Kunming, China
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Kunming (昆明) is the capital of beautiful Yunnan Province (云南) located in the far southwestern corner of China. Its proximity to other neighboring provinces such as Guizhou, Sichuan, and Tibet as well as its shared border with Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam make it one of the most popular holiday destinations in China. Kunming is also increasingly becoming a travel hub as the closest major city in China to both India and Thailand in addition to the growing popularity of nearby Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan Province.
Known as the "Spring City," Kunming boasts some of the best weather in China with a consistently pleasant climate and some of the freshest and cleanest air of any major city in the country. Kunming also offers the traveler a wide range of things to see and do from Ming Dynasty relics to the luxuries of modern department and convenience stores. Excellent cuisine and shopping opportunities are abundant, and an array of historical and cultural attractions will keep anyone busy for as long as he or she is here.
Fast Facts about Kunming
Location:
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Southwest China, Yunnan Province |
| Elevation: |
1890 meters (6200 feet) above sea level |
Population:
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4 million |
| People: |
Predominately Han Chinese with considerable quantities of Dai, Bai, and other ethnic minorities
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| Language: |
Mandarin (普通话) and Kunming Hua (昆明话) |
| Local Cuisine: |
Over the Bridge Noodles; Yunnan ham; goat cheese; Dai Minority food |
Dialing Code:
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+86 871 (from abroad); 0871 (from within China) |
Getting There:
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Air, train, bus |
| Getting Around: |
Walking, bicycle, public bus, taxi |
| Weather: |
Consistently temperate with both mild winters and summers; Can be visited at any time of the year; Rain is prevalent during the Summer; Winters are dry and sunny
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Sister cities:
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Denver, USA
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Zürich, Switzerland |
Claim to Fame:
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Known as the "Spring City"; the Chinese terminus of the Burma Road during World War II
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Why Salvador’s did not survive in Dali remains a mystery to this author. Salvador’s was first opened in Dali (hence the name) a few years back and didn’t seem to find its niche. The cafe moved to Kunming a little over 2 years ... (more)
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