Kunming        Yunnan Province


Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, with a history of more than 2400 years, it has been the gateway to the celebrated Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India.

Kunming enjoys a pleasant climate and does its best to live up to its title of 'the City of Eternal Spring'. Whenever you are planning to go, the temperature is always pleasant.

There are many places of historic interest and scenic beauty in and around the city, such as the Dragon Gate in the Western Hill, the Golden Temple, the Black Dragon Pool Park and so on. The most interesting places are: the Copper-cast Palace in the Golden Temple, the grottoes near the Dragon Gate, the clay-status of the Buddhist Saints in the Bamboo Temple, three unique ancient trees in the Black Dragon Pool and the Long Scrolls before the Daguan Pavilion. Besides, more than 120 kilometers from Kunming stands the Stone Forest, well – known at home and abroad. its multitude of towering and impressive stone peaks present a magnificent view.

There are 26 ethnic minorities such as Yi, Bai, Miao, Dai, Hani and more inhabit the region. Each group has its own featured festivals such as the Torch festival of Yi people, the Golden Temple Fair and so on.

Kunming is also have many delicious local dishes and snacks, such as the Across Bridge Rice Noodle and Xuanwei Ham. You can enjoy them at the local restaurant.

Today the city is the political, economical and cultural center of Yunnan and the provincial center for transport, science and technology and consequently has become the most popular center for tourism in Southwest China.