Kunming is the provincial capital of Yunnan Province, which has an area of 15.6 thousand square kilometers and a population of 3.6 million. Kunming is situated at the high plateau of the eastern part of Yunnan Province. To the south is the biggest Dian Lake of Yunnan Province. It belongs to the subtropical plateau monsoon climatic zone; the annual average temperature is 14.7 and the yearly precipitation, 1024 mm. It is rich in phosphorus, salt mine and quartz and other such mineral resources as mirabilite, iron, bauxite, copper, coal, etc; it is also rich in ground water…

Without rigid cold in winter and severe hot in summer, Kunming City is dubbed as “the City of Spring”. Controlled by temperate plateau monsoon climate, the annually average temperature is about 15℃, the average temperature of the hottest month is 19℃～22℃, and the average temperature of the coldest month is 6℃～8℃ in Kunming. The daily temperature difference is great in Kunming. In the two seasons of spring and winter, the daily temperature difference reaches 12～20℃. So a sweater or coat is a must when you travel toKunming. In rainy days, the temperature falls quickly, so you'd better take a…

Kunming is an important transport hinge in West China and also a country-level port city linking China with the countries in Southeast Asia. Kunming International Airport offers over a hundred lines, including international lines as well as domestic lines. It connectsKunming with most cities in China, including Hongkong, Macao andTaiwan and some countries in Asia. The highway system in Kunming is quite convenient and practical. There are seven long distance passenger stations which offer regular interprovincial buses toSichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi and so on. As to the railway station, it is only 2 kilometers away from the city proper. There are four major lines, namely, Gui-Kun Railway, Cheng-Kun Railway, Nan-Kun…

The variety of Kunming cuisine never fails to satisfy hungry travelers. It really is a "crossroads" featuring dishes from all over Yunnan. The feature of Kunming cuisine is a perfect blend of sour and spicy flavors, made from the minority 's century-old traditional recipes. With the high humidity and mild temperatures, there is an abundance of fruits and vegetables all year round easily available throughout the city and often used as the staple for local delicacies. The several hundred types of edible mushrooms are used as side dishes, seasonings, main…

With as many as 26 ethnic minorities inhabiting in Yunnan province, Kunming, the capital city is a melting pot of different cultures, religions and colorful lifestyles. Consequently, the local products in Kunming all have rich cultural features, such as Tongpa, Dai Brocade, and Wax Dyeing etc. When shopping in Kunming, you can understand different lifestyles of these various ethnic groups. Among various kinds of Chinese tea, Pu'er Tea which is produced in Yunnan  is famous for its fragrance. As a historically famous tea, it can warm the stomach, reduce fat…

As a famous tour city, Kunming does not only provide charming attractions, it also prepares rich and colorful nightlife for its honored visitors. During the evening, visitors here can wander along the Kunming Night Market to enjoy those extraordinary local tea houses or buy some local boutiques. Or visitors can go to lively bars & pubs for enjoying ethnic performance and famous modern music.   Dynamic Yunnan  Dynamic Yunnan, a grand song and dance performance of southwestern ethnic style choreographed and performed by Yangliping, the central performer and director. This…

Kunming is one of the first historical and cultural cities designated by the State Council. The ancestors of Yunan residents had lived a primitive life here tens of thousands of years ago. Later, agriculture and hunting had been developed by the primitive group here. What’s more, the residents even could spin and weave.   In Bronze Age, this place was the habitat of some Diqiang tribes, and among them Sou Tribe was the major group. Diqiang tribes were ancient nomad groups which scattered in Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai,Sichuan and North Yunnan.…

Kunming is the hometown of the most famous Chinese Muslim voyager Zhenghe who used to lead the largest fleet traveling from China to the current Africa. During his last voyage, Zhenghe performed Hajj. In history, there have been a large Muslim population in Kunming and there are many mosques located in the Muslim communities of Kunming. IslamiChina has summarized the following Kunming Muslim travel tips to our Muslim brothers and sisters to travel Kunming during a short period of time. Tour Itinerary Planning For Muslim Business Travelers If you are…