A new outdoor culinary experience in Kunming! 🥰

Kunming – the perfect starting point for your Yunnan trip, offering the perfect opportunity to experience Yunnan's diverse cuisine and leisurely lifestyle! This itinerary focuses on exploring Kunming's restaurants, from hand-shaken tea and mushroom hot pot to unique desserts, each one unforgettable. Kunming's modern urban atmosphere doesn't lack cultural charm; day or night, there's always something new to discover. Highlights: - Hand-shaken tea offers authentic Kunming flavors and unique tastes, definitely worth trying. - Mushroom hot pot: a must-try highland delicacy in Yunnan, with a fragrant broth and fresh meats and ingredients. - Modern restaurants under the city lights at night create a fantastic ambiance. - A variety of desserts and snacks, showcasing Yunnan's unique local cuisine. Kunming Food and Attraction Recommendations: 1️⃣ Mushroom Hot Pot: We recommend "Dianwei Mushroom Village" or "Wild Mushroom King Hot Pot." Don't miss Kunming's mushroom hot pot, especially during the summer and autumn when the wild mushrooms are at their freshest. The hot pot restaurant features fresh, locally sourced mushrooms. The broth is made with mushrooms or simmered over low heat, resulting in a clear and sweet soup. You can freely choose your own meats and side dishes. 📍Recommended Restaurant: Dianwei Mushroom Village (Nanya Style First City, Chaoyang Road Branch) 🕑Opening Hours: 11:00-22:00 💡Tips: Yunnan has many varieties of mushrooms, some of which require sufficient cooking time to avoid stomach upset! Ask the staff about the best ways to prepare the mushrooms when ordering. 2️⃣ Hand-Shaken Tea Drinks Kunming has many local hand-shaken tea brands, such as "Cha Baidao" or "Yi Dian Dian," all incorporating local fresh flowers and fruits for a refreshing and delightful taste. We recommend trying their special hand-shaken drinks based on Yunnan Pu'er or flower tea; each drink has a distinct Kunming flavor. 📍Recommended Shops: Cha Bai Dao (Xiaoximen Branch), Yi Dian Dian (Dongfeng West Road Branch) 🕑Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 💡Tips: Some shops offer limited-edition local flower teas; it's best to ask the staff for recommendations! 3️⃣ Yunnan Specialty Desserts If you have a sweet tooth, try "Fresh Flower Cakes" and "Mini Milk Fan Rolls." These are readily available in urban dessert shops and snack stalls. Fresh Flower Cakes are made with edible rose petals, soft, sweet, and fragrant; Milk Fan Rolls are made with Yunnan's unique milk fan, filled with cane sugar, white sugar, or rose petal jam—very authentic. 📍Recommended Shop: Jia Hua Fresh Flower Cakes (Nanqiang Street Branch) 🕑Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00 4️⃣ Kunming Night Restaurants Besides the numerous modern hot pot restaurants and eateries in the city center, we recommend choosing an outdoor seating area or a window-side restaurant during dinner to enjoy the Kunming night view. Nestled amidst classic modern architecture, the scenery is superb, making it a perfect spot for taking photos. 📍Recommended Restaurants: Restaurants along Dianchi Road 💡Tips: Restaurants get crowded in the evenings, so reservations are recommended or you visit during off-peak hours. 🌟Special Insights/Tips: Restaurants in Kunming generally have spacious interiors, and enjoying a meal outdoors on a sunny day adds to the ambiance. Prices are also relatively affordable, perfect for a leisurely meal. Some restaurants use local flowers or fruits for decoration, so don't forget to take photos! Kunming Transportation Guide: - Take the subway (Lines 1 and 2, etc.) to directly reach the main food streets in the city center; transportation is very convenient. - Taxis and shared bikes are readily available, and parking is generally available in front of most restaurants. Useful Tips: - Kunming experiences significant temperature differences between day and night; remember to bring a light jacket. - Hot water and Pu'er tea are provided in the restaurants; drinking plenty of water aids digestion. - Yunnan cuisine is mostly mildly spicy; if you are sensitive to spice, please inform the restaurant beforehand. #KunmingFoodGuide #YunnanPorciniHotpot #HandShakenTea #DessertLovers #NewYearDestinations2025