Kunming
in Yunnan Sheng, China

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
25.039 and 102.718 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 25° 2' 20" and E 102° 43' 5"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yuan Renminbi - CNY
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Uighur, Zhuang
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:18 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 6:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-25.656 and -70.646 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cifuncho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for China in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to China.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning China. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Kunming

Kunming in Yunnan Sheng with it's 3,855,346 inhabitants is a city in China about 1,297 mi (or 2,087 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital.

Local time in Kunming is now 01:18 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 5 airports in the vicinity of Kunming, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Kunming Wujiaba International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Chengjiang Fossil Site in a distance of 30 mi (or 49 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Liujia, Ala, Xiaobanqiao, Gaoyao and Geyang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 70% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 14th of October 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 15th of October 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 16th of October 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Horizon Hotel Yunnan

Address
0,2 mi
No.432 Qingnian Road
650021 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Green Land

Address
0,5 mi
80 Tuodong Road
650041 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Eagle Summit

Address
0,3 mi
No.168 Weiyuan Street
650021 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crowne Plaza KUNMING CITY CENTRE

Address
0,3 mi
No.399 QingNian Rd, Wuhua District
650011 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Spring

Address
0,4 mi
93 Renming Rd. East
650051 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ECONOMIC TRADE HOTEL

Address
0,5 mi
298 QINGNIAN ROAD WUHUA DISTRICT
650021 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kunming Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
No.52 East Dong Feng Road
650051 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kunming Hotel - Kunming

Address
0,4 mi
No. 52 Dongfeng East Road, Panlong District, Kunming, China
650000 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn KUNMING CITY CENTRE

Address
0,4 mi
No. 29 East Dong Feng Road, Panlong District
650011 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


New Era

Address
0,6 mi
No.1 West Dongfeng Road
650021 Kunming
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Kunming Metro

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nipuna Dodantenna

Kunming Metro at South Ring Road Station Kunming, Yunnan, China.


yuennam trip

Published: September 27, 2014
Length: 13:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tina Kwok

25/5-30/5 雲南昆明00:00-06:28 第一段東川紅土地第二段轎子雪山06:29-10:20 第三段建水朱家花園10:21-19:26 第四段元陽老虎咀梯田第五段元陽多依樹...


Alliance for Global Education: Yunnan Trip

Published: December 09, 2012
Length: 30:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Richelle Gamlam

This video documents my tip to Yunnan with the Alliance for Global Education www.allianceglobaled.org.


The Kunming railway station and train (Yunnan - China)

Published: September 06, 2011
Length: 25:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: valpard

VALPARD http://valpardfilms.awardspace.com/ Map for Yunnan trip : http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=202820974409985777574.0004ac0cf1613d3c29849.


2013昆明狂歓節 Kunming Carnival 魅力大巡游(01)

Published: April 30, 2013
Length: 29:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: puipui糕

見ての通りです。


The Last Narrow Gauge Railway Kunming,China 昆明の米軌

Published: February 01, 2012
Length: 32:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: puipui糕

見ての通りです。が北駅から呈貢方面へ向かっています。


World Heritage Site - Stone Forest Hilaryramsey's photos around Kunming, China (travel pics)

Published: December 10, 2010
Length: 26:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Hilaryramsey's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/hilaryramsey/3/1254653770/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


陸風汽車 X5 - LANDWIND X5  ・・・ 2013 Southwestern China(Kunming) International Auto Show

Published: December 01, 2013
Length: 18:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: puipui糕

見ての通りです。 が、 目線が合うのがこわかったですw.


Night in Kunming part 2 昆明的夜晚 - 東風廣場 day 9 - 20 ( Yunnan )

Published: May 17, 2011
Length: 27:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Porkat Koh

2011.03.05 舊時, 昆明南城外,有金馬坊、碧雞坊和忠愛坊三座牌坊。 因三座牌坊呈"品"字形,故稱為"品字三牌坊"。 三牌坊中,又以忠愛坊的建造...


比亜迪汽車 - BYD Auto Booth in China(Kunming) Moter Show

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 57:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: puipui糕

見ての通りです。 が、 Review of the BYD Auto(比亚迪汽车) Boothです。 M6は他で取り上げております。 トヨタハリアー風のBYD S6もちょろっとだけ撮っ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kunming Tuodong Sports Center

Kunming Tuodong Sports Center is a multi-purpose stadium in Kunming, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 40,000 people. Tuodong Sports Center is located in downtown center of Kunming City at the elevation of 1,891m and occupying 5.4 ha. Tuodong Sports Center is one of the major sports centers in Yunnan province and Kunming City for physical training and various types of races and contests.

Located at 25.038, 102.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kunming, Football venues in China, Sport in Kunming, Multi-purpose stadiums in China, Sports venues in Yunnan, Visitor attractions in Kunming

Green Lake (Kunming)

Green Lake Park, or Cui Hu Park, is an urban park in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. It was established in the 17th century on the west side of the Wuhua Mountain and is sometimes described as a "Jade in Kunming". The park consists, in effect, of a group of 4 small sub-lakes linked by bridges in the traditional style. The lake was originally a water reservoir for the city.

Located at 25.0504, 102.702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kunming, Parks in China, Urban public parks, 17th-century establishments, Visitor attractions in Kunming, Geography of Yunnan

Eastern and Western Pagodas

The Eastern and Western Pagodas (东寺塔与西寺塔; Dongsi Ta / Xisi Ta) are two pagodas, only about 200 metres apart, in the southern part of Kunming, Yunnan, China. Also known as the Pagoda of the East Temple and the Pagoda of the West Temple, they were constructed in the late eighth or early ninth century AD, under the rule of the Kingdom of Nanzhao.

Located at 25.032, 102.711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kunming, Visitor attractions in Kunming

1999 World Horticultural Exposition

The 1999 World Horticultural Exposition (昆明世博会) was an A1 category international garden festival as recognised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers in Kunming, China. The theme of the exposition was "Man and Nature, marching into the 21st century."

Located at 25.041, 102.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1999 in China, Kunming, World's Fairs in China, International Horticultural Exhibitions

Yunnan Provincial Museum

Yunnan Provincial Museum is located in Kunming, on Wuyi Lu. It houses an exhibition centered on Yunnan's ethnic minorities, as well as a collection of artifacts from tomb excavations at Jinning on the southern rim of Lake Dian.

Located at 25.0401, 102.703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Kunming, Ethnic museums in China

Yuantong Temple

Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. It is located in a protected natural depression and in recent years it has been expanded, with money from Thailand. In the 1950s, it hosted a grand ceremony to greet and send on the sacred teeth of the Buddha and so became important in Southeast Asia.

Located at 25.055, 102.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Kunming, Buddhist temples in Yunnan

Wuhua District

Wuhua District is a district under the jurisdiction of Kunming Prefecture, Yunnan, China.

Located at 25.0353, 102.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
County-level divisions of Kunming

Kunming North Railway Station

Kunming North Railway Station (昆明北站, Kunming Bei Zhan) is an old railway station in Kunming, the capital of China's Yunnan Province. It was the terminal of the metre gauge Kunming–Hai Phong Railway, but now only sees very limited service.

Located at 25.06, 102.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yunnan, Transport in Kunming, Railway museums in China

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