• Yuantong Temple - This temple offers locals a serene escape amidst a bustling neighborhood. Visitors can experience Southern Buddhism, Northern Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism simultaneously.
• Yunnan University - The journey continues with a walk to Yunnan University, where lesser-known ancient cultural sites of Kunming city can be explored. Behind the university lies Wenhua Xiang (Culture Alley), a quaint narrow street filled with cozy coffee shops, unique bookstores, bars, and a variety of international cuisines.
• Yunnan Military Academy Museum - Post-lunch, the tour proceeds to the Yunnan Military Academy, a renowned military school from the previous century. Here, one can delve into recent Chinese military history and understand Kunming’s strategic military significance.
• Green Lake (Cui Hu) - The walk then leads through Green Lake Park to the Jingxing Bird and Flower Market. Green Lake serves as the vibrant green heart of Kunming city. This picturesque park is a hub of modern Chinese life, where people engage in Tai Chi, middle-aged women participate in ‘square dancing,’ and elderly men play traditional Chinese instruments. In summer, the lake is adorned with fragrant lotus flowers, while in winter, it hosts thousands of seagulls migrating from Siberia.
• Flowers and Birds Market of Kunming - The Jingxing Flower and Bird Market showcases the traditional lifestyle of Old Kunming, with numerous vendors selling flowers, birds, fish, insects, and bamboo bongs and pipes. Occasionally, one might witness elderly individuals “Liu Niao,” taking their bird cages for a stroll in the park.

• Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
• Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs
• 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
• Supplement for the tour guide (meals)
• Entrance tickets to the attractions listed
• 24/7 English-speaking customer services
• Government taxes

• Meals are not included
• Chinese visa
• International and domestic flights and/or trains
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips for drivers and guides (highly appreciated but not requested)
• Anything not listed in inclusions

Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. Throughout China she’s also called “Spring City” because her climate is like spring all year round. In this trip we will show you Kunming’s hidden side. We will visit Yuantong Temple first, the oldest and biggest temple in Kunming and the center-point of Buddhism in Yunnan. Then we will show you some hidden cultural gems along Yunnan University and Green lake and visit the Yunnan military academy, a famous military school in the last century. Jingxing Bird and flower market, an interesting place full of life will show you the Old Kunming’s way of life.
• Yuantong Temple: oldest temple in Kunming and the center-point of Buddhism in Yunnan.
• Hidden cultural sites: hidden cultural sites along the Green Lake
• Yunnan military academy: one of the most famous military academies in Yunnan
• Flower and Bird Market: the real Old Kunming

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.