Get your fix of vitamin D at Willows Beach. Once you've worked on your tan, hang around and watch the sky turn kaleidoscopic as the sun begins to set.
Willows Beach is a great place to begin exploring Kunming. This stretch of coastline is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Save time for other sights like Yunnan Provincial Museum, Lake Dian, and Yunnan Nationalities University to really experience what's on offer in the area.