Kunming - 3 days

Kunming, an ancient cultural city and home to many of China’s ethnic minorities, is the capital of Yunnan Province. The name ‘Yunnan’ actually means ‘Beyond the Clouds’ in Chinese. This is perhaps quite apt, for Kunming sits at an elevation of some 1,900 m. Kunming is surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery including the unique Stone Forest, which comprises a unique 270-million-year-old limestone karst formation of bundled rocky grey outcrops, resembling a petrified forest. With an annual mean average temperature of 14.5 degrees Celsius, it is also known as the ‘City of Perpetual Spring’. Kunming itself offers an interesting market, temples, pagodas and stores selling unique ethnic handicrafts. Tucked into side streets, many of Kunming’s traditional teahouses have survived. Here, older citizens play mah jong and drink gallons of jasmine tea. Kunming offers a decidedly different side to China.



Day 1 –Kunming. Arrival into Kunming. Overnight –Kunming

Day 2 –Yellow Mountain
Spend a day exploring the Stone Forest and the colourful Yunan Shopping market - a huge shopping complex selling local produce including jade, herbs, aromatherapy oils and tea. The following day visit the Western Hill Dragon Gate - the highest temple of the Western Hills with spectacular views of Dianchi Lake. Overnight -Kunming

Day 3 –Western Hill Dragon Gate
Today you’ll take a visit out to the famous Western Hill Dragon Gate – a beautiful look out point affording fantastic views of the lake.

Additional Information

• Starts/Ends: Kunming
• For the purpose of quotations, all prices featured are based on 2 passengers travelling, and surcharges apply for one passenger travelling. This is on top of the usual single supplement. Please also note that supplements may apply over the Christmas/New Year period.
• No bolt-ons operate over May Day (01-07 May) or National Day (01 - 07 Oct) holidays in China due to overwhelming domestic tourist demand for local hotels and services.

What's Included

• 2 nights 3 star accommodation including all meals in Kunming.
• 2 days guided sightseeing throughout the Kunming region.
• Local transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicle.
• Entrance fees applicable to excursions.
• Services of an English speaking local guide during scheduled sightseeing.
• Excludes: Flights to and from Kunming. We are happy to arrange these flights should you require, please ask us for a quotation. Tipping - an entirely personal gesture.

Applicable Prices

Kunming - 3 days is available on the following trips

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