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It is the little things in life that matter Yesterday, I noticed many people burning paper piles along the street. I know that this kind of paper is called Joss Paper(maybe jinzhi - 金纸) and that it is usually burnt for offering to the dead. I will ask my students and try to get a better answer later, but in any event, it is a tradition that is displayed without much pomp and circumstances and speaks to Chinese culture. Do your thing and move on...very cool.
It is the little things in life that matter Yesterday, I noticed many people burning paper piles along the street. I know that this kind of paper is called Joss Paper(maybe jinzhi - 金纸) and that it is usually burnt for offering to the dead. I will ask my students and try to get a better answer later, but in any event, it is a tradition that is displayed without much pomp and circumstances and speaks to Chinese culture. Do your thing and move on...very cool.
This shot is taken just 3-5 minutes walk from the Longchuan river park of Shangbacun. The road/path is the main road of this small hillside village (the suburbs of Shangbacun?). I find myself wondering how different is this alley compared to my childhood home in suburban Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And all the people I meet on the road, how different are their thoughts to mine? “Travel far enough, you meet yourself." - David Mitchel, Cloud Atlas
Prefab housing types 1, 2 and 3 Actually, the blue and white shacks in the foreground are the only prefab houses in the picture, but who's counting. These houses are seen at almost every large development site as this is the housing for the migrant labourers who are doing most of the work on site. Once the site is completed, the workers and their houses migrate to the next site that is scheduled to be built...man what a life!
I dream, therefore I think I am - Rene Descartes' half cousin There are some days when I just wish I was a blade of grass swaying in the wind listening only to the whispers of the mitochondrial horde tweeting the afternoon away.
Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street Kunming
$188 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$199 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
The hotel is new and the rooms are spacious. Excellent location as it’s linked to a big mall with many dining options. But what really stand out is the staff. Though bookings were made via Expedia (we had 2 different arrivals and 2 rooms), I had contacted the hotel directly on many occasions with ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Grand Hyatt Kunming
Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 29 East Dong Feng Road Kunming Yunnan
$44 nightly
The price is $46 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$46 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and the rooms were big and we got upgraded. No complaints and will recommend

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
Sofitel Kunming

Sofitel Kunming

5 out of 5
777 South Huan Cheng Road Kunming Kunming, Yunnan
$89 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$94 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Pagoda and East Pagoda are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
An excellent stay at Sofitel Kunming. The services are awesome & my room is very clean. A very convenient location as well. Their staff, Jessica is a very outstanding person. She helped me booked my roundtrip train tickets from Kunming to Dali. And more. She is a very responsible & helpful individual. ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Sofitel Kunming
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Blue Moon Hotel

Blue Moon Hotel

2 out of 5
Gate No. 1 of Langyuewan Kunming Yunnan
Stay at this aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kunming Botanical Garden and Wanchun Pavilion are located nearby.
Blue Moon Hotel
Hotel high sky view hotel

Hotel high sky view hotel

4.5 out of 5
Beijing road Yue center Kunming yunnan
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tongde Plaza Shopping Center ...
Hotel high sky view hotel
Kaili Internationa Hotel

Kaili Internationa Hotel

2 out of 5
Beijing Road Kunming Yunnan
Stay at this aparthotel in Kunming. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tongde Plaza Shopping Center and Wanchun Pavilion are ...
Kaili Internationa Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Green, the colour of nature, brings calm and balance.

Green Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Green Lake Park
Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. - Jim Rohn I have many Chinese students who, because I teach them one to one and have forged a relationship with them, tell me a great deal about their personal life. One of the things I have learned is that Middle School and University students spend time, during grade 7, 10 and their freshman year in university, training in the military. Personally, I would hate it and don't ascribe to its practice. However, as an observer of political economy and nation states, I must admit that it is of incredible benefit. China has a vibrance to it and it owes this in part to the level of discipline that exists throughout its society. On the contrary, in the US, there is a malaise that runs deep within its core. It is rotting from the inside out. Everywhere, you here the cry of how great America is, an affirmation without any discipline. It is a profound self-delusion and it is about to bite us all squarely on the ass.

Yunnan University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Yunnan University, during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yunnan University
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Stone Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Stone Forest, a lovely green space in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Stone Forest
Kunming Zoo

Kunming Zoo

More than 50 species of animals are on display at this zoo, but the star attractions are the pretty plantings of cherry and plum trees on the slopes of Yuantong Hill.

Kunming Zoo
its a nice place to stay ... but I can say bit vintage haha ....

Lake Dian

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Dian during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake Dian

Nanping Pedestrian Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Nanping Pedestrian Street during your trip to Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Nanping Pedestrian Street

Things to do

Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

$132
per adult
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
Private Full day Tour of Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area

Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area Private Tour

$159
per adult
Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area Private Tour
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

$217
per adult
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour
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Cities near Longquan

Kunming showing a city, a high rise building and landscape views

Kunming