Limestone pinnacles in the Stone Forest near Kunming

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Itinerary · 4 days

Kunming 4 Days: Landscape and Culture

A complete first-trip plan that keeps three Kunming zones coherent and gives Stone Forest a dedicated outward day.

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  1. 1

    Day 1

    2 stops

    1. Green Lake Walk

      Attraction

      Green Lake Walk

      Use Green Lake as a neighborhood anchor: cross one causeway, read the Military Academy edge and continue toward Yunnan University only if current campus access permits. This is a daily-life park, so keep close photography of local residents respectful.

      67 Cuihu South Road, Wuhua District, Kunming

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    2. 0.7km

      9 min

    3. Yuantong Temple

      Attraction

      Yuantong Temple

      Descend from the gate into the pond court, then move through the halls that are open without interrupting worship. Photography restrictions and ceremony access follow current on-site signs.

      30 Yuantong Street, Wuhua District, Kunming

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  2. 2

    Day 2

    2 stops

    1. Yunnan Provincial Museum
      Follow the main chronological displays before adding one themed gallery. Reserve through the current official channel, carry the original passport and use the staffed entrance if the digital ID flow does not accept it cleanly.

      6393 Guangfu Road, Guandu District, Kunming

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    2. 7.9km

      17 min

    3. Dounan Flower Market
      Choose daytime retail color or later wholesale energy. Walk one overview level and two contrasting product zones; confirm whether prices refer to a stem, bunch or prepared bouquet before buying.

      76 Jingui Street, Chenggong District, Kunming

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  3. 3

    Day 3

    2 stops

    2. 6.5km

      17 min

  4. 4

    Day 4

    1 stop

    1. Stone Forest

      Attraction

      Stone Forest

      Give Shilin a dedicated day. Start with the main panorama and one dense corridor, then choose a quieter Minor Stone Forest loop rather than chasing every named rock. From central Kunming, the verified planning drive is about 88.6 km / 1 hr 13 min each way.

      Stone Forest Scenic Area, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming

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      Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0