Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Kunming 2020: Latest 3-Day Free Travel Guide with Hotel Recommendations on Nanping Pedestrian Street and Best Hostels Ranking

The scorching summer is about to pass, and the 'autumn tiger' is on its way. The weather will turn cooler in the blink of an eye. Facing the recent changeable weather and the upcoming holiday, do you want to visit a city with gentle breezes and spring-like weather year-round to enjoy this rare leisure vacation?

As a spring city, Kunming attracts tourists from all over the world every year with its pleasant weather. Here is a local travel guide to let you experience the gentle spring city in advance.

【Kunming Stone Forest Scenic Area】

Located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, the Yunnan Stone Forest is known for its diverse stone forest landscapes. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a 'World Geopark' and 'World Natural Heritage Site'. The scenic area is divided into various themed zones. Experience China's unique and colorful 'Stonehenge'.

Here you can feel the unique 'Karst landform' of the subtropical plateau area. Immerse yourself in the rugged and varied stone forest scenery.

【Kunming Dianchi Lake Scenic Area】

The resort is divided into nine functional zones: comprehensive service area, vacation villa area, golf course, modern amusement park, large freshwater beach bathing area, ethnic culture and customs park, fishing base, water entertainment center, and rare animal viewing area. The scenic area includes a comprehensive entertainment zone integrating 'eating, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment', meeting all your travel needs. Here you can enjoy a one-stop experience.

【Alu Scenic Area】

This scenic area is a real bargain, encompassing more than 50 various scenic spots. The core area, Alu Ancient Cave, is known as 'Yunnan's No.1 Cave'. Inside, there are four breathtaking natural wonders—sudden appearance of Buddha's light, heaven-made divine objects, ancient cave cloud sea, and underground river mirage. Such a diverse collection of landscapes in one place is truly rare.

Tip: This scenic area is adjacent to the famous Stone Forest Scenic Area, with various attractions nearby. You can plan your route in advance to avoid backtracking and manage your time wisely.

【Kunming Colorful Yunnan Scenic Area】

Legend has it that when Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo for the first time, a colorful auspicious cloud suddenly appeared in the sky. Zhuge Liang saw it as a sign from heaven: he needed to capture Meng Huo seven times to truly win the hearts of the people. Hence, the story of 'Seven Captures of Meng Huo' and the term 'Colorful Yunnan' came into being. Today, it is a large comprehensive tourist destination integrating tourism, leisure, sightseeing, dining, and shopping.

You can make this your last stop, after enjoying various landscapes, to experience the local historical and cultural atmosphere and deepen your understanding of the place.

【Kunming Jiaozixueshan (Sedan Chair Snow Mountain)】

Jiaozixueshan, the highest mountain in central Yunnan, is named because its highest peak resembles a 'sedan chair'. It consists of peaks such as Jiaozishan, Qiwangshan, Dongyingshan, and Guanyinshan. It is a typical representative of mountain-type glacial landforms in central Yunnan.

Here you can feel the majestic grandeur of nature.

Tip: Due to individual physical differences, you may experience altitude sickness. If you go, be sure to prepare oxygen and other protective measures.

Flower pastry (Xianhua Bing) is a specialty snack of Kunming. It is made mainly from unique roses, along with flour, honey, and other ingredients, baked into a distinctive pastry. Flower pastry can be found on the streets and lanes of Kunming. Freshly baked flower pastry emits a faint rose fragrance, very tempting. You can follow the scent to find it.

【Assorted Cold Rice Noodles】

Assorted cold rice noodles are very famous in Kunming. In summer and autumn, many small eateries serve them. The noodles have many ingredients, including all sorts of toppings, with a combination of sour, spicy, numbing, sweet, and fragrant flavors, and a smooth texture. Traditional Yunnan-style platters often use assorted cold rice noodles as a base, topped with 'five-color ingredients', making it a colorful dish.

Bamboo tube chicken is a local delicacy. Almost every local can cook this dish. The food cooked in bamboo tubes is fragrant and delicious. Bamboo tube chicken has the sweetness of chicken and the fragrance of fresh bamboo, with a unique preparation method, making it very representative. It is suitable for all ages.

Recommended locations: Guanshang Zhonglu Food Street, Xiba Road Food Street, Beijing Road Food Street, Sanshi Road Food Street, etc.

【Kunming Bigfoot International Youth Hostel】

Kunming Bigfoot International Youth Hostel is close to the city center. There are buses and subways directly to various attractions (Dianchi Lake, Xishan, Yunnan Ethnic Village, Daguan Tower) near the hostel. Convenient transportation routes and various modes of transport are available for your travel.

It is also a paradise for foodies. A 3-minute walk takes you to Daguan Night Market and snack street, as well as Kunming's largest market, 'Zuanxin Farmers' Market', which gathers various Kunming old-brand foods, Yunnan fresh fruits, mutton rice noodles, bean curd rice noodles, Dai-style chicken feet, etc. One-stop check-in is enough to satisfy a foodie's imagination of beautiful Kunming.

As an official member of the International Youth Hostel Federation, Bigfoot not only pursues comfort for backpackers but also strives to provide a 'home away from home' experience for friends from all over the world, promoting exchanges among global travelers. With considerate service, it is a great place for travelers to gather. Single rooms are cozy, while multi-bed rooms are lively. Even in multi-bed rooms, privacy curtains are provided to create a private space! In the public courtyard activity area, you can play ball, organize Werewolf games, drink at the bar, gather for chats, watch movies indoors, or sunbathe in the courtyard. According to the editor's personal observation, this is a youth hostel integrated with a cinema, bar, dining bar, and entertainment bar.

The staff at the hostel are also energetic and lovely, and they will take you to various leisure and entertainment activities.

Today's sharing ends here. The charm of Kunming is not limited to this. We look forward to your arrival.