Xiao Ximen Travel Guide

Kunming

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. - Ralph Waldo Emerson We are a product of nature, albeit an infinitesimal one. Nature includes quantum particles, black holes, and the expanding parts of the universe filled with dark energy. Within the scope of space-time, patience is really the only option.
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. - Ralph Waldo Emerson We are a product of nature, albeit an infinitesimal one. Nature includes quantum particles, black holes, and the expanding parts of the universe filled with dark energy. Within the scope of space-time, patience is really the only option.

Popular places to visit

Green, the colour of nature, brings calm and balance.

Green Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Green Lake Park
Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. - Jim Rohn I have many Chinese students who, because I teach them one to one and have forged a relationship with them, tell me a great deal about their personal life. One of the things I have learned is that Middle School and University students spend time, during grade 7, 10 and their freshman year in university, training in the military. Personally, I would hate it and don't ascribe to its practice. However, as an observer of political economy and nation states, I must admit that it is of incredible benefit. China has a vibrance to it and it owes this in part to the level of discipline that exists throughout its society. On the contrary, in the US, there is a malaise that runs deep within its core. It is rotting from the inside out. Everywhere, you here the cry of how great America is, an affirmation without any discipline. It is a profound self-delusion and it is about to bite us all squarely on the ass.

Yunnan University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Yunnan University during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yunnan University
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Stone Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Stone Forest, a lovely green space in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Stone Forest
Kunming Zoo

Kunming Zoo

More than 50 species of animals are on display at this zoo, but the star attractions are the pretty plantings of cherry and plum trees on the slopes of Yuantong Hill.

Kunming Zoo
its a nice place to stay ... but I can say bit vintage haha ....

Lake Dian

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Dian during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake Dian

Nanping Pedestrian Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nanping Pedestrian Street during your visit to Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Nanping Pedestrian Street

Things to do

Kunming Western Hills Scenic Area Private Tour

Kunming Western Hills Scenic Area Private Tour

Rp2.114.560
per adult
Kunming Western Hills Scenic Area Private Tour
Kunming Yunnan Provincial Museum Private Tour

Kunming Yunnan Provincial Museum Private Tour

Rp1.982.400
per adult
Kunming Yunnan Provincial Museum Private Tour
Private Night Tour to Enjoy Dynamic Yunnan Show

Private Night Tour to Enjoy Dynamic Yunnan Show

Rp1.799.740
per adult
Private Night Tour to Enjoy Dynamic Yunnan Show
Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

Rp2.643.200
per adult
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
Fuxian Lake Scenic Area Private Tour

Fuxian Lake Scenic Area Private Tour

Rp2.775.359
per adult
Fuxian Lake Scenic Area Private Tour
Kunming: Tile Cat Making Experience

Kunming: Tile Cat Making Private Experience

Rp2.577.120
per adult
Kunming: Tile Cat Making Private Experience
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Top hotels in Xiao Ximen

Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street Kunming
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.878.151 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
Rp2.878.151
Rp3.355.924 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
The hotel is new and the rooms are spacious. Excellent location as it’s linked to a big mall with many dining options. But what really stand out is the staff. Though bookings were made via Expedia (we had 2 different arrivals and 2 rooms), I had contacted the hotel directly on many occasions with ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Grand Hyatt Kunming
Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 29 East Dong Feng Road Kunming Yunnan
The price is Rp664.028 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp664.028
Rp774.248 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and the rooms were big and we got upgraded. No complaints and will recommend

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
Sofitel Kunming

Sofitel Kunming

5 out of 5
777 South Huan Cheng Road Kunming Kunming, Yunnan
The price is Rp1.351.219 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp1.351.219
Rp1.575.521 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Pagoda and East Pagoda are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
An excellent stay at Sofitel Kunming. The services are awesome & my room is very clean. A very convenient location as well. Their staff, Jessica is a very outstanding person. She helped me booked my roundtrip train tickets from Kunming to Dali. And more. She is a very responsible & helpful individual. ...

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Sofitel Kunming
InterContinental Kunming by IHG

InterContinental Kunming by IHG

4.5 out of 5
No. 5 Yijing Road, National Tourism Kunming Yunnan
The price is Rp1.691.095 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp1.691.095
Rp1.971.823 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and Kunming Sports Training ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
Overall amenities, breakfast buffet and kids playing area

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

InterContinental Kunming by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

4 out of 5
No.12001-1, Airport Road Kunming Yunnan Province
The price is Rp1.008.588 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Rp1.008.588
Rp1.176.014 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport
Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel

Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel

4 out of 5
98 Beijing Road South Kunming Yunnan
The price is Rp494.622 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp494.622
Rp576.730 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions East Pagoda and West Pagoda are located nearby.
good hotel close to railway station
A good hotel in a convenient location, close to the railway station.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2019

Kunming Jin Jiang Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Xiao Ximen

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Luosiwan International Trade Area

Travellers enjoy Luosiwan International Trade Area for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out West Pagoda while you're in the area.

Luosiwan International Trade Area
Kunming Zoo

Kunming City Centre

Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

Kunming City Centre
I rode my bike up a mountain path behind the Forestry College. Near the top, there was this little hut that I guess some of the students stay at. Behind the hut, there are some yak, reindeer and other assorted wild game. Not sure what it was all about, but a nice peaceful place only about 20-30 minutes from my post modernist habitation in Kunming

Panlong

Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kunming Botanical Garden and Kunming Hall.

Panlong
lovely palce

Xishan District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Xishan District. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Dian or Kunming Sports Training Base.

Xishan District
Kunming Zoo

Wuhua District

If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Wuhua District
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Guandu

You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.

Guandu

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