Kunming Travel Tips

Kunming, renowned as the City of Eternal Spring, is a city with pleasant all the year round without muggy summer and cold winter. Four seasons are all best time to visit Kunming; however the peak time comes in spring, with great temperature, lush green trees and colorful flowers adorning every corner of the city.

Note also that in Yunnan in general, regardless of the region, the temperature varies from daytime to nighttime, so adequate outer clothing is a must for evening and night, and this is even more important during the fall when the daily temperature changes greatly.

Visa-free Travel

From July, 2015, passengers from 51 countries/regions including US, Canada, and most of the countries in Europe using Changshui International Airport for transit are allowed 3 visa-free days in Kunming with valid international travel document and confirmed interline ticket to the third country/region.

Money Exchange

You can use cash and your passport to exchange for Chinese Yuan in every branch of Bank of China without fees charged. And 17 kinds of currency are supported, such as English pound, US dollar, Singapore dollar, Euro and so on.

Dressing Tips

The temperature changes a lot between day and night in Kunming especially in rainy day, please keep warm and take care of. Due to the high altitude, please protect yourself from strong UV radiation by wearing sun hats, sun glasses and sunscreen. And drink more water because the climate is dry here.

Toilet Facilities

Public Toilets can easily found in Kunming City for free or changing 0.5 yuan. And you can find free sanitary toilets in large shopping mall or fast food restaurants.

Useful Numbers

• Fire: 119
• Police: 110
• Ambulance: 120
• Weather forecast of the scenic spots: 16800122
• Zip code inquiry: 3139491
• Consumption Complaint: 12315
• Tourism Complaint: 3164961

Post Offices and Hospitals