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Kunming Day Two Video Posted by sasha on Jun 28, 2017
After a busy first day in Kunming, it’s time to head out of the city a bit to explore some of the natural beauty that surrounds the Spring City. Spend the afternoon wandering around a funky market, hang out near the university for dinner, and sample some of the city’s nightlife to wind it all…
72 Hours in Kunming (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jun 26, 2017
Kunming is one of many Chinese cities that you can visit visa-free for 72 hours. Three days is just enough to scratch the surface of the Spring City, which is often listed as one of the most beautiful in China. After staying in the city center for the first day, it’s time to do a…
Kunming Day One Video Posted by sasha on Jun 21, 2017
What can you do with just 72 hours in China’s Spring City of Kunming? Quite a lot, actually! Join us for a new video series exploring one of the most beautiful cities in China. We’re staying in the city center for our Kunming day one video. In Part One, walk around the lovely Green Lake…
72 Hours in Kunming (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jun 19, 2017
Getting a visa for China can be costly, in both time and dollars spent. This certainly keeps China low on many people’s list of places to travel. Why spend all that time and money on getting a visa when plenty of countries will let you in for free? Thankfully there are now several Chinese cities…
Kunming Bamboo Temple Posted by sasha on May 8, 2017
Kunming is home to many temples, some in the city and some a bit further afield. One of the better temples to visit on a day trip outside of the city is the Bamboo Temple (筇竹寺 – qióng zhú sì). This ancient Buddhist temple has a fascinating story behind it and is a beautiful place…
Temple Hopping in Kunming Posted by sasha on May 3, 2017
There’s lots to do in the Spring City of Kunming, from walking around the Green Lake, to perusing the Bird & Flower Market, to enjoying the city’s awesome nightlife. Getting out of the city a bit, you’ve also got plenty of great options for day trips. We’ve already covered the Western Hills and the Botanical Gardens…
Kunming Expo Gardens Posted by sasha on Apr 10, 2017
With a full day at your disposal, you can easily tour the Golden Temple and the World Horti-Expo Gardens outside of Kunming. This makes for an incredible day trip out in nature, with a nice dose of Chinese culture for good measure. Take a tour of the Kunming Expo Gardens with us in this short…