Kunming
Lodging Kunming 4 min read
Where to Stay in Kunming
Green Lake for the old town and birds, the south for the lake, and near the station for early Dali departures.
Green Lake (Cui Hu)
The old-town heart — the lake, the bird market and the teahouses. Walkable, mid-range, the best base for a first visit.
South Kunming (near Dianchi Lake)
Quieter, greener, near the lake and the Western Hills. A 20-minute metro ride to the center.
Near the train station
Functional — only if you have an early departure to Dali or Lijiang.
Booking tips
Book via Trip.com; carry your passport. Kunming is a transit city — most travelers stay one night before the train west.
Locals' Tip
Stay near Green Lake — you'll walk to the teahouses, the bird market and the old town, and the metro to the station is one stop.
Locals' Crowd