Green Lake Park district

Kunming, China

Features waterfront gardens and the Horticultural Expo Garden.

Places in Green Lake Park district

Intercontinental Kunming bar A bar at the upscale Intercontinental Kunming hotel.
Wyndham Grand Plaza bar A bar at the luxurious Wyndham Grand Plaza.

Best time to visit: March to May or September to November, taking advantage of Kunming's mild 'Spring City' climate that stays comfortable nearly year-round.
Getting around: Nanping Street and the Jingxing Flower and Bird Market anchor the central pedestrian shopping and market district, with the Stone Forest an hour's drive south and Green Lake Park and Daguan Park providing central green space.
Currency: Chinese Yuan (¥)
Language: Mandarin Chinese, with strong regional dialects. English is limited.
Timezone: CST (UTC+8)
Current trends: Kunming's identity as China's 'Spring City' continues to draw travelers to the nearby Stone Forest's limestone pillars, while the Kundu Night Market's tea houses and street food vendors and Kunming's reputation as one of China's hidden culinary gems, with dishes like rubing grilled cheese and mushroom stews, reflect the growing recognition of Yunnan's distinctive food culture beyond the more famous Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines.

Nanping Street district — A busy pedestrianized strip lined with shops, casual diners and restaurants, near the Jingxing Flower and Bird Market.
Kundu Night Market neighborhood — Features tea houses, street food vendors, and various dining options.