Xishan District

Kunming

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Photo by Scott Tate
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Photo by Areeya Malaya
Photo by Scott Tate
Photo by Scott Tate
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Photo by Lynn Yamin
Photo by Lynn Yamin
Photo by Lynn Yamin

Popular places to visit

orchid... a great good morning Hi in the lobby ... nice place to take photo

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.

Lake Dian
I am guessing this is a black swan

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.

Green Lake Park
Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. - Jim Rohn I have many Chinese students who, because I teach them one to one and have forged a relationship with them, tell me a great deal about their personal life. One of the things I have learned is that Middle School and University students spend time, during grade 7, 10 and their freshman year in university, training in the military. Personally, I would hate it and don't ascribe to its practice. However, as an observer of political economy and nation states, I must admit that it is of incredible benefit. China has a vibrance to it and it owes this in part to the level of discipline that exists throughout its society. On the contrary, in the US, there is a malaise that runs deep within its core. It is rotting from the inside out. Everywhere, you here the cry of how great America is, an affirmation without any discipline. It is a profound self-delusion and it is about to bite us all squarely on the ass.

Yunnan University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Yunnan University, during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yunnan University
Stone Forest

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.

Stone Forest
Kunming Zoo

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.

Kunming Zoo
Yuantong Temple is a 1200 year old Buddhist temple in the heart of Kunming. ¥6 to enter but totally worth it.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Yuantong Buddhist Temple is just one of the places to see in Kunming, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Things to do

Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

￥20,504
per adult
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

￥33,772
per adult
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour
Private Full day Tour of Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area

Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area Private Tour

￥24,726
per adult
Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area Private Tour
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Xishan District Hotel Deals

InterContinental Kunming by IHG

InterContinental Kunming by IHG

4.5 out of 5
No. 5 Yijing Road, National Tourism Kunming Yunnan
The price is ￥18,078 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
￥18,078
￥21,080 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and Kunming Sports Training ...
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
Quality hotel all around

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

InterContinental Kunming by IHG
Sofitel Kunming

Sofitel Kunming

5 out of 5
777 South Huan Cheng Road Kunming Kunming, Yunnan
The price is ￥15,546 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
￥15,546
￥18,127 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Pagoda and East Pagoda are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
Nice location and clean room

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Sofitel Kunming
Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Dianchi

Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Dianchi

3.5 out of 5
No. 1363 Dianchi Road Kunming Yunnan
The price is ￥8,328 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
￥8,328
￥9,711 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Mix of classic older design with new modern tech. Cultural but accessible. Staff speaks English and have apps to translate if needed. Always make you feel welcome

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Dianchi
Holiday Inn Express Kunming West by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kunming West by IHG

3 out of 5
No.451 Renmin Road (West) Kunming Yunnan
The price is ￥6,574 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
￥6,574
￥7,665 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Daguan Park and Green Lake Park are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Out of my expectations

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Kunming West by IHG
Four Points by Sheraton Kunming, Downtown

Four Points by Sheraton Kunming, Downtown

2 out of 5
No. 1 Dongfeng West Road, Wuhua District Kunming Yunnan
The price is ￥13,227 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
￥13,227
￥15,423 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions East Pagoda and Nanping Pedestrian Street are ...
7.8/10 Good! (22 reviews)
Staffs

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Kunming, Downtown
HUALUXE Kunming by IHG

HUALUXE Kunming by IHG

3.5 out of 5
No. 5 West Hongta Road Kunming Yunnan
The price is ￥13,836 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
￥13,836
￥16,132 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and Kunming Sports ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
The outdoor hot spring was fun. The garden is beautiful. Property is old and not well maintained.

Reviewed on May 3, 2025

HUALUXE Kunming by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Xishan District

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Luosiwan International Trade Area

Restaurants and museums are just a few things travelers like about Luosiwan International Trade Area. A stop by West Pagoda is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Luosiwan International Trade Area
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. - Ralph Waldo Emerson We are a product of nature, albeit an infinitesimal one. Nature includes quantum particles, black holes, and the expanding parts of the universe filled with dark energy. Within the scope of space-time, patience is really the only option.

Xiao Ximen

The museums and parks are just a few features travelers like about Xiao Ximen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Green Lake Park and West Pagoda are a few top places to visit.

Xiao Ximen
Kunming Zoo

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.

Kunming City Centre
This was once a little village outside of Kunming. It is now less than one mile from my modern apartment complex and is next to the newly built subway line. Across the way is a cement factory which is churning out the liquid foundation for the new urban complex emerging all around this cultural backwater. The living meat to the left will soon become the hanging meat to the right which will presumably be served to the locals dining inside the restaurant. I can only imagine what they talk about.

Panlong

4/5(12 area reviews)

Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yunnan Railway Museum and Kunming Botanical Garden.

Panlong
Kunming Zoo

Wuhua District

If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Wuhua District
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Guandu

4/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Guandu

Xishan District