Things to do in Kunming, Yunnan: The Best Walking Tours

This private tour packages covers the most interesting facets of Yunnan Province. Highlights include Kunming’s geological wonder the Stone Forest; Dali Old Town, the former political, cultural and economic center of Yunnan; Lijian Old Town, for 800 years home to the Naxi ethnic minority and Pudacuo National Park, a protected wetlands area in Shangri-La (Zhongdian).

Inclusions: Econmy-class airfare from Kunming to Dali, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation based on twin-sharing room as per itinerary, Two bottled waters per person, per day, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Professional private tour guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, China Visa Fee

This is a private food tour to bring you to eat like a local through the streets in the city center (old Kunming city area) and learn about Yunnan's history and culture through food. You'll be guided by local knowledgeable guides who are passionate on travel and food.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide/foodie

Exclusions: Food, Drink, Private transportation, Visa, Insurance

One fear of many travelers in China is unmistakably crowds. And yes, also the Stone Forest at first sight might be suffering from commercialized tourism, but don’t let this hold you back from visiting. Both the Stone Forest and Jiuxiang caves are big areas and our tour guides know the right places to avoid the masses. Whether you want to find the best spots to shoot great pictures or have a peaceful stroll without being disturbed, you’d be surprised what Yunnan has to offer! With our guides you also never need to wait in line to buy tickets so you can make the best of your time.

Inclusions: Private transportation with skilled driver and licenced air-conditioned vehicle, English / Chinese-speaking tour guide service, 2 bottles of local drinking water per person, Chinese lunch including one soft drink per person, 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver, Government taxes

Exclusions: Tips for driver and guide (highly appreciated), Personal Travel Insurance, Flight tickets, Chinese visa fee (China requires visa for most travelers), Personal expenses

This tour will take you to the Stone Forest and the stunning Yuanyang Rice Terraces, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the Stone Forest you will see a forest of stone. Get lost in the natural labyrinth of stones of all sizes and shapes with natural arches and towers reaching up to the sky and climb to the top to see the forest from above.The Yuanyang Rice Terraces is a thousand years old masterpiece made by generations of the Hani minority people, whose life and culture are entirely connected to the terraces. You will see the beautiful sunrise and sunset, picturesque villages and the mystical cloud sea over huge valleys covered in rice terraces. Take a look at the local way of life of the Hani people, who live in perfect harmony with nature.

Inclusions: 2 nights in a comfort hotel - twin sharing accommodation with breakfast (B), 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Local Chinese lunch (vegetarian please inform in advance), Transportation with skilled driver during tour at designated period of time, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for driver and tour guide (accommodation and meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes

Exclusions: Dinners, Shopping, Chinese visa, Personal expenses;, Domestic and international flight, Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station, Single room supplement if clients request a private room in hotel, Personal Travel Accident Insurance., Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested, Things not mentioned in this itinerary

This 2 Nights 3 Days private trip will take you to the most photographic place of Yunnan-The Yuanyang Rice Terraces. You will enjoy the most stunning Sunrise and Sunset at the Rice Terraces. Two different minority market visits are also included in this trip, you will be able to explore the authentic life of Yuanyang while wandering around the markets crowded with local folks wearing colorful costumes. A professional driver is guaranteed in this tour. Many options are also available for your personal tailor-made trip. If you pick the one with accommodation included, there are two hotel options for you: The Yunti Hotel at the Xinjie town, or the Jacky's Guest House at the Pugao Laozhai village. Both of them have a high reputation of nice facilities and good service. You will be guaranteed with a scenery view room with two beds. Single supplement is upon request. Option with/without a tour guide is also available.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Price Varies by Group Size Group Size: 1 – 5 1 guest, 500 RMB per person 2 guests, 300 RMB per person 3-5 guests, 250 RMB per person We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. On this tour, our guide will also share with you our plastic-free lifestyle. We will help you to refuse all single-use plastic disposables from the vendors and provide you with a reusable food container, a water bottle, etc.

Inclusions: Snacks, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. Locals also call her “Spring City” because her climate is like spring all year round. Get out of the city to visit this oasis of peace and historical treasure: The Golden Temple, also called Taihe Palace, which is a famous Taoism building surrounded by a big park of green pines and verdant cypresses. Afterwards you will explore the hidden cultural sites along the Green Lake and Jingxing Bird and Flower market, an interesting place full of life which will show you the Old Kunming’s way of life. • Golden Temple: a tranquil Taoist temple in a big park of green pines and verdant cypresses • Flower and Bird Market: the real Old Kunming center • Hidden cultural sites: learn the history of Kunming trough some hidden sites around the Green Lake.

Inclusions: , 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for the tour guide (meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner, Shopping, Chinese visa, Personal expenses, Domestic and international flights, Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station, Personal Travel Accident Insurance., Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested, Things not mentioned in this itinerary

Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. Throughout China she’s also called “Spring City” because her climate is like spring all year round. In this trip we will show you Kunming daily life. We will visit Yunnan military academy, a famous military school in the last century and see locals dancing and doing exercise in the green lake park. Then we will head to the most popular market in Kunming, the Zhuanxing Market, with a Dian Opera stage hidden in its midst. Highlights: • Yunnan military academy: Visit one of the famous military academies in Yunnan in the last century. • Zhuanxing Market: Explore this bustling place that reflects the real Kunming people’s way of life. • Dian opera: Enjoy this unique Yunnan opera, a cultural heritage from the old days.

Inclusions: 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for the tour guide (meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner, Shopping, Chinese visa, Personal expenses, Domestic and international flights, Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station, Personal Travel Accident Insurance., Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested, Things not mentioned in this itinerary

Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. Throughout China she’s also called “Spring City” because her climate is like spring all year round. In this trip we will show you Kunming’s hidden side. We will visit Yuantong Temple first, the oldest and biggest temple in Kunming and the center-point of Buddhism in Yunnan. Then we will show you some hidden cultural gems along Yunnan University and Green lake and visit the Yunnan military academy, a famous military school in the last century. Jingxing Bird and flower market, an interesting place full of life will show you the Old Kunming’s way of life. • Yuantong Temple: oldest temple in Kunming and the center-point of Buddhism in Yunnan. • Hidden cultural sites: hidden cultural sites along the Green Lake • Yunnan military academy: one of the most famous military academies in Yunnan • Flower and Bird Market: the real Old Kunming

Inclusions: 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for the tour guide (meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes

Exclusions: 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for the tour guide (meals), All entrance fees of the sites listed in the itinerary, 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes

Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. Local people also call it “Spring City” because its climate is like spring all year round. The Golden Temple, also called Taihe Palace is a famous Taoist complex, with the largest completely pure-copper temple in China, surrounded by a big park of green pines and verdant cypresses. The Black dragon pool is also a Taoist temple where legend says a dragon used to live inside the pool. There is also a big forest with ancient trees surrounding it and a lot of plum blossoms during spring, which makes a perfect place for a stroll.

Inclusions: 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Private transportation with skilled driver, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for the tour guide (meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner, Shopping, Chinese visa, Personal expenses, Domestic and international flights, Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station, Personal Travel Accident Insurance., Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested, Things not mentioned in this itinerary