Top Kunming Half-day Tours

Have only a limited amount of time in Kunming? Take this half day tour to discover the UNESCO site of Yunnan Stone Forest Park. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, stroll around the Stone Forest Park and spend some leisure time to explore. Your tour guide will explain the legendary stories along the way and find the best location for photos. You even can extend the tour to a full day tour to explore the famous flower and bird market. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.

If you’re short on time in Kunming but keen to give its top attractions the attention they deserve, this half-day private tour is ideal. Take in the rock-face Dragon Gate and Huating Temple in the Western Hills, and visit the Grand View Tower overlooking Lake Dianchi, all with a private guide to share their stories and significance. Your tour includes a Chinese restaurant lunch, entrance fees, and private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.

This incredible experience will open your eyes to the magical world of Yunnan dance. Navigating in an unfamiliar city at night can be daunting, but you won’t have to worry as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle, and avoid long visitor lines as entrance fees for Dynamic Yunnan Show are included. You’ll witness singing, dancing, and incredible performances directed by one of China’s well-known dancers—Yang Liping. Beat the crowds—entrance ticket for Dynamic Yunnan Show included No navigation worries—hotel pickup and drop-off included A perfect choice for those interested in music, dance, and theater See a production by one of China’s best-known dancers—Yang Liping

Dive into the vibrant culinary scene of Kunming as the city lights up for an evening of unforgettable flavors. This food tour takes you off the tourist path and into the heart of local night markets, where you'll taste Yunnan's most celebrated street foods. Guided by a local foodie, discover the hidden gems of Kunming's culinary heritage while engaging with the vibrant community that makes it all come alive. - Explore the lively hub of local cuisine and culture - Savor a variety of unique dishes including grilled pig's trotters, Jianshui tofu, and Xiaoguo rice noodles - Enjoy a leisurely pace with plenty of stops to connect with locals and their stories - Experience a delightful 3-3.5 hour journey, with all food tastings included and dietary accommodations available

This is a fantastic way to spend an evening in Kunming. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free experience where you won’t have to plan transport, as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Traveling with a guide means you won’t get lost, and you be taken to places locals love, such as Kunming’s stunning Green Lake Park. After this, you’ll have time to purchase dinner, before heading to the Dynamic Yunnan Show. Enjoy music, dance, and theatrical performances during this incredible stage show.

Explore Daguan Zhuanxin Farmers' Market, Kunming's "ultimate foodie heaven" rarely visited by tourists. Your guide leads you straight to 30-year-old local favorites and hidden food stalls you'd never find alone, while sharing insider knowledge of Yunnan's legendary food culture. Watch classic snacks being prepared before your eyes, taste seasonal wild delicacies, and cap your morning with locally grown Yunnan coffee inside the market—a uniquely Kunming tradition. Perfect for adventurous food lovers, cultural explorers, and photography enthusiasts, this small-group experience (2–12 travelers) offers an immersive, authentic dive into the city's living food heritage. Come hungry and leave with unforgettable flavors and stories.

This incredible experience will open your eyes to the magical world of Yunnan dance. Navigating in an unfamiliar city at night can be daunting, but you won’t have to worry as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle, and avoid long visitor lines as entrance fees for Dynamic Yunnan Show are included. You’ll witness singing, dancing, and incredible performances directed by one of China’s well-known dancers—Yang Liping.

Kunming is one of China's most underrated cities. It doesn't announce itself to the world the way Beijing and Shanghai do. Spend your morning with us and discover the Kunming that you would have walked straight past on your own. • Green Lake (Cuihu) and the old university quarter, on foot and mostly flat • Why Kunming is the most foreign city in China: it built a railway to Vietnam before it built one to Beijing, and had a road to Burma before a proper road to the Chinese heartland • Why the Second World War began in Asia years before it began in Europe • Three of China's leading universities, merged here in wartime exile, producing the country's first two Nobel laureates • An alley that was an emergency exit during air raids and is now an open-air gallery • Stories running from the 13th century to the war years to the city today • We point you to the best bowl of crossing-the-bridge noodles nearby before we say goodbye