🏛️ Attractions in Kunming

昆明 · 50 places to explore

Stone Forest
Natural
🎫 130¥ (includes electric car)

Stone Forest

石林

UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring thousands of limestone pillars formed over 270 million years, creating a dramatic forest-like landscape of stone formations.

07:30-18:00 (Summer), 08:00-17:30 (Winter)
📍 Stone Forest Scenic Area, Shilin County, Yunnan
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Dianchi Lake
Natural
🎫 Free (Haigeng Park 20¥)

Dianchi Lake

滇池

The largest lake in Yunnan and sixth largest freshwater lake in China, offering scenic views of the city skyline and Kunming's 'West Lake' experience.

Open 24 hours
📍 Dianchi Lake, Kunming
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Yunnan Ethnic Village
Cultural
🎫 90¥

Yunnan Ethnic Village

云南民族村

A theme park showcasing the customs, architecture, and traditions of Yunnan's 26 ethnic minorities in their authentic village settings.

08:30-17:00
📍 99 Yunnan Ethnic Village Road, Kunming
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Cuihu Park
Natural
FREE

Cuihu Park

翠湖

An urban oasis in central Kunming featuring a scenic lake, lotus ponds, and historic pavilions, popular with locals for morning tai chi and散步.

Open 24 hours
📍 Cuihu Park, Kunming
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Golden Horse and Phoenix Gate
Cultural
FREE

Golden Horse and Phoenix Gate

金马碧鸡坊

The iconic symbol of Kunming featuring two ornate archways built in 1381 during the Ming Dynasty, representing the legendary golden horse and phoenix.

Open 24 hours
📍 Jinma Biji Fang, Kunming
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Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden
Cultural
🎫 50¥

Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden

昆明世界园艺博览园

Built for the 1999 World Horticultural Exposition, featuring beautiful gardens from around China and world, plus permanent international pavilions.

08:30-18:00
📍 Kunming World Expo Park
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Black Dragon Pool
Cultural
🎫 15¥

Black Dragon Pool

黑龙潭

A historic Taoist temple complex with ancient plum trees, lotus ponds, and the famous 'Three Immortals' cypress trees over 500 years old.

08:00-18:00
📍 Black Dragon Pool Park, Kunming
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Daguan Park
Natural
🎫 20¥

Daguan Park

大观公园

Famous for the 'First Scenery of Yunnan' ink painting displayed in the historic Daguan Lou pavilion, plus lakeside gardens and the 1800m long corridor.

07:00-19:00
📍 Daguan Park, Kunming
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Golden Temple
Cultural
🎫 35¥

Golden Temple

金殿

Yunnan's largest Taoist temple built in 1602, featuring China's largest pure gold-covered copper structure and ancient bronze statues.

08:00-18:00
📍 Golden Temple Park, Kunming
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Western Hills (Xishan)
Natural
🎫 66¥ (includes cable car)

Western Hills (Xishan)

西山龙门

A scenic mountain area overlooking Dianchi Lake with hiking trails, Buddhist temples, and the famous Dragon Gate carved into cliffside.

08:00-18:00
📍 Western Hills Scenic Area, Kunming
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Kunming Old Streets
Cultural
FREE

Kunming Old Streets

昆明老街

Historic streets preserving traditional Yunnan architecture with local shops, traditional medicine stores, and authentic local snacks.

Open 24 hours (shops 09:00-21:00)
📍 East-West Street, Kunming
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Yunnan Normal University Campus
Cultural
FREE

Yunnan Normal University Campus

云南师范大学

Beautiful campus with historic buildings from the '国立西南联大' era when Peking, Tsinghua and Nankai universities relocated during WWII.

Campus: Open 24 hours
📍 Yunnan Normal University, Kunming
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Shuangta (Twin Towers) Scenic Area
Cultural
🎫 20¥

Shuangta (Twin Towers) Scenic Area

双塔景区

Two ancient Buddhist pagodas dating to the Tang Dynasty (9th century), standing 43 meters tall as the oldest surviving architecture in Kunming.

08:30-17:30
📍 Shuangta Scenic Area, Kunming
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Yuantong Temple
Cultural
🎫 10¥

Yuantong Temple

圆通寺

The largest Buddhist temple in Kunming and one of the oldest in Yunnan, featuring a unique architectural design with a circular hall in the center.

08:00-18:00
📍 Yuantong Temple Street, Kunming
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Jindian Flower Sea
Natural
🎫 40¥

Jindian Flower Sea

锦庭花海

A vast flower farm with seasonal blooms including lavender, sunflowers, and rapeseed flowers, popular for photography and rural scenery.

09:00-18:00
📍 Jindian Town, Kunming
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Meilian Ecological Garden
Natural
🎫 60¥

Meilian Ecological Garden

美联生态园

An ecological garden showcasing Yunnan tropical plants and flowers in climate-controlled greenhouses, with ethnic performances.

08:30-17:30
📍 Meilian Ecological Garden, Kunming
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Tonghai Xiushan Scenic Area
Cultural
🎫 50¥

Tonghai Xiushan Scenic Area

通海秀山

A scenic area combining Buddhist and Taoist temples on a forested mountain with views of Tonghai Lake and ancient cultural relics.

07:00-19:00
📍 Tonghai County, Yuxi
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Shilin Ancient Town
Cultural
FREE

Shilin Ancient Town

石林古镇

An ancient Yi ethnic minority town near Stone Forest, preserving traditional architecture, local markets, and ethnic customs.

Open 24 hours
📍 Shilin County, Kunming
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Jiuxiang Scenic Area
Natural
🎫 90¥

Jiuxiang Scenic Area

九乡景区

An underground cave system featuring stalactites, underground rivers, and dramatic karst formations dubbed 'The Underwater World of Yunnan'.

08:30-17:30
📍 Jiuxiang Town, Yiliang County
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Longmen Waterfall
Natural
🎫 30¥

Longmen Waterfall

龙门飞甲瀑

A scenic waterfall area with hiking trails, natural swimming holes, and beautiful canyon scenery in the eastern suburbs of Kunming.

08:00-17:00
📍 Longmen Scenic Area, Kunming
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Yuhua Nunnery
Cultural
🎫 15¥

Yuhua Nunnery

玉华寺

Historic Buddhist nunnery in western Kunming with beautiful gardens, ancient pagodas, and peaceful atmosphere away from tourist crowds.

08:00-17:00
📍 Yuhua Temple Road, Kunming
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Shilin Yi Costume Street
Cultural
FREE

Shilin Yi Costume Street

石林彝族服饰街

Colorful market street in Shilin selling authentic Yi ethnic costumes, silver jewelry, and traditional handicrafts.

Shops 09:00-18:00
📍 Shilin County, Kunming
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Dianchi Lake Promenade
Natural
FREE

Dianchi Lake Promenade

滇池长廊

Scenic lakefront promenade with gardens, exercise areas, and views of Dianchi Lake and Western Hills.

Open 24 hours
📍 Dianchi Lake, Kunming
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Kunming Zoological Museum
Cultural
🎫 20¥

Kunming Zoological Museum

昆明动物博物馆

Excellent natural history museum showcasing Yunnan's biodiversity including butterflies, birds, and mammals from the region.

09:00-17:00 (Closed Monday)
📍 Kunming Institute of Zoology, Kunming
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Tongren Street
Cultural
FREE

Tongren Street

同仁街

Historic commercial street from the 1920s-30s with colonial-style buildings, now featuring cafes, galleries, and boutique shops.

Shops 10:00-22:00
📍 Tongren Street, Kunming
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Yingkou Temple
Cultural
🎫 10¥

Yingkou Temple

赢财寺

Ancient Buddhist temple on a hillside with thousand-year-old trees, stone carvings, and panoramic views of Kunming.

08:00-18:00
📍 Yingkou Temple, Kunming
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Huanhua Road Night Market
Cultural
FREE

Huanhua Road Night Market

华华路夜市

Popular night market with local street food, souvenirs, and shopping in a vibrant atmosphere near Cuihu Park.

18:00-23:00
📍 Huanhua Road, Kunming
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Shuangqiao Ecological Park
Natural
FREE

Shuangqiao Ecological Park

双桥生态园

Urban ecological park with wetlands, bird watching areas, and walking trails along the Panlong River.

Open 24 hours
📍 Shuangqiao, Kunming
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Yunnan Military Academy
Cultural
FREE

Yunnan Military Academy

云南陆军讲武堂

Historic military academy where Zhu De,叶剑英and other Chinese leaders studied, now a museum with excellent exhibits.

09:00-17:00 (Closed Monday)
📍 Guanghua Street, Kunming
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Anning Hot Springs
Natural
🎫 50-200¥ (resort dependent)

Anning Hot Springs

安宁温泉

Famous hot spring resort area 40km from Kunming, known for its mineral-rich waters and historic spa culture.

Various resorts open 08:00-22:00
📍 Anning County, Kunming
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Dongchuan Red Land
Nature
🎫 免费

Dongchuan Red Land

东川红土地

被誉为上帝的调色板,东川红土地以其壮观的红色土壤和多彩的农作物闻名于世,是摄影爱好者的天堂,色彩斑斓的田野在不同季节呈现出不同的美景。

全天开放
📍 昆明市东川区新田乡花石头村
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Guandu Ancient Town
Landmark
🎫 免费(部分景点收费)

Guandu Ancient Town

官渡古镇

官渡古镇是昆明著名的历史文化古镇,始建于唐代,拥有众多古建筑和寺庙,包括妙湛寺金刚塔、土主庙等,是了解昆明历史文化的重要窗口。

全天开放
📍 昆明市官渡区官渡古镇
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Haigeng Park
Park
🎫 免费

Haigeng Park

海埂公园

海埂公园位于滇池北岸,是昆明市民休闲娱乐的好去处,公园内绿树成荫,湖光山色,冬季有大量红嘴鸥从西伯利亚飞来越冬,成为昆明一大景观。

08:00-18:00
📍 昆明市西山区滇池路1318号
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Yunnan Provincial Museum
Museum
🎫 免费

Yunnan Provincial Museum

云南省博物馆

云南省博物馆是云南省最大的综合性博物馆,馆藏文物丰富,包括青铜器、少数民族文物、佛教艺术等,是了解云南历史文化的最佳场所。

09:00-17:00(周一闭馆)
📍 昆明市官渡区广福路6393号
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Kunming Botanical Garden
Park
🎫 10元

Kunming Botanical Garden

中国科学院昆明植物园

昆明植物园是中国西南地区最大的植物园,拥有丰富的热带和亚热带植物资源,园内四季花开不断,是植物爱好者和摄影爱好者的天堂。

08:00-18:00
📍 昆明市盘龙区蓝黑路132号
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Dounan Flower Market
Market
🎫 免费

Dounan Flower Market

斗南花卉市场

斗南花卉市场是亚洲最大的鲜切花交易市场,每天交易量惊人,各种鲜花琳琅满目,是体验昆明花都文化的最佳去处,也是购买鲜花的理想之地。

全天(交易高峰在夜间)
📍 昆明市呈贡区斗南街道
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Dragon Gate at Western Hills
Landmark
🎫 40元

Dragon Gate at Western Hills

西山龙门

西山龙门是昆明最著名的景点之一,开凿于清代,沿悬崖峭壁而建,登顶可俯瞰整个滇池和昆明市区,石窟雕刻精美,是昆明必游之地。

08:30-17:30
📍 昆明市西山区西山风景区
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Yunnan University
Landmark
🎫 免费

Yunnan University

云南大学

云南大学是中国著名的高等学府,校园内古树参天,建筑风格独特,银杏大道在秋季金黄一片,是昆明最美的大学校园之一,也是拍照打卡的好去处。

全天开放
📍 昆明市五华区翠湖北路2号
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Qiongzhu Temple
Temple
🎫 10元

Qiongzhu Temple

筇竹寺

筇竹寺始建于唐代,是昆明最古老的佛教寺庙之一,以精美绝伦的五百罗汉彩塑闻名于世,每尊罗汉形态各异,栩栩如生,被誉为东方雕塑艺术的明珠。

08:00-17:00
📍 昆明市西山区玉案山
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Tanhua Temple
Temple
🎫 免费

Tanhua Temple

昙华寺

昙华寺始建于明代,以优昙花(一种稀有的佛教圣花)而得名,寺内古木参天,花卉繁多,是昆明市区内闹中取静的清幽之地。

07:00-18:00
📍 昆明市盘龙区昙华路
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Yuantong Mountain
Park
🎫 免费(动物园另收费)

Yuantong Mountain

圆通山

圆通山是昆明市区内的一座小山,山上建有圆通寺和昆明动物园,每年春天樱花盛开,形成一片粉色花海,是昆明人赏花的首选之地。

08:00-18:00
📍 昆明市五华区圆通街
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Fuxian Lake
Nature
🎫 免费(部分景区收费)

Fuxian Lake

抚仙湖

抚仙湖是中国第二深淡水湖,湖水清澈见底,能见度可达7-8米,湖畔沙滩细腻,被誉为'云南的马尔代夫',是昆明周边最受欢迎的度假胜地。

全天开放
📍 玉溪市澄江市(距昆明约60公里)
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Jinsha Site Museum
Museum
🎫 免费

Jinsha Site Museum

金沙遗址

金沙遗址是古蜀文明的重要遗址,出土了大量珍贵文物,包括太阳神鸟金饰等国宝级文物,博物馆展示了古蜀人的生活和信仰。

09:00-17:00
📍 昆明市西山区(参考成都金沙遗址博物馆)
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Kundu Night Market
Market
🎫 免费

Kundu Night Market

昆都夜市

昆都是昆明最繁华的夜生活街区,汇集了各种餐厅、酒吧和夜市摊位,是体验昆明夜生活和品尝当地美食的好去处,尤其以烧烤和过桥米线闻名。

18:00-次日02:00
📍 昆明市五华区昆都片区
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Yunnan Nationalities Museum
Museum
🎫 免费

Yunnan Nationalities Museum

云南民族博物馆

云南民族博物馆是中国最大的民族类博物馆,展示了云南25个少数民族的文化、服饰、建筑和生活方式,是了解云南多元文化的绝佳场所。

09:00-17:00(周一闭馆)
📍 昆明市西山区滇池路1503号
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Green Lake Red-billed Gulls
Nature
🎫 免费

Green Lake Red-billed Gulls

翠湖红嘴鸥

每年冬季,数万只红嘴鸥从西伯利亚飞到昆明翠湖越冬,成为昆明最著名的冬季景观之一,成群的海鸥在湖面上翱翔,与市民和谐共处。

全天开放
📍 昆明市五华区翠湖南路
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Kunming Cherry Blossoms
Nature
🎫 免费

Kunming Cherry Blossoms

昆明樱花

昆明的春天是樱花的季节,圆通山、昙华寺等地的樱花竞相绽放,粉色花海与蓝天白云相映成趣,吸引大量游客前来赏花拍照。

全天开放
📍 昆明市五华区圆通山等地
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Ancient Tea Horse Road
Landmark
🎫 免费

Ancient Tea Horse Road

茶马古道

茶马古道是古代中国西南地区重要的贸易通道,以马帮运输茶叶而闻名,昆明作为茶马古道的重要节点,保留了许多相关的历史遗迹和文化传统。

全天开放
📍 昆明市周边(官渡古镇等地有遗迹)
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Stone Forest World Geopark
Nature
🎫 130元

Stone Forest World Geopark

石林世界地质公园

石林世界地质公园是联合国教科文组织世界地质公园,以喀斯特地貌著称,奇峰异石林立,形态万千,被誉为'天下第一奇观'。

07:30-18:00
📍 昆明市石林彝族自治县
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Dianchi Wetland Park
Park
🎫 免费

Dianchi Wetland Park

滇池湿地公园

滇池湿地公园是昆明近年来新建的生态公园,沿滇池岸边建设,拥有丰富的湿地生态系统,是观赏滇池和各种水鸟的好去处,也是市民休闲的好地方。

全天开放
📍 昆明市呈贡区环湖东路
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