Cheap flight from Shanghai to Kunming from $72

Kunming is the capital and the largest city of Yunnan and also known as Yunnan-Fu. It is the political, cultural and economic capital of the province.  Located at the edge of Dian lake and surrounded by temples and landscapes, the city has a large student population. It is also a transportation hub of Yunnan. The weather in Kunming is spring throughout the year which is nor too hot in summers not too cold in winters. The best time to visit Kunming is from March to October when you will not only enjoy stunning landscapes but also the fascinating minority cultures.

The airport in Kunming is called Kunming Changshui Airport. There are Direct flights connecting Shanghai to Kunming. There are around 16 Airlines that service in Kunming so you can compare the multiple airlines and Shanghai-Kunming flight booking can be done based on the comparison between all Shanghai to Kunming flights.

Tips-Kunming experiences temperate climate throughout the year, so visiting Kunming is an all year around the recommendation.

What to see in Kunming

Kunming is one of the top tourist attractions in China. Airways being the best way to reach Kunming from all parts of the world makes it popular among tourists.

Kunming Dragon Gate is a popular sightseeing place in Kunming

Green lake is an excellent place for bird watching, flowers, and dancing groups.

Dian lake is also nicknamed ‘sparkling pearl embedded in the night' is pure natural bliss that charms every visitor. 

Yuantong Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple

Yunnan ethnic village is a theme park that displays various folklores, cultural and architectural sites of Yunnan. Other places worth visiting include Qiongzhu temple, Kunming golden temple and many more. 

Tips-Avoid visiting these places on weekends as you may find a heavy rush.

Getting around in Kunming

Getting around in Kunming is very easy. You will find buses, subways, taxis.  You can select any of your preferred transport among these. 

Tip-Select the transport to get around in Kunming depending upon your time of arrival in Kunming.

Shopping and Dining in Kunming

Shopping is a must to do a thing when in Kunming. From Flowers and birds’ markets to Yunnan wholesale tea market, from malls to trade centres, from pedestrian streets for buying gifts to famous flea markets; Kunming offers everything for its visitors.

While being a culturally diverse city, the food in Kunming is as mouth-watering as it could be, Stinky Tofu is a popular food among locals but hard to sell it to foreigners. Xuanmui Hams are worth tasting too. 

Ri Bing is pan-fried goat cheese. Some other dishes recommended while in Kunming are Pineapple rice. Pu’Er tea and Yunnan mashed potato

Tip-Pu’Er tea is a native tea of Yunnan which is a must to go for if you happen to visit Kunming

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