Things to do in Kunming, Yunnan: The Best Bodies of Water

January 15, 2022 Layne Dawes

Kunming is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province in southwest China. Known as Yunnan-Fu until the 1920s, today it is a prefecture-level city and the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. Kunming is also called the Spring city due to its weather. The headquarters of many of Yunnan's large businesses are in Kunming. It was important during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. Located in the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is located at an altitude of 1,900 metres (6,234 feet) above sea level and at a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. Kunming has as of 2014 a population of 6,626,000 with an urban population of 4,575,000, and is located at the northern edge of the large Lake Dian, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.
Restaurants in Kunming

1. Baiyukou Lake

West Bank of Dianchi Lake, Xishan District, Kunming 650228 China
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Baiyukou Lake

2. Kunming Country Park

Yu'an Mountain, North of Wuhua District, Wuhua District, Kunming 650108 China
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Kunming Country Park

3. Green Lake (Cui Hu)

No.67 Cuihu South Road, Wuhua District, Kunming China
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4.0 based on 792 reviews

Green Lake (Cui Hu)

Reviewed By richardmS8948WS - Singapore, Singapore

Nice park full of local culture -- especially on a Saturday with all the dancing Aunties. I'd recommend you have a coffee in the Cafe on Bamboo Island. Actually don't I like how quiet it is there and I don't want too many people to discover it :)

4. Dian Lake (Dian Chi)

Southwest of Xishan District, Xishan District, Kunming 650228 China
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4.0 based on 293 reviews

Dian Lake (Dian Chi)

The shores of the sixth largest freshwater lake in China have many scenic spots.

Reviewed By JimmyDe - Kunming, China

Rent an ebike from ebike sales shop and ride along the southern shore of Lake Dian Chi. There are some access roads (usually dirt) where you can approach the lake. There is also a Wetlands park where you can walk alongside the lake a bit and get a nice view of the lake. The park is free but you have to pay for ebike or car parking. You can see locals fishing in their sailboats. Would love to find a local to take me out one day - will have to investigate that.

5. Kunming Black Dragon Pool

Wulao Peak, Longquan Mountain, North-east of Kuming, Panlong District, Kunming 650200 China +86 871 515 0395
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Kunming Black Dragon Pool

6. Yuantong shan

Qingnian Road, Wuhua District, Kunming 650021 China
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Yuantong shan

7. Haigeng Park

No.1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming 650228 China
Excellent
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

Haigeng Park

Reviewed By GoTravelasia99 - Malaysia, null

We went there in a sunny morning. It was very windy but didn't stop us from enjoying feeding the seagulls. It was so relaxing and everyone seemed to enjoy the company of the seagulls. Definitely recommended to be visited by families.

8. Emerald Lake

Kunming China
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Emerald Lake

9. Baohai Park

No.11 Baohai Road, Guandu District, Kunming 650200 China
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Baohai Park

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