Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kunming
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kunming

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  • Stone Forest Scenic Areatop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.8
    Shilin66.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoStone Forest, where fall colors and red leaves create a picturesque scene | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜See the bizarre karst peaks
    󰀆Ashima rock: unique & captivating
    󱨠Saved by 1572 users󱨠8026 positive reviews
  • Dianchi Laketop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.5
    Kunming23.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTake Photos at the Beautiful and Uncrowded Sea of Pink Muhly Grass at Kunming Pool for Free | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰀆Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
    󰋄Majestic plateau freshwater lake
    󱨠Saved by 1142 users󱨠4449 positive reviews
  • Yunnan Nationalities Villagetop_3
    4.3/5
    󰺂8.3
    50.21
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoNPC Interactive Experience at Yunnan Nationalities Village
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    12 villages & 26 cultures
    󰀆Experience lively folk shows & festivals
    󱨠Saved by 836 users󱨠6213 positive reviews
  • Yunnan Wild Animals Park
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.1
    52.85
    Kunming.Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot10.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSquirrel Monkey Happy Planet Exhibit Upgrade
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Elephant shows & red panda meetups
    󰌌Feed & interact with red pandas
    󱨠Saved by 254 users󱨠3992 positive reviews
  • Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort
    5
    4.5/5
    󰺂7.8
    93.88
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World11.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKunming Western Hills Fall Colors Season Begins, Limited-Time Maple and Reed Viewing | Sep 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 9 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󱓊50-foot natural stone gateway
    Cable car ride overlooking temples
    󱨠Saved by 677 users󱨠1637 positive reviews
  • Yunnan Provincial Museum
    6
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.5
    Kunming.Guandu Ancient Town10.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Near Kunming Zoo & Green Lake
    Diverse ethnic artifacts on display
    󱨠Saved by 309 users󱨠844 positive reviews
  • Old Street Kunming
    7
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.5
    Kunming.Nanping Pedestrian Street731m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic view & charming old town
    Local snacks & ethnic crafts gathered
    󱨠Saved by 1260 users󱨠431 positive reviews
  • Colorful Yunnan Paradise
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.3
    110.76
    Kunming.Colorful Yunnan Paradise29.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Ferris wheel view of park
    󰀆Ferris wheel view of Dian Lake
    󱨠Saved by 417 users󱨠3016 positive reviews
  • Shangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
    9
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.2
    104.65
    Kunming.First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Pan Jia Wan950m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoShangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    Yunnan's canyon terraces & rainforest
    Spectacular light & sound visual feast
    󱨠Saved by 385 users󱨠1171 positive reviews
  • Jiuxiang Scenic Area
    10
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.9
    99.36
    Yiliang66.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Elevator ride & boat tour
    Explore caves via 174ft elevator
    󱨠Saved by 435 users󱨠1146 positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Kunming?
These are all Best Things to Do in Kunming:Stone Forest Scenic Area, Dianchi Lake, Yunnan Nationalities Village, Yunnan Wild Animals Park, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming include:Stone Forest Scenic Area:4.7, Dianchi Lake:4.7, Yunnan Nationalities Village:4.3, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:4.7, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort:4.5
At what locations in Kunming can Best Things to Do in Kunming be found?
The Best Things to Do in Kunming are mainly located in:Stone Forest Scenic Area:Shilin, Dianchi Lake:Kunming, Yunnan Nationalities Village:Kunming, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:Kunming, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort:Kunming
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