Kunming travel guide
Kunming Tourism | Kunming Guide
You're Going to Love Kunming
With a population of 3,86 million, Kunming is the largest city in Yunnan, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kunming has to offer.
When to visit Kunming
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kunming in June, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kunming, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Kunming
Plane
When flying to Kunming, you’ll arrive at Kunming Changshui (KMG), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kunming from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 21h 15m.
Train
Located 18 km from the city center, Kunming Kunming South Railway Station is the busiest station in Kunming. Another popular train station is Kunming Kunming Railway Station, located 2.6 km from the center.
Bus
Kunming’s bus station is located 13 km from the city center.
Airports near Kunming
Airlines serving Kunming
Where to stay in Kunming
Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $97 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kunming
Most booked hotels in Kunming
Renting a car in Kunming
Renting a car in Kunming costs $53 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Kunming (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Kunming is Standard (Buick GL8 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.