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
Private day tour in Kunming to Stone forest and cuihu lake with lunch
Private Day Tour to Red Land in Dongchuan from Kunming
5-Day Private Yunnan Discovery: Kunming, Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang
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
The staff was very helpful and the rooms were big and we got upgraded. No complaints and will recommend
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sofitel Kunming
Excellent service, very clean and the breakfast buffet was superior
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel
A good hotel in a convenient location, close to the railway station.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2019
Grand Park Kunming
Swimimg pools is closed for winter, breakfast is not free
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
JEN Kunming Hotel - Shangri-La Group
房间太小了 健身房很棒
Reviewed on 12 May 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 Tuodong Stadium.
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.
