Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kunming
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  • Stone Forest Scenic Areatop_1
    󰺂8.8
    Shilin66.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoStone Forest, where fall colors and red leaves create a picturesque scene | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜See the bizarre karst peaks
    󰀆Ashima rock: unique & captivating
    󱨠Saved by 1598 users󱨠8050 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's worth visiting, very good. There are fewer people this season. There are no refreshment points inside the scenic area, only automatic water vending machines at the entrance; there are none in other areas. I suggest adding more refreshment points. Abandoned facilities should be removed promptly, such as abandoned emergency telephones. Also, the scenic area's signage system is inadequate, the stones are far apart, and lack interest. The Stone Forest's charm relies on imagination; if the stones in front of visitors were displayed with more visually appealing signs, visitors would linger longer.

  • Dianchi Laketop_2
    󰺂8.5
    Kunming23.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTake Photos at the Beautiful and Uncrowded Sea of Pink Muhly Grass at Kunming Pool for Free | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰀆Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
    󰋄Majestic plateau freshwater lake
    󱨠Saved by 1161 users󱨠4500 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M29***7lM29***7l

    It's beautiful, don't take the cable car unless you just want to experience it. Xishan District is very large, just go to Haigeng Park and the Seven-Arch Floating Bridge. You can visit these two attractions on two separate trips.

  • Yunnan Nationalities Villagetop_3
    󰺂8.3
    1061.46
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKunming Marathon Special Offer: Free Admission to Multiple Attractions | Oct 1, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    12 villages & 26 cultures
    󰀆Experience lively folk shows & festivals
    󱨠Saved by 847 users󱨠6213 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Hiring a guide for 200 yuan is definitely worth it. The guide will take you on a walk around and will take you to three intangible cultural heritage sites, such as silver jewelry sales, medicinal incense, and tea. You can buy things or not.

  • Yunnan Wild Animals Park
    4
    󰺂8.1
    1117.32
    Kunming.Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot10.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSquirrel Monkey Happy Planet Exhibit Upgrade
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Elephant shows & red panda meetups
    󰌌Feed & interact with red pandas
    󱨠Saved by 261 users󱨠4035 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    137***81137***81

    I was still having fun teasing the birds and deer when a giraffe suddenly stretched its head out so enthusiastically that I fell on my backside. It probably thought my green shoulder-strap mascot was its food, not because it liked me that much. I was such a coward.

  • Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort
    5
    󰺂7.8
    1988.83
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World11.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKunming Western Hills Fall Colors Season Begins, Limited-Time Maple and Reed Viewing | Sep 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 10 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󱓊50-foot natural stone gateway
    Cable car ride overlooking temples
    󱨠Saved by 681 users󱨠1629 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M45***35M45***35

    It's a great place to see downtown Kunming and Dianchi Lake. The facilities are excellent, with electric cars, buses, and cable cars available for your convenience. You'll find the stupa and memorial hall of Master Xuyun. Both Huating Temple and Taihua Temple are worth a visit. The Longmen Gate hike is challenging, but well worth it. The forests are lush and the air is fresh.

  • Yunnan Provincial Museum
    6
    󰺂7.5
    Kunming.Guandu Ancient Town10.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Near Kunming Zoo & Green Lake
    Diverse ethnic artifacts on display
    󱨠Saved by 314 users󱨠850 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    97号97号

    The 3-hour explanation was excellent, the timing was just right, and it wasn't tiring at all even with elderly people. I'm very grateful to Mr. Xiong Lin, the teacher who gave us the explanation; it was truly wonderful!

  • Old Street Kunming
    7
    󰺂7.5
    Kunming.Nanping Pedestrian Street731m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic view & charming old town
    Local snacks & ethnic crafts gathered
    󱨠Saved by 1286 users󱨠431 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    康泰时康泰时

    Kunming Old Street is a must-see for travelers in Yunnan. It offers a glimpse into the authentic flavors of old Kunming. Enjoy a variety of Yunnan snacks, visit the Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, Nie Er's former residence, and explore the Ma Family Courtyard, home to Kunming's former mayor during the Republican era.

  • Colorful Yunnan Paradise
    8
    󰺂7.3
    2310.24
    Kunming.Colorful Yunnan Paradise29.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Ferris wheel view of park
    󰀆Ferris wheel view of Dian Lake
    󱨠Saved by 420 users󱨠3014 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M52***87M52***87

    Nighttime tickets are cheaper, but wait times are shorter than during the day, allowing for a wider range of attractions, and the Torch Festival is also lively. The park's design reflects strong ethnic characteristics and cultural heritage. Objectively speaking, annual passes are relatively inexpensive, and for families traveling with children, you can rent very affordable B&Bs (over 1,000 yuan per month, or under 100 yuan per day), perfect for both study and leisure activities. However, the planned location fails to fully leverage the unique character of Dianchi Lake. Due to its locational constraints, its food, living facilities, and transportation are inferior to those of the main urban area. For example, the local economy (Jinning District) may be problematic. The road between the main urban area and the park is unlit early in the evening, and the road is uneven in some areas.

  • Shangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
    9
    󰺂7.2
    2212.3
    Kunming.First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Pan Jia Wan950m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoShangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    Yunnan's canyon terraces & rainforest
    Spectacular light & sound visual feast
    󱨠Saved by 391 users󱨠1168 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Chanel 💃Chanel 💃

    The show was pretty good. We bought Class A tickets for 360 yuan each and two for 720 yuan. We were seated in the middle. The visuals were fantastic. There were also many foreign audiences who watched the show. It really embodied our national culture through the show. Yunnan Impression is definitely worth seeing when you're in Kunming.

  • Jiuxiang Scenic Area
    10
    󰺂6.9
    2068.21
    Yiliang66.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Elevator ride & boat tour
    Explore caves via 174ft elevator
    󱨠Saved by 439 users󱨠1144 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    duyanpeng1984duyanpeng1984

    I didn’t know there was such an interesting place in Kunming. It is less than 100 kilometers away from the city. The scenic area is well built and is equipped with cable cars, shuttle buses, boats, and trains. It takes about half a day to visit.

What Best Things to Do are there in Kunming?
These are all Best Things to Do in Kunming:Stone Forest Scenic Area, Dianchi Lake, Yunnan Nationalities Village, Yunnan Wild Animals Park, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming include:Stone Forest Scenic Area:4.7, Dianchi Lake:4.7, Yunnan Nationalities Village:4.3, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:4.7, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort:4.5
At what locations in Kunming can Best Things to Do in Kunming be found?
The Best Things to Do in Kunming are mainly located in:Stone Forest Scenic Area:Shilin, Dianchi Lake:Kunming, Yunnan Nationalities Village:Kunming, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:Kunming, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort:Kunming
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