What to do and see in Kunming, Yunnan: The Best Private Tours

October 12, 2021 Yuk Petri

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.
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1. 1-Day Dali tour from Kunming by Round-way Bullet Train

Yunnan One Day Tours
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Visit highlights of Dali including the Dali Xizhou old village, Erhai lake, Three Pagodas and Dali ancient city with day tour from Kunming by round way bullet train. You will be picked up and dropped off at Kunming hotel.

Inclusions: The private car & private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, The round way train tickets with the second classn ticket, The entrance tickets

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Reviewed By grantlym_13

This is a highly recommended tour from south central China. It covers the amazing red soil slopes to the north of Kunming. It is an easy 3-hour drive to the area. Expect to see the red soils of the area with the what the farmers provide with crops. Green in the early season, reds and browns as they grow and are harvested. Peak is early spring and late summer, but high summer can be good too. Guides and driver are part of the package. Guide really knew the area. Expect sunset and sunrise locations - and hope for the right conditions from nature. A great way to spend two days.

2. Private Tour: Stone Forest and Flower Birds Market with Lunch

China Tour Net

Kunming, famous as the "Spring City" of reputation (annual average temperature 16.5C), and it's the capital of Yunnan province. If you have the opportunity to visit Yunnan Kunming, don’t miss go to Stone Forest and the interesting Flower Birds Market.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By lohamstay

Our entire group had a great experience with your travel agency. We reached safely to our country and we really enjoyed our tour of China and we were really pleased with the excellent arrangements that you made it was seamless across all locations guides were very professional, transport arrangements were excellent and hotels booked were very good and very affordable. This was a fantastic way to see all of the major attractions in China and we highly recommend

3. Private Day Trip of Kunming Panoramic View and Ethnic Minority Culture

ChinaThemeTour

The marvelous natural landscapes and local ethnic minorities’ culture attract travelers from all over the word. On the private customized day tour, you will explore the beautiful Dianchi Lake, climb up to Dragon Gate for a panoramic view of Kunming city, learn about different cultures of 26 ethnic minority groups at Yunnan Nationalities Village Park and Yunnan Nationalities Museum, and enjoy lunch of delicious local food.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Cable car, Chinese Lunch, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Jay123travel

i watched Shaolin in my childhood. The gate , main gate is the must to visit side. Then is the kungfu show. following with the 'DOJO' the foot steps floor is amazing.

4. Private Day Tour: Kunming Highlight of Stone Forest

ChinaThemeTour

Spend full day with accompany of professional tour guide and private transfer, explore the Kunming Stone Forest known as the 'First Wonder of the World' since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.), walk around various stones and also experience the local customs. This is the private customized day tour of highlights in Kunming.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Electric car, Local Lunch, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Jay123travel

i watched Shaolin in my childhood. The gate , main gate is the must to visit side. Then is the kungfu show. following with the 'DOJO' the foot steps floor is amazing.

5. 9-Day Private West Yunnan RV Trip with Ethnic Minority Culture Experience

This trip takes you to the mythical places(Shangri-La, Lijiang and Dali) with the unique travel method - Motorhome and travel route. Enjoy a private travel experience with a professional guide and chauffeur. Hundreds of old villages are to be explored.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Driver/guide, Professional art historian guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Use of bicycle, Live entertainment, Private tour, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Highway Toll, Fuel

6. Kunming Stone Forest and the Flower and Bird Market

VariArts Travel

Kunming, the capital city Yunnan province it is also know as the Spring city due to its mild weather. Kunming has a very rich history and moderate temperature all year around. This tour will take you to visit the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Stone Forest and the local Flower and Bird Market.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional & friendly English-speaking tour guide, Transportation by private vehicle or minivan

Exclusions: Entrance tickets (your guide will take you to buy it), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By HungryTraveler124

Don't bother with pre-booking tickets. I was there in October 2019. I presented my passport at the ticket booth and was provided an entry ticket free of charge, along with a free sub-ticket for another section of the complex. And there was no line-up either. The same thing at the Summer Palace. Completely free as a foreigner. Only locals have to pay to get in. At the Forbidden City, the entry was not free but reduced from the regular ticket prices.

7. 1-Day Dongchuan Red Land Photography Private Tour from Kunming

Yunnan One Day Tours

Visit highlights of Dongchuan Red Land including Music Hollow (Yuepuao),Jingxiu Garden,Old Tree.and Luoxianggou with this private day tour from Kunming. You will be picked up from your Kunming hotel and dropped off at the Kunming hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, The private car & private tour guide, Lunch

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Reviewed By ericmQ5744JJ

This was our second time to Yunnan province and our first time to Dali and this tour made us fall in love with Dali! We were staying in kunming for a 3 day weekend and decided to go to Dali for the day, this tour gives you all it promises and more. It was very easy to book and communicate with the company via WeChat. Even though it was a holiday and we only gave them a few hours notice (not to mention the middle of a pandemic) they arranged everything quickly and hassle free. Everything from that day (from leaving our hotel room in the morning to returning to our hotel at night) was extremely simple thanks to the tour company. Our tour guide, Linda, was the best tour guide we have ever had! She helped us with everything and showed us the real Dali, her English is extremely good so make sure you ask for Linda if you go! Even though we already did this trip, we would definitely do it again without hesitation! Also the lunch is absolutely out of this world, make sure you choose the traditional Dali Chinese food option it is so good and let's you taste real traditional local food.

8. 6 Days Yunnan Province:Kunming, Dali, Lijiang Nature&Culture Tour (5-star hotel)

China Toruk Tour

Yunnan is a province of the China, located in the far southwest of the China. Due to its unique geographical environment and historical reasons, Yunnan is rich in tourism resources, including natural resources and historical site. This 6 days Yunnan tour covered the 3 major destinations: Kunming,the capital of Yunnan province, you will be amazed by the unique stone forest. Dali Ancient Town, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yunnan, known for its natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife. Lijiang is famous for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang.The town has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. The old town of Lijiang differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and the culture of its traditional residents the Nakhi people.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Professional English-speaking guide, Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary, Accommodation as listed in the itinerary, Airport or train station pick up and drop off,necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary, Bullet Train Tickets from Kunming to Dali, Accident insurance

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Accommodation not listed in the itinerary, Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary, Recommended optional activities, Optional tips to guides, drivers

9. 1-Day Kunming tour with the Green Lake,Bird & Flower market and Yuantong Temple

Yunnan One Day Tours

Visit highlights of Kunming including the Green Lake , Bird and Flower market,Jinma Biji Archway, Nanping Street, East and West Pagodas and Yuantong Temple with this Private tour from Kunming. You will be picked up and dropped off at Kunming hotel/airport/train station.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, The private car & private guide, The entrance tickets and lunch

Exclusions:

Reviewed By ericmQ5744JJ

This was our second time to Yunnan province and our first time to Dali and this tour made us fall in love with Dali! We were staying in kunming for a 3 day weekend and decided to go to Dali for the day, this tour gives you all it promises and more. It was very easy to book and communicate with the company via WeChat. Even though it was a holiday and we only gave them a few hours notice (not to mention the middle of a pandemic) they arranged everything quickly and hassle free. Everything from that day (from leaving our hotel room in the morning to returning to our hotel at night) was extremely simple thanks to the tour company. Our tour guide, Linda, was the best tour guide we have ever had! She helped us with everything and showed us the real Dali, her English is extremely good so make sure you ask for Linda if you go! Even though we already did this trip, we would definitely do it again without hesitation! Also the lunch is absolutely out of this world, make sure you choose the traditional Dali Chinese food option it is so good and let's you taste real traditional local food.

10. 6 Days Yunnan Province:Kunming,Dali,Lijiang Nature & Culture Tour (5-star hotel)

China Toruk Tour

Yunnan is a province of the China, located in the far southwest of the China. Due to its unique geographical environment and historical reasons, Yunnan is rich in tourism resources, including natural resources and historical site. This 6 days Yunnan tour covered the 3 major destinations: Kunming,the capital of Yunnan province, you will be amazed by the unique stone forest. Dali Ancient Town, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yunnan, known for its natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife. Lijiang is famous for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang.The town has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. The old town of Lijiang differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and the culture of its traditional residents the Nakhi people.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary, Bullet Train Tickets from Kunming to Dali, Accommodation as listed in the itinerary, Airport or train station pick up and drop off,necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary, Professional English-speaking guide, Accident insurance

Exclusions: Recommended optional activities, Accommodation not listed in the itinerary, Personal expenses, Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary, Optional tips to guides, drivers

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