Xiao Ximen

Kunming

Photo by Scott Tate
Photo by Scott Tate

Popular places to visit

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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
Stone Forest

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
orchid... a great good morning Hi in the lobby ... nice place to take photo

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
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
Yuantong Temple is a 1200 year old Buddhist temple in the heart of Kunming. ¥6 to enter but totally worth it.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Yuantong Buddhist Temple is just one of the places to see in Kunming, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Things to do

Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

$131
per adult
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

$216
per adult
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour
Private Full day Tour of Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area

Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area Private Tour

$158
per adult
Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area Private Tour
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Xiao Ximen Hotel Deals

Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street Kunming
$184 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$195 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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! (15 reviews)
Excellent room. All shades are automatic. Beautiful room

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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
$46 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$48 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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! (348 reviews)
Highly recommend holiday inn kunming city centre! Best location and service provided. A big thank you to every staff working here!

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
InterContinental Kunming by IHG

InterContinental Kunming by IHG

4.5 out of 5
No. 5 Yijing Road, National Tourism Kunming Yunnan
$88 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$93 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and Kunming Sports Training ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
Quality hotel all around

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

InterContinental Kunming by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Dianchi

Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Dianchi

3.5 out of 5
No. 1363 Dianchi Road Kunming Yunnan
$55 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$59 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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 Hongta Sports Center and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Mix of classic older design with new modern tech. Cultural but accessible. Staff speaks English and have apps to translate if needed. Always make you feel welcome

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kunming Dianchi
JEN Kunming Hotel - Shangri-La Group

JEN Kunming Hotel - Shangri-La Group

4 out of 5
No. 88 Dongfeng East Road Kunming Yunnan
$82 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$87 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
房间太小了 健身房很棒

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

JEN Kunming Hotel - Shangri-La Group
Grand Park Kunming

Grand Park Kunming

5 out of 5
20 Hong Hua Qiao Kunming Yunnan
Fully refundable
$68 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$72 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Green Lake Park and Kunming Zoo are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
perfict location close to everthing

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Grand Park Kunming
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Other neighborhoods around Xiao Ximen

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Luosiwan International Trade Area

Restaurants and museums are just a few things travelers like about Luosiwan International Trade Area. A stop by West Pagoda is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Luosiwan International Trade Area
Kunming Zoo

Kunming City Centre

Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

Kunming City Centre
This was once a little village outside of Kunming. It is now less than one mile from my modern apartment complex and is next to the newly built subway line. Across the way is a cement factory which is churning out the liquid foundation for the new urban complex emerging all around this cultural backwater. The living meat to the left will soon become the hanging meat to the right which will presumably be served to the locals dining inside the restaurant. I can only imagine what they talk about.

Panlong

4/5(12 area reviews)

Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kunming Botanical Garden and Tongde Plaza Shopping Center.

Panlong
The Wanda Plaza comes complete with an IMAX theatre. Soon, Kunming will look just like every other city in the world...just a bit more crowded. The Wanda Plaza towers, when completed, will be the 88th and 89th tallest skyscrapers in the world.

Xishan District

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Xishan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Kunming Sports Training Base or Lake Dian.

Xishan District
Kunming Zoo

Wuhua District

If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Wuhua District
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Guandu

4/5(24 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.

Guandu
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