Kunming City Centre Travel Guide
Kunming
Visit Kunming City Centre
Popular places to visit
Green Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Yunnan University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Yunnan University during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Kunming Zoo
More than 50 species of animals are on display at this zoo, but the star attractions are the pretty plantings of cherry and plum trees on the slopes of Yuantong Hill.
Stone Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Stone Forest, a lovely green space in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Lake Dian
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Dian during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Nanping Pedestrian Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nanping Pedestrian Street during your visit to Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
Yunnan Classical Highlights 7days Private Tour with Bullet Trains
Top hotels in Kunming City Centre
Grand Hyatt Kunming
The hotel is new and the rooms are spacious. Excellent location as it’s linked to a big mall with many dining options. But what really stand out is the staff. Though bookings were made via Expedia (we had 2 different arrivals and 2 rooms), I had contacted the hotel directly on many occasions with ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
Great staff. Good service. Good location with a lot of restaurant , bar and coffe shop . Very interesting place near old town with a lot of activity at night
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sofitel Kunming
Room is clean. Staff are friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel
A good hotel in a convenient location, close to the railway station.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2019
Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre by IHG
Not applicable
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Nostalgia S Hotel(Kunming Old Street )
Best hotel I've stayed in awhile. Staff is a delight - when I arrived at 530am in the morning after a long night of travel, she passed me a bottle of water while I wait for check-in. She passed me a cup of tea while I wait for a taxi during the day. Hotel room amenities were great, more provided ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kunming City Centre
Xiao Ximen
Xiao Ximen is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Green Lake Park and West Pagoda are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Luosiwan International Trade Area
Travellers enjoy Luosiwan International Trade Area for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out West Pagoda while you're in the area.
Panlong
Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kunming Botanical Garden and Kunming Hall.
Wuhua District
If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.
Xishan District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Xishan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Dian or Kunming Sports Training Base.
Guandu
You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.
