Kunming, a closer look.

Landscape stories, local flavours and practical guides for a thoughtful journey.

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Golden light breaks through clouds above the lake at Laoyuhe Wetland Park in Kunming, with a gull in flight.

Kunming: lake to table

Discover Yunnan’s capital through the water at Laoyuhe, the public life of Green Lake and the detail of crossing-the-bridge noodles.

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Golden light breaks through clouds above the lake at Laoyuhe Wetland Park in Kunming, with a gull in flight.

A first visit to Kunming: city streets and separate shores

Find the airport connection, choose a city walk and name the lakeside park you want to visit.

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