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"Spring City" is full of flying flowers, Kunming travel guide

Kunming, the "Spring City", is the capital of Yunnan Province. Thanks to the World Expo, Kunming's popularity in the world has been improved. In cities with a population of less than 5 million, there are ethnic minorities such as Han, Yi, Bai, Dai, Hani and Naxi.

There are many places of interest and historical sites in Kunming, with tourist attractions all over the city, and a scenic tourist route along Anning-Shilin Highway, focusing on Shilin and Dianchi Lake, has gradually formed.

"The first wonder in the world"-Lunan Stone Forest not only has the beautiful and moving legend of "Ashima", but also has the colorful ethnic customs of Sani people; Dianchi Lake, located in the south of Kunming, is the sixth largest freshwater lake in China and is known as the Pearl of the Plateau. Yunnan ethnic village, located on the bank of Dianchi Lake, concentrates the essence of Yunnan ethnic minorities; There are also Daguanlou and Xishan Park, which constitute the beautiful scenery of Kunming.

the origin of Kunming: "Kunming"-usually considered as the name of an ancient tribe, it is presumed to be a transliteration of the language of the Yi ancestors. By the Yuan Dynasty in 1274, Kunming County was established, and Kunming began to become the capital of Yunnan Province. After 1381 AD, Yunnan Fucheng was established. In 1919, the provincial capital was designated as the city, and the Yunnan Municipal Office was established. Since 1922, it has been officially called Kunming City.

the best time to travel

Kunming has neither cold winter nor hot summer. It has the reputation of "Spring City" and belongs to the temperate plateau humid monsoon climate. The annual average temperature in urban areas is around 15℃, the hottest monthly average temperature is only 19℃ ~ 22℃, and the coldest monthly average temperature is 6℃ ~ 8℃.

There is a great temperature difference in Kunming. In winter and spring, the daily temperature difference can reach 12 ~ 2℃. Don't forget to take a sweater or coat when you go. The rainy season is concentrated from May to October. As long as it rains, the temperature will drop. It is best to bring a windbreaker. Kunming is suitable for traveling all year round, and the best time for traveling is from March to October, which is the season with the most ethnic festivals and the most fruits and flowers. Of course, the harvest of tourism will not be small.

Tip:

1. Kunming has strong sunshine during the day, so it is best to bring sunscreen and sunglasses. You should also drink more water and eat more fruits to prevent dehydration.

2. There is a saying in Kunming that "the four seasons wear together", that is, the two extremes of the four seasons are either the same or the four seasons are not divided, which are the wearing characteristics of Kunming, and the phenomenon of wearing clothes in any season often appears in the streets.

traffic guide

external traffic

aviation

Kunming Wujiaba International Airport is 5 kilometers away from the urban area, very close to the city center, and only 3 kilometers away from the railway station, so there is no airport bus in Kunming, only 1 yuan unmanned bus, bus No.67, bus No.52, bus No.78 and bus No.13. Take bus No.67 to the railway station, bus No.52 to downtown Kunming (you can visit Shangyi Street Flower Market under Tuodong Road Station, and Jinma Bijifang and Jingxing Street Flower and Bird Market under Recently Park Station), and bus No.13 takes a detour from the suburbs. You can also take a taxi to downtown, the price is 15 ~ 2 yuan, and it takes about 2 minutes.

Kunming has many domestic and international routes as well as flights to Hong Kong and Macao, so it is very convenient to fly, especially to big cities like Shanghai and Beijing, where there are several flights a day, and there are also direct flights to Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian, Xishuangbanna, Zhaotong, mangshi, Simao and Baoshan in the province. If you don't want to delay a lot of time on the way, flying is a good choice.

Tip: Bus No.52, No.67 and No.78 bound for Daguanlou pass the railway station, North Railway Station and the municipal government and arrive at the airport. The first bus is from 6: to 6: 3, and the last bus is from 22: to 22: 3.

Railways

Railways in Kunming are an important transportation network in Yunnan. There are railways to Hekou, Yuxi, Dali and other areas in the province, Guiyang-Kunming, Chengdu-Kunming, Nanning-Kunming railways outside the province, and railways abroad. However, the terrain in Yunnan is more complicated, and it will take a long time to take a train. If you want to take the opportunity to enjoy the scenery along the way by train, you will also be given.

there are four railway stations in Kunming: Kunming Railway Station, Kunming North Railway Station, Kunming East Railway Station and Kunming West Railway Station.

Kunming Railway Passenger Information Enquiry Tel: 963566666

Kunming Railway Station (the famous Nanyao Station)

The railway station is 4 kilometers away from the city center, and buses No.68, No.8 and No.23 can reach the railway station. The fare is 1 yuan. Take a taxi to 1 yuan and arrive in 15 minutes. There are trains to Dali, Yuxi and other places every day.

from the railway station to the city center, you can take the No.2 1 yuan unmanned ticketing bus, get off at Zhengyi Road Station, visit Jinma Bijifang, Jingxing Street Flower and Bird Market, Southwest Commercial and Cultural Street, and there is Carrefour Supermarket next to it (friends who want to leave Kunming by train can buy some snacks here), and get off at Xiaoximen Station to visit Cuihu.

Booking: Most hotels near the railway station have booking service, and the ticket office of the railway station is located at No.19 Kunshi Road behind Nanjiang Hotel. You can book tickets here within 8 days. The working hours are from 8: to 17: 3, and there is no lunch break.

Tel: 871-3145495

Kunming North Station

It is 3 kilometers north of the city center, and it only takes 1 to 15 yuan by taxi. Bus No.25 and No.64 connect the railway station and the North Railway Station, and Bus No.78 connects the airport and the North Railway Station.

The railway from Kunming North Station to Hekou is the only narrow-gauge railway in China, and it can lead to Vietnam. The train mentioned in "Yunnan 18 eccentrics" doesn't pass through China and abroad, which refers to this train.

Kunming North-Hanoi International Intermodal Passenger Express 5933/5934 runs twice a week. 5933 times every Friday and Sunday from Kunming North, every Saturday, to Hanoi; The 5934 train leaves Hanoi every Friday and Sunday and goes to Kunming North every Sunday and Tuesday. Sleepers from Kunming to Hekou, 77 yuan and Hanoi need 298 yuan. There are also trains to other cities in Vietnam.

Tel: 871-5172522

Reminder: You can't apply for a visa to Vietnam here. You must apply for a visa to Vietnam in Guangzhou, Beijing or other big cities in advance.

Highway

The highway traffic in Kunming is very convenient, with highways leading to the province, outside the province, Vietnam, Myanmar and other countries. There are also many bus stations in Kunming, but there are many shuttle buses at several major passenger stations, such as Dongju Bus Station, Nanyao Bus Station and Xiyuan Bus Station, which are in good condition and have more formal management. It is recommended that tourists take buses at these stations.

Kunming Nanyao Bus Terminal

Address: No.25, Beijing Road, next to Nanyao Railway Station at the southern end. From here, there are cars, ordinary cars and luxury cars that reach all parts of the province. The management here is very good and it is the first choice for tourists.

Tel: 871-3544574

Dongju Bus Terminal

Address: No.65 Dongjiao Road

Tel: 871-334594

Express Bus Terminal (Yunnan Tourist Bus Terminal)

Address: No.663 Civil Aviation Road, Guanguan Road. It is mainly sent to the capitals of Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Yuxi, Qujing and other States. The shuttle bus takes the high speed and the car condition is good.

Tel: 871-718512

Xiyuan Bus Terminal

Address: next to Liangjiahe Xiyuan overpass in the western suburbs of Kunming. This station is not the first choice for tourists, except for buses to Shangri-La at 15: and 17: pm (stopping in Lijiang and Dali), there is no shuttle bus to the tourist area.

Tel: 871-8217331

Kunming West Bus Terminal

Address: next to overpass of Kunming West Railway Station

Tel: 871-5326258

North Bus Terminal

Address: next to Fumin Hotel of Kunming North Railway Station

Tel: 871-57177.

Internal traffic

Generally speaking, the traffic in Kunming is not crowded, and the roads are wide and clean, but there are occasional traffic jams during rush hours.

buses

buses in Kunming can be said to extend in all directions, with 5 lines covering almost all parts of the city. The vast majority of buses carry out unmanned ticketing system, boarding at the front door and getting off at the back door, and the fare is 1 yuan. Generally, the early bus is from 6: to 6: 3 and the last bus is from 22: to 22: 3.

Reminder: The bus stop time in Kunming is very short, so you'd better stand closer to the door to avoid passing the stop.

Taxis

There are two types of taxis in Kunming: Santana and Jetta, with the starting price of 8 yuan/3km and 1.8 yuan/km after 3km; and Xiali, with the starting price of 7 yuan/3km and 1.6 yuan/km after 3km. All taxis driving more than 1km will be charged 5%, starting from 9.6 yuan and 2.4 yuan/km after 1pm.

Taxi Supervisor Tel: 871-3312533

Tip: There is an obvious animal pattern and a number in a taxi in Kunming. An animal represents a motorcade. If you forget something in the car, just remember what animal it is, and it is very convenient to find it.

Rent a car

If you plan to hire a car, it's not difficult in Kunming. Rent a Fukang car, 25 yuan/day, Santana 3 yuan/day, and the mileage is limited to 23 kilometers. The vehicle insurance premium is included in the rental fee. The toll and fuel costs are taken care of by yourself. 1 yuan will be charged for every kilometer that exceeds the mileage. There are also cheaper yueda Kia 2 yuan/day and Changhe 12 yuan/day. In addition, if you rent a driver for 5 yuan/day (not including food and accommodation), it is suggested that you rent it together with the driver, so that you can pay less deposit (with the driver's deposit of 5 ~ 1 yuan, without the driver's deposit of more than 5, yuan), and the driver can also serve as a tour guide, so as to avoid detours during the tour. You should rent a car from a regular taxi fleet, and you can inquire through 114. It is best not to rent a private car.

Tips:

1. Foreign tourists must have a local resident ID card and the tourist's own ID card as collateral when renting a car; Foreign tourists need an international driver's license, a local identity card, my passport, etc., and must also register at the local traffic control center.

2. If you want to avoid detours and turn back, you'd better hire a local driver and tour guide, usually 5 yuan/day (excluding accommodation).

Renting bicycles

There are still many places in Kunming where bicycles can be rented. For example, Kunhu Hotel and Camellia Hotel all have bicycles for rent, generally 2 yuan/hour, 15 yuan/day, and the old car 2 yuan and the new car 4 yuan are guaranteed. Kunming city is not too big, and cycling around the city is economical, convenient and environmentally friendly. But now there are more and more people renting bicycles to play, and cars are very popular, so you'd better make a phone call before you go to avoid a trip in vain. Also, be sure to park your car in a guarded place, or you won't get the deposit back if you lose it.

Accommodation guide

The accommodation conditions in Kunming are very mature, and there are various star-rated hotels, hotels and guest houses. The house price is generally a four-star hotel, and the standard room is above 6 yuan; Three-star hotel with standard rooms above 18 yuan; One-star hotel, standard room around 1 yuan; Rooms with bathrooms in guest houses and hotels range from 4 to 2 yuan, and ordinary beds range from 5 to 3 yuan. Of course, these prices will be somewhat different in the off-peak season. It is best to choose accommodation near railway stations, long-distance bus stations and airports, where the transportation to scenic spots is also very convenient.

if you are a backpacker, here are some good places with comfortable environment and low fees.

Kunming Camellia Hotel (Youth Hostel)

This is a place suitable for backpackers, and it is very popular. Maybe you can find like-minded travelers here.

Address: No.96 Dongfeng East Road, Kunming

Room price: the retail price is 26 yuan/room, ranging from 12 to 15 yuan after discount

Transportation: it is 3 kilometers away from Kunming Railway Station, and you can take bus No.63 to the hotel; It is 6 kilometers away from Kunming International Airport, and the hotel has a free bus to and from the airports every day, or take bus No.5 to get off at Yunnan Gymnasium. If you call a taxi, you can get to the train station, and you can get to the airport around 13 yuan.

Kunming International Youth Hostel

Address: Floor 1, Block C, CPPCC Hotel, No.94 Cuihu South Road, Kunming

Room rate: multiple rooms (6 persons): 2 yuan/person (member price), 25 yuan/person (non-member); Double room: 7 yuan/person (member price), 8 yuan/person (non-member)

Transportation: It's 6 kilometers away from the railway station, take the No.2 bus at the railway station, get off at Xiaoximen Station, cross the overpass and walk for seven or eight minutes. It's 9 kilometers away from the airport. Take bus No.52 and No.13 at the airport and get off at Xiaoximen Station.

Tips:

1. The hotel is on the bank of the beautiful Cuihu Lake. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Cuihu Lake in your room, and you can also see the Sha Ou of the Cuihu Lake in winter, and the beautiful scenery of the Cuihu Lake is completely free!

2. There are many folk art shops along the Cuihu Lake outside the hotel, which is also a bar street in Kunming. There are many characteristic bars and many foreigners, so you can go shopping at night.

3. The famous flower and bird market in Kunming is less than 1 km walk from the hotel.

Yunnan University Hotel

Address: No.121 Street and Jundian Lane, Kunming (within the campus of Yunnan University)

Tel: 871-534181

Reminder: Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan Normal University, Minzu University and other institutions are nearby, not far apart, and you can swim in them on foot. There is a "cultural lane" near the Yunda Hotel, where there are not only authentic Yunnan snacks, but also Korean and Japanese cuisine, cafes and various interesting small shops. It can be said that eating, living and playing are integrated, and friends who have time and leisure can play there for a few more days.

Wen Lin Hotel

Address: Wen Lin Street

Room rate: If you can find a college student near Yunda, let him go to Wen Lin Hotel with you, and use his student ID card to open a room, the room fee will be 5% off. (Of course, you have to have someone familiar. )

Tip: The transportation in Wen Lin Hotel is very convenient and clean. Although there is no star, the service in all aspects is very good, with hot and cold water supply 24 hours a day. The most important thing is that Yunnan University is behind Wen Lin Street. There is an alley next to the hotel that leads to Yunda. There are many international students from Yunda in the alley. There is a supermarket nearby, and there is a pizza shop further away (15 minutes' walk). Pizza is delicious! There is also a Thai restaurant in the alley-Bangkok Cafe. The Thai food in it is excellent, and the price is very cheap. It's only about 3 yuan if you order four dishes with rice. The shopkeeper and chef are a young Thai boy named Ron. The second floor of Wen Lin Hotel is a big Internet cafe, which opened in October 23. The machine is ok.

Laocheng Inn (residential hotel)

It's a newly renovated three-bedroom house near the Kunming World Expo Park. Here is equivalent to living in a local home, and the price is not expensive. 5 yuan ~ 15 yuan/day is suitable for three or five people. 24-hour hot water bath, kitchen, washing machine and security guards.

Hump Inn Bar

Young people's favorite bar is also an international youth hostel. The price of eight people is 25 yuan/bed, and the price of double rooms is 35 yuan/bed, with free breakfast.

Address: Located in Jinma Bijifang, Jinbi Road, you can take bus No.4, No.62 and No.9 and get off at Jinmafang Station.