Name:Kunming
Foreigner Guidance for Kunming
Kunming brief view
Kūnmíng is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province in Southwest China. It was important
during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for
the Burma Road.
Eating in Kunming
Influenced by other cuisines, such as Sichuan, Shandong, Cantonese and Jiangsu Cuisines, Yunnan dishes (also known as ‘Dian Cuisine’) excel in varied materials, freshness and diversified types with salty and spicy flavor. On account of high humidity and mild temperatures,Kunming provides numerous fruits, vegetables even flowers all year round for local cuisine. You can find various snacks in streets and back lanes.
Residing in China
Nicknamed the “Spring City” due to its warm climate all-year round, Kunming attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter, many of which gather in one of Kunming's several scenic parks.Many of the parks include lakes, where youare guaranteed to spot hundreds of these winged beauties. Popular parks include Cuihu Park, perhaps the most famousof the bunch; Haigeng Park which offers splendid view of Dianchi Lake; The World Expo Garden which features impressive architectural structures and the Golden Temple Park, a popular destination for hikers or anyone wishing to breathe in some fresh air.
Yunnan has one of the most complicated ethnic and religious situations in all of China's provinces.
The interaction and collision of different cultures, religions
and lifestyles gives visitors to this beautiful and colorful
province lots to see, and to buy! Kunming, as the cultural
and economic center of Yunnan, is an ideal place to dig up
some great souvenirs of your trip to Yunnan!