: Sydney is two hours ahead of Kunming.

Take in the sights of the city

Kunming is known for its peculiar yet breathtakingly stunning natural landscapes. The very first one to visit is Yunnan Stone Forest, which is, know for its steep and strangely intricate stone masterpieces. To catch a break from the city, head to visit the largest lake of Kunming, Dianchi Lake. The lake is enchanting with its cyan water and peaceful environment. Two temples that should feature in your itinerary are Buddhist Bamboo Temple (Qiongzhu Temple) and the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple is the largest copper temple there is in China, while the Buddhist Bamboo Temple is known for its exceptional artistic features surrounded by bamboo forest. Don’t miss out the legendary Black Dragon Pool and The Peach Blossom Valley.

In Kunming, the places to head to for nightlife are Banzhucuiyuan and Wenhua Xiang. But if you are looking for pubs with authentic local flair, then KÅ«ndÅ« Night Market area and Jinmabiji Sq is where you need to go. Don’t forget to pick up local woodcarvings and minority tie-dye products, which make the best souvenirs from Kunming. Head to the Jinma Biji Square to shop.

The best areas for accommodation

Kunming offers a diverse range of accommodation that is suitable for all. The popular neighbourhoods to stay in Kunming are Guandu, Panlong and Beimen. The city offers a wide variety of accommodation from budget-friendly hotels to luxurious hotels. Pick the one suitable to your budget from either of the neighbourhoods in Guandu, Panlong and Beimen. Sydney to Kunming flights is plenty, to get best prices for your travel dates to customise your search. If you’d like to travel on a budget, combine your Sydney-Kunming flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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