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Kunming
China · KMG
Eternal spring, a stone forest, and Yunnan's minority cultures.
About
Kunming is the capital and largest city of the province of Yunnan in China. The political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province, Kunming is also a major tourism centre in China. It is nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring" for its year-round mild climate. During World War II, Kunming was a Chinese military center and the location of the headquarters for the U.S. Army Forces China-Burma-British Raj. Wujiaba Airport served as the home of the First American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Republic of China Air Force, nicknamed the Flying Tigers. Kunming was also a transport terminus for the Burma Road.
Source: Wikipedia — Kunming (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan59°F7d wet
- Feb63°F6d wet
- Mar72°F7d wet
- Apr76°F9d wet
- May78°F15d wet
- Jun77°F25d wet
- Jul76°F27d wet
- Aug76°F26d wet
- Sep73°F22d wet
- Oct69°F20d wet
- Nov64°F9d wet
- Dec60°F7d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
8 Days Private Yunnan Highlight TourFrom $2,289 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave TourFrom $290 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kunming: Walking Tour Around Green Lake and University QuarterFrom $38 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private TourFrom $61 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
8 Day Tour of Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri LaFrom $1,699 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
One day Stone Forest and Nuohei Yi Village TourFrom $183 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), about 15 mi away.
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