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Updated Apr 2025
  • Stone Forest Scenic Areatop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.8
    13.6k reviews
    Shilin
    66.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Karst limestone pillars of various shapes
    󰀆Ashima rock: unique & captivating
    󱨠Saved by 941 users󱨠6577 positive reviews
  • Yun Nan Nation Villagetop_2
    4.4/5
    󰺂8.4
    12.9k reviews
    FromAED 47.91
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World
    9.1 km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Experience lively folk shows & festivals
    12 villages & 26 cultures
    󱨠Saved by 582 users󱨠5770 positive reviews
  • Dianchi Laketop_3
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.4
    7.9k reviews
    Free
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World
    9.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Majestic plateau freshwater lake
    󰀆Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
    󱨠Saved by 685 users󱨠3625 positive reviews
  • Western Hills

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    4.5/5
    󰺂8.0
    3k reviews
    FromAED 94.8
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World
    11.2 km from downtown
    No.2 of Spring Outings in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󱓊50-foot natural stone gateway
    Cable car & stunning lake view
    󱨠Saved by 458 users󱨠1593 positive reviews
  • Yunnan Wild Animals Park

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    4.7/5
    󰺂8.0
    3.7k reviews
    Kunming.Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot
    9.7 km from downtown
    No.2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󰌌Feed & interact with red pandas
    󰀆Elephant shows & red panda meetups
    󱨠Saved by 123 users󱨠2945 positive reviews
  • Old Street Kunming

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    4.7/5
    󰺂7.7
    402 reviews
    Free
    Kunming.Nanping Pedestrian Street
    720m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Local snacks & ethnic crafts gathered
    󰋄Panoramic view & charming old town
    󱨠Saved by 753 users󱨠384 positive reviews
  • Yunnan Provincial Museum

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    4.6/5
    󰺂7.7
    908 reviews
    Free
    Kunming.Guandu Ancient Town
    10.4 km from downtown
    No.3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    Diverse ethnic artifacts on display
    󱓊Near Kunming Zoo & Green Lake
    󱨠Saved by 161 users󱨠649 positive reviews
  • Colorful Yunnan Paradise

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    4.7/5
    󰺂7.6
    3.2k reviews
    Kunming.Colorful Yunnan Paradise
    29.6 km from downtown
    No.4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    󰀆Ferris wheel view of Dian Lake
    Ferris wheel view of park
    󱨠Saved by 308 users󱨠3016 positive reviews
  • Shangrila-Dynamic Yunnan

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    4.6/5
    󰺂7.4
    2.7k reviews
    FromAED 99.84
    Kunming.First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Pan Jia Wan
    950m from downtown
    No.1 of Night Attractions in Kunming
    Highlights:
    Yunnan's canyon terraces & rainforest
    󰀆Directed by Yang Liping: Yunnan's ethnic charm
    󱨠Saved by 208 users󱨠1273 positive reviews
  • Jiu Xiang

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    4.7/5
    󰺂7.0
    3.1k reviews
    FromAED 69.59
    Yiliang
    67.9 km from downtown
    No.5 of Spring Outings in Kunming
    Highlights:
    Explore caves via 174ft elevator
    󱓊Elevator ride & boat tour
    󱨠Saved by 307 users󱨠1252 positive reviews
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Popular Best Things to Do Near Kunming

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  • Mingxing Fish Hole
    No.1
    4.0/5
    󰺂6.0
    90 reviews
    FromAED 7.57
    Yuxi.Fuxian Lake Scenic Area
    61.4 km from Kunming
    󱨠60% positive reviews󱨠Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
  • Fuxian Lake
    No.2
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.0
    114 reviews
    Free
    Chengjiang.Fuxian Lake Scenic Area
    61.7 km from Kunming
    Highlights:
    󱓊Panoramic view of Fuxian Lake
    󱨜Explore Cambrian life remnants
    󱨠106 positive reviews󱨠Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
  • World Dinosaur Valley
    No.3
    4.4/5
    󰺂6.3
    1.4k reviews
    FromAED 80.68
    Lufeng
    64.3 km from Kunming
    Highlights:
    󱓊Dinosaur site exploration & education
    󰋄Jurassic dinosaur skeletons exhibit
    󱨠Saved by 203 users󱨠639 positive reviews
  • Mt. Jinping Scenic Resort
    No.4
    4.4/5
    󰺂7.6
    1.7k reviews
    FromAED 15.13
    Mile
    95.9 km from Kunming
    Highlights:
    󰀆Majestic mountain & unique springs
    󱨜Hidden Maitreya Temple in Jinping Mountain
    󱨠1368 positive reviews󱨠Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
  • Huquan Banshan Hot Springs
    No.5
    4.4/5
    󰺂7.1
    507 reviews
    FromAED 83.71
    Mile
    99.1 km from Kunming
    Highlights:
    󱓊Hot springs & unique mountain views
    12 uniquely named hot springs
    󱨠427 positive reviews󱨠Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Kunming?
These are all Best Things to Do in Kunming:Stone Forest Scenic Area, Yun Nan Nation Village, Dianchi Lake, Western Hills, Yunnan Wild Animals Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming include:Stone Forest Scenic Area:4.7, Yun Nan Nation Village:4.4, Dianchi Lake:4.6, Western Hills:4.5, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:4.7
At what locations in Kunming can Best Things to Do in Kunming be found?
The Best Things to Do in Kunming are mainly located in:Stone Forest Scenic Area:Shilin, Yun Nan Nation Village:Kunming, Dianchi Lake:Kunming, Western Hills:Kunming, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:Kunming
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