Kunming

Jiaozi Snow Mountain summit

Kunming (昆明)


The capital city of Kunming offers fine urban walks. For wilder experiences, check out the many enjoyable hikes in outlying areas.


Western Hills

Western Hills (Xishan) is an iconic mountain on the western edge of Kunming city, and stands on the shore of Dianchi Lake. Take a glance from afar and you will discover …
Pieter Crow | 2024-07-20
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Golden Temple

Golden Temple park sits in northeast Kunming. It is large enough to spend a couple of hours strolling through forests, visiting the temple and perusing botanical exhibits…
Pieter Crow | 2024-07-20
CITY WALK EASY

World Horticulture Garden

The gardens opened in 1999. Three-dozen countries from around the world contributed cultural exhibits. Impressive tracts of colorful flowers, changing from time to time…
Pieter Crow | 2024-07-20
CITY WALK EASY

Daguan Park

Daguan Park encompasses 300 acres of ponds, ornamental rock gardens, pavilions, meandering paths and an amusement park. Sprinkled along the park’s several kilometers …
Ken Krov | 2024-07-19
CITY WALK EASY

Kunming Waterfall Park

…you begin to hear the pleasant telltale hiss of large amounts of cascading water. Down a few steps … we caught sight of the waterfall for the first time. It was …
Ken Krov | 2024-07-19
CITY WALK EASY

Jiaozi Snow Mountain

Jiaozi Snow Mountain can be reached after a 2-plus hour drive north from Kunming City. Visitors may ascend the peak the whole way on boardwalks, or shorten the trip with …
Ken Krov | 2023-09-10
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