Travel Kunming Itinerary:3 days Must-do list in Kunming

Day 1 | Morning

Yunnan Ethnic Village

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 90 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City

The Yunnan Ethnic Village is located on the south side of Kunming, and is one of its most popular attractions. In the village, ethnic minority villages including those of the Dai, Bai, and Yi people are built to a 1:1 proportion. Each village has its own folk customs and craft performances. You can see the customs of many ethnic groups in Yunnan within a day. During minority festivals such as the Songkran Festival in April and the Torch Festival in July and August, the ethnic village will also host lively celebrations.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Very nice experience indeed! If you are willing to explore the culture of different national minorities or just enjoy the calm and beautiful atmosphere and take beautiful photoes the place is for you! There are number of performances mostly in the morning, you can check the time out on the stands around the village. Besides, there are a lot of shops selling traditional costumes and different things as well as wide variety of restaurants. The ticket costs 90 RMB and you can enjoy the village for the all day. You also can get the village map at the ticket office. The map will definitely make your journy around the village easier.

Trip.com User: It's a very nice place to see the life of the Chinese people, the characteristics of the people, etc. I think it was not enough time to look around the whole day, especially the hard work of the folk performances. I was applauded by myself, and I was a happy trip, especially during the National Day.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Yunnan Ethnic Village, you can head to Xishan Forest Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Xishan Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Xishan District, Kunming City

The Xishan National Scenic Location sits on the Western outskirts of Kunming, near Dianchi, and only 15 kilometers from the city center. The forest here is dense and beautiful, a gorgeous sight to behold from the peaks of the mountains. In addition to the natural landscape, visitors can also enjoy a number of ancient monuments, including ancient holy sites like the Huating Temple and Taihua Temple where visitors can pray. Also worth visiting are the Longmen Grottoes, carved by Qing Dynasty artisans.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Vale la pena visitarlo. Se puede llegar en metro(si no me equivoco línea 3) o bien en bicicleta, en particular yo fui en bicicleta; no se puede ingresar al parque con vehículo, por ende la dejé atada en la entrada. Dentro tiene varias atracciones, templos, exposiciones, monumentos, etc. que pueden ver con detalle en esta App. Ideal para caminar, de todas formas el parque tiene dentro buses y aerosilla.

Trip.com User: This place is at the last station of subway line 3. You CAN go There and buy the ticket from There . 1 person it will cost You around 130 RMB. Including Bus ' hole park and ticket of a art gallery in the park . You CAN visit hole park . Views are very good.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book InterContinental Kunming in advance, because all the tourists head to Xishan Forest Park love staying at it.

InterContinental Kunming

The InterContinental Kunming (Kunming Zhouji Jiudian) is a five-star hotel located 11 km (6.8 mi) from the Nanping Pedestrian Street and 12 km (7.4 mi) from the Kunming Railway Station.

Free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas are offered to guests of this hotel.

On-site restaurants serve Mediterranean, French, Cantonese and Yunnan dishes. A coffee shop and lobby bar provide additional spaces for guests to unwind with a drink or meet up with friends.

Those working while in Kunming have access to the hotel's fully equipped meeting rooms and business center. A banquet hall is on hand for large social or corporate events.

Guests with free time can take a dip in the swimming pool, work out in the gym, play a game of tennis or indulge in spa or massage services. For extra fun, a game room and karaoke facilities are also on the property.

Day 2 | Morning

Daguan Park

Opening Hours: 7:00-19:00

Ticket Price: 26 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 72, Daguan Road, Xishan District, Kunming City

Daguan Park is located in the southwest of Kunming City, on the north side of Dianchi Lake, facing the Xishan Forest Park. Daguan Park is built according to the water. There are lake embankments, lotus ponds and exquisite pavilions, etc., which are very elegant. The park has tourist areas such as Huapu and Daguanlou, Louwailou, Huayuan and Baiyuan. Daguanlou, which was built in the Kangxi period, can be seen in Xishan and Dianchi. It is very famous in history. There are many literati inscriptions for the Grand View House. It has also been called one of the ten ancient Minglou buildings. It is worth seeing.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Alicia E M: A beautiful park for an afternoon stroll.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Daguan Park, you can head to Yunnan Zoo, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Yunnan Zoo

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Yunnan Zoo, Panlong District, Kunming

The Yunnan Zoo is located in the northeast of Kunming City, adjacent to the Golden Temple Park. The animals here live like thy do in nature, and rare animals such as black snub-nosed monkey, Asian elephant, red pandas, and green peacock can all be seen from up close! The park is divided into Black Bear Mountain, Rare Animal Area, Jurassic Park, Peacock Garden, Deer Park, Panda Hall, and Lion Tiger Mountain Villa.

Reviews from Real Guests:

YoungWarbs: Amazing place to visit. The vast number of animal species are healthy and looked after in plenty of green space. Opportunity to feed bears, raccoons, giraffes and other animals. Take carrots for some of the feeding opportunities. Worth paying for the bus as the park is 16km round. Food available is good too.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Wyndham Kunming Panlong is the best places.

Wyndham Kunming Panlong

Opened in 2020, the Wyndham Kunming Panlong offers travelers a pleasant stay in Kunming, whether for business or leisure purposes.

The hotel is 15km from Kunming Railway Station and 34km from Kunming Changshui International Airport. Being just minutes away from North Coach Metro Station allows guests to explore the city with ease. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the The Waterfall Park of Kunming, 樑思成林徽因故居 and Yunnan Zoo all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Kunming hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling for business.

Day 3 | Morning

Jindian Park

Opening Hours: 7:30-18:00

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Jindian Scenic Spot, Panlong District, Kunming City

Jin Dian Park is located on Mingfeng Mountain on the northeast side of Kunming City. It was once the residence of Wu Sangui in Kunming in the Qing Dynasty. It is now a park with Taoist temples. Because the main hall is made of pure copper and the sun is shining, it is called the Golden Temple Park. Inside the Golden Temple Park is a small hill. Walk along the road and walk slowly. You can see the lush trees on the road, trim the delicate flowers and plants, and the environment is very fresh.

Reviews from Real Guests:

cookie821028: Suitable for bringing a small old fitness, Kunming must go to a good place to travel, very recommended!

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Jiaozi Snow Mountain.

Jiaozi Snow Mountain

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 68 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Northeast Corner of Wumen Township, Luquan County, Kunming City

Jiaozi Snow Mountain is located on the north side of Kunming, with the main peak at 4,223 meters above sea level. The natural landscape here is unique, with mountain lakes and meadows of varying sizes. In the spring, there are dozens of azaleas blooming on Jiaozi Snow Mountain, forming a beautiful sight. In the winter, there will be snow on Jiaozi Snow Mountain. Many tourists come here for hiking and ice climbing.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.