

Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province, is normally the gateway city for a Yunnan tour. It is a desirable metropolis with a comfortable climate, natural scenery, four-season flowers and a slow pace of life. Spending some time in Kunming is not only a chance to see the popular attractions such as the Stone Forest and West Hill, but also a chance to get a general impression of life in Yunnan. See the incredible vegetables in a wet market, visit a huge flower market, and taste authentic Yunnan food in a time-honored local restaurant.
Our Kunming tours will take you to enjoy the best of the "Spring City" and discover its distinct urban culture and leisurely lifestyle.
Top Recommended Kunming Tours
The suggested itineraries below will give you some inspiration for touring kunming and areas nearby. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to tailor-make any of them or create a trip according to your ideas.

- Less touristy Stone Forest
- The local people's lifestyle


Yunnan Tours Starting from Kunming
Here are the recommended Yunnan tours starting from Kunming We are happy to combine any other destinations with Kunming according to your interests to create your Yunnan trip.

- Terraced fields
- Ancient Chinese architectures


Other Popular Destinations in Yunnan
Here are the other popular cities for a Yunnan tour. Click to get more information about each destination and tours
Discover real reviews of Highlights Travel Family's best-rated service across trusted platforms.

![]() |
China trip as a solo traveler
![]() An den jeweiligen Orten wurde ich bei Ankunft bereits von ReiseleiterIn / FahrerIn in den Bahnh?fen / Flugh?fen und der Anlegestelle (am Ende der Yangtze-Kreuzfahrt) erwartet und abgeholt. Alles war perfekt organisiert, da auch alle Züge und Flüge (für mich als Deutschem aktuell leider keine Selbstverst?ndlichkeit mehr) auf die Minute pünktlich waren!Besonders hervorheben m?chte ich die spektakul?ren Bergpanoramen in Zhangjiajie und die sehr angenehme Art der dortigen Reiseleiterin Rachel. Sie war es auch, die mich motivierte, leckere kulinarische Spezialit?ten auszuprobieren, was mir im weiteren Verlauf der Reise sehr zugute kam.Auch Tensing E. m?chte ich erw?hnen, der mir Lhasa n?herbrachte und mit dem ich w?hrenddessen interessante buddhistisch-philosophische Diskussionen führte. more
Dec 2024, Otto Mane
|
An Enjoyable Trip in Chengdu with Helen
![]() I highly Helen(方方)of Chengdu if you are travelling to Chengdu for your holiday.She is very friendly, jovial, helpful and knowledgeable too. She is also patient and waited for both my husband and I to finish sightseeing a place even if we took a little longer time, making us feel very comfortable to be with her as our guide!Please request for Helen of Chengdu to be your personal tour guide, you will not be disappointed! more
Nov 2024, fong
|
A perfect day in Chengdu with a perfect Guide
![]() Helen 方方, the tour guide from China Highlights Chengdu, was excellent in her job, taking good care of our needs and last minutes request to attend face change show. Although we had only a day with her, she is accommodative, helpful and knowledgeable. I'd strongly recommend Helen Chengdu to be your guide if u ever visit Chengdu. Thank you Helen more
Nov 2024, Allan
|
Useful Tips for Your Kunming Trip

Average daily temperatures in summer in Kunming are 16–22°C (61–72°F) and the typical winter range is 3–16°C (36–61°F). Rainfall is concentrated from May to October, peaking with the summer heat, when almost daily rain then keeps temperatures moderate.
The weather can be very changeable in a single day in the wet monsoon months, and the temperature difference is big between daytime and night, especially in the dry, cooler months (November–April). So, an extra jacket/coat is a must all year round.
Sun protection is very important when you visit Kunming. You still can get sunburn even if you don't feel the heat of the sunlight. Read more