Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Kunming, the ‘Spring City’ of Yunnan. Explore ancient temples, vibrant markets, and breathtaking views on this 1-day cultural experience tour.
In the morning, your driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (within the second ring road of Kunming) then drive you to Yuan Tong Temple, where locals find peace and harmony in a noisy neighborhood. Here you can see Southern Buddhism, Northern Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism all at the same time. Then you will walk to the Jingxing Flower and Bird Market, which reflects the Old Kunming way of life, with a lot of people selling flowers, birds, fish, insect, bamboo bongs and pipes. Sometime you can even see old people “Liu Niao” which means they take their bird cages out for a walk in the park.
After Lunch, we will drive to the Western Hills. Up the western hills, cultural temples are mixed with natural cliffs, Taoist grottoes, flowers and forests. Especially when you go through the stone corridor carved into the face of the cliff, you can really imagine how dangerous and difficult work it must have been to build all this. You can visit a big Taoist Grotto close to the famous Dragon Gate and on the mountain top, you can enjoy a big panoramic view of Kunming . At the end of the day we will drive back to Kunming.
Points of Interest
- China
- Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
- Private transportation with skilled driver
- 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
- Supplement for the tour guide (meals)
- 24/7 English-speaking customer services
- Government taxes
- Lunch and Dinner
- Shopping
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses
- Domestic and international flights
- Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station
- Personal Travel Accident Insurance.
- Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested
- Things not mentioned in this itinerary
We begin our exploration in Kunming, Yunnan’s capital and a city steeped in history and rich in culture. Kunming is often referred to as the “Spring City” by the locals, thanks to its year-round spring-like weather. This journey offers a glimpse into the unseen side of Kunming. The first stop is at the Yuantong Temple, Kunming’s largest and oldest temple and a crucial hub for Buddhism in Yunnan. Following this, we visit the vibrant Jingxing Bird and flower market, a lively place that provides a sense of Old Kunming’s lifestyle. Then we head to the Western Hills, here we visit cliff-side temples and take in a panoramic view of Kunming. Close to the Dragon Gate, you’ll discover Yunnan’s largest Taoist grotto.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
