Xiao Ximen Travel Guide
Kunming
Visit Xiao Ximen
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.
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.
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.
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
Kunming Private Day Tour to Stone Forest and Chengzi Ancient Town
Private Day Tour to Red Land in Dongchuan from Kunming
Top hotels in Xiao Ximen
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
InterContinental Kunming by IHG
Overall amenities, breakfast buffet and kids playing area
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel
A good hotel in a convenient location, close to the railway station.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport
Good
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xiao Ximen
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.
Kunming City Centre
Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.
Panlong
Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kunming Botanical Garden and Kunming Hall.
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.
Wuhua District
If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
