FAQ on Kunming
Q & A about Kunming by Our Customers
Topic From: Jiuxiang
we have six people,we want to rent a minivan with driver or take a one day tour to stone forest and jiuxiang caves? how much the minivan ? and how much the tour?
Hi Wilson, when will you take it, please? Are there any children or elderly people in your group? Do you need English speaking tour guide? Waiting for your kind information. Thanks,Whitney
Topic From: Kunming Weather
When is the best time to witness Cherry Blossom in Kunming?
Hi Willy, the best time to witness Cherry Blossom in Kunming is mid March.
Topic From: Kunming Travel Guide
Hello, We already planned a tour from Kunming to Zhongdian. From Zhongdian wewant to go back by train or by bus to Kunming .If possible we like to start in the morning time,so we can see more from the Countryside. Is it possible for bookinga train or bus ? We are two people and we need to reach Kunming the 24.of marchin the early afternoon ( 3 p.m. ).How long time does it take from Zhongdian to Kunming ?Would be nice to hear from you.many regards , Dieter Schiller
Dear Schiller,
There is no train from Zhongdian to Kunming, but you could take the bus. There are lots of each day, each hour per one from 9 am. The price is about CNY 200 and about 10 hours. You could buy the ticket directly from Shangri-la bus station.
Regards,
Coco
Topic From: Kunming Transportation
Hi there,I want to go from Kunming to Luang Namtha in Laos. Is there a bus going directly or do I have to go to Jinghong first? If I go to Jinghong, I would likely prefer a sleeper over night so was wondering from whitch station they depart and whether there is any time schedule existing?Moreover, would it be possible to buy bus tickets in advance cause I heard during high season they might also be booked out earlier. Or is it possible to buy a bus ticket departing in the evening, on the same day I arrive in Kunming? I will likely arrive Kunming in the morning.Thank you for your help,Yanick
Hi Yanick,
There is no direct bus or train from Kunming to Luang Namtha. But there is one direct bus from Kunming Naoyao bus station(昆明市南窑汽车站) to luang prabang each day, departing at afternoon, arriving at about night the next day. You could call this number 0871-3510739 to the bus station for more information.
This is the international bus, an early booking is appreciated.
For your information, we could not offer ticket booking only.
Regards,
Coco
Topic From: Kunming Weather
I''m planning to go Kunming in Sept 2013. What''s the temp like? What are the attractions there? Any thing that I need to take note of when I''m there?
Hi Derrick, from Kunming to Shangri-La is about 660km, 1hr by air. We have 8-Day Explore Shangri-la Tour started from Kunming:
http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/kunmingtour/km-3/
You may be interested in it:)
Hi Whitney
Thanks for the infomations about Kunming. How far is it to go to Shangri-La from Kunming?
Hi Derrick, it is a perfect time to visit Kunming. The average low and high temperatures are respectively 15 °C (59 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F). The rainy months have ended and the weather is fine. T-shirts and long trousers are appropriate, and with a moderate wind, it is not too hot or too cool. The sun is shining so if you go out, use sunscreen with SPF 20 and PA++ to protect your skin.
Places of interesting: the Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, The Grand View Tower, The Dragon Gate on Xishan/West Hill, Yuantong Temple, Bamboo Temple, etc.
Topic From: Dongchuan Red Land near Kunming
HI! I''m travelling to Kunming on 6th March and would like to visit Dongchuan red land. wondering is that the right time to visit?
Hi Carrie, it is a perfect time to visit it. We are very glad to assist planning your Dongchuan tour, please kindly advise the number of people, then we will send you a proposal.
Topic From: Lijiang Weather in December
hi! we plan to visit KunMing, Lijiang Shangrila in Nov 2013. do you think 8-9 days is sufficient? we would like to spend more days in Lijiang & Shangrila. can we just book the flight to Kunming & get the ground tour? how much they would charge for 6 days 5 nights to Lijiang & Shangrila? we can join the group tour too if they have such arrangement. which local tour agent are you recommended?
Dear Abbie,
Thank you for your inquiry.
General speaking, 8-9 days is sufficient for a trip of Yunnan Province, and I highly you to add Dali. Dali is famous for beautiful scenery and Bai Nationality. Here is the introduction of Dali: http://www.chinahighlights.com/dali/
We are happy to arrange a tour for you, of cause you can just book the flight and get the ground tour. Just for your reference, here are some tours that may fits you: http://www.chinahighlights.com/yunnan/tours.htm
We are specialized in private tour, and if you want a group tour, you can find the tourist reception in your hotel and they will offer you appropriate group tours: )
hope it helps.
Topic From: Kunming Nightlife
Hi, i m planning to visit kunming on next 15 th jan 2013 for four days, i m looking for a sweet girl as a tour guide who knows english and who can stay with me at hotel all time.
Sorry, we don't offer this service.
Topic From: Kunming Attractions
hi, jacq here, we are fr Malaysia travelling to kunming on Mac 11 to 16 next yr, what is the best package perhaps as we need Halal food as well, pls advise. appreciated
Dear Jacq,
We specialize in designing a tailor-made tour and we can revise an itinerary based on your need, you could check the tour packages on our website and I will arrange the muslim restaurants for you. Please click: http://www.chinahighlights.com/kunming/tours.htm
Please feel free to inform me your information, such as how many persons in your group, which kind of hotel you will stay, 3,4 or 5 star, would you like to travel to Lijiang besides Kunming city?
Topic From: Shangri-la Transportation
we plan to visit Yunnan end May 2013. we only have 8 days to cover Kunming, Lijiang & Shangrila. we ''ll arr Kunming, spend 2 nite there. than go to Lijiang. what is the best way from Kunming to Lijiang? by flight or train? how long it would take by train? & what is the cost? spend 2 nites in Lijiang. we plan to go Shangri La. is there any train from Lijiang to Shangri La? spend 2 nights in Shangri La,than fly back to Kunming. is this planning good?
Dear Abbie,
Thank you for your inquiry.
1. From Kunming to Lijiang:
There are flights and trains, the train cost about CNY90-CNY230 according to the class of seat, and takes about 9 hours. In my opinion flight is better, the flight takes about CNY1200 but we can always get good discount, occasionally if we are lucky, it is cheaper than the train.
2. From Lijiang to Shangri-La:
There is no train between these two cities, only buses and flights are available. The Bus takes 3.5h- 4h and about CNY65.
3. For the itinerary:
Your plan is good, but you have 8 days, I recommend you add one city. Are you interested in minority people? Dali is famous for Bai people, and we usually arrange Dali with Lijiang and Kunming, and 8 days are perfect for the tour.
For your reference, here is a package tour, if you are interested in it, please feel free to contact me at: doris@chinahighlights.net
http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/kunmingtour/km-3/
I’m looking forward to hear from you!
