Kunming and surroundings

Use Kunming as your base for the old streets, museums and Dounan flower market. Choose a separate day for the Stone Forest or Dianchi and the Western Hills.

Limestone pillars and their reflection in Shilin near Kunming

Kunming & surroundings

Photo by Xiquinho Silva

An arched bridge and trees beside Green Lake in central Kunming

Kunming in one to three days: old streets, museums and flowers

Keep the old centre together, then give the museum and flower market their own day.

Photo by Daderot

Where to stay in Kunming: city nights, station stops and lakeside stays

Pick a city base for exploring, then place your first or last night beside the departure you actually booked.

Photo by Daderot

Grey limestone pillars beside a pond and footpath in the Stone Forest

Stone Forest from Kunming: Main Park or Naigu?

Grey rock spires, Ashima, or quieter black-rock trails: pick the walk that fits your schedule.

Photo by Xiquinho Silva

Dianchi Lake and the Kunming shoreline seen from Longmen in the Western Hills

Dianchi and Western Hills: cliff paths, lake walks and the cableway

See Longmen's cliff shrines, cross the lake by cableway or spend an easier half day along the Dianchi shore.

Photo by Hermann Luyken