1. "Spring City" Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province. Due to the hosting of the World Expo, Kunming's popularity in the world has been enhanced.

In the city with a population of less than 5 million, ethnic minorities such as Han, Yi, Bai, Dai, Hani, and Naxi live together.

Kunming has many places of interest and tourist attractions all over the city. It has gradually formed a scenic tourist route focusing on the Stone Forest and Dianchi Lake Scenic Areas along the Anning-Stone Forest Highway.

"The No. 1 Wonder in the World" - Lunan Stone Forest not only has the beautiful and moving legend of "Ashima", but also the colorful national customs of the Sani people; Dianchi Lake, located south of Kunming, is the sixth largest freshwater lake in my country and has the pearl of the plateau. The Yunnan Ethnic Village, located on the shore of Dianchi Lake, condenses the essence of Yunnan's ethnic minorities; there are also Daguan Tower and Xishan Park... which constitute the beautiful scenery of Kunming.

The origin of Kunming: "Kunming" - is usually considered to be the name of a tribe in ancient times, and is speculated to be a transliteration of the language of the Yi ancestors.

In the Yuan Dynasty in 1274 AD, Kunming County was established, and Kunming began to become the capital of Yunnan Province.

After 1381 AD, Yunnan Fucheng was established.

In 1919 AD, the provincial capital was designated as a city, and the Yunnan Municipal Office was established. From 1922, it was officially called Kunming City.

Kunming's accommodation conditions are very mature, with various star hotels, hotels, and guest houses available.

Housing prices are generally as follows: in four-star hotels, a standard room costs more than 600 yuan; in a three-star hotel, a standard room costs more than 180 yuan; in a one-star hotel, a standard room costs about 100 yuan; in a guest house or hotel, a room with a bathroom costs 40 to

The price ranges from 200 yuan, and ordinary beds range from 5 to 30 yuan.

Of course, these prices will differ somewhat during off-peak and peak seasons.

It is best to choose accommodation close to a train station, long-distance bus station, or airport, where transportation to scenic spots is also very convenient.

If you are a backpacker, here are some good places recommended for you with comfortable environment and low fees.

Kunming Camellia Hotel (Youth Hostel) is a popular accommodation suitable for backpackers. You may also find like-minded travelers here.

Address: No. 96 Dongfeng East Road, Kunming City Price: Rating price is 260 yuan/room, ranging from 120 to 150 yuan after discount.

Transportation: 3 kilometers from Kunming Railway Station, you can take bus No. 63 to the hotel; 6 kilometers from Kunming International Airport, the hotel has free buses to and from the airport every day, or you can take bus No. 5 and get off at Yunnan Stadium; if you call

The starting price of a taxi is just 13 yuan to the train station and 13 yuan to the airport.

Kunming International Youth Hostel.

Address: First floor, Building C, CPPCC Hotel, No. 94 Cuihu South Road, Kunming City Price: Multi-person room (6 people): 20 yuan/person (member price), 25 yuan/person (non-member); double room: 70 yuan/person (

Member price), 80 yuan/person (non-members) Transportation: 6 kilometers from the train station, take No. 2 at the train station to Xiaoximen Station, cross the overpass, and walk for seven or eight minutes; 9 kilometers from the airport, at the airport

Take bus No. 52 or 103 and get off at Xiaoximen Station.

Tips: 1.

The hotel is located on the bank of the scenic Green Lake. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Green Lake from the room. In winter, you can also see the sand gulls of Green Lake. Moreover, the beautiful scenery of Green Lake is completely free!

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There are many folk art shops along the green lake outside the hotel. It is also a bar street in Kunming. There are many specialty bars and there are many foreigners. You can go shopping at night.

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Less than 1 kilometer walk from the hotel is Kunming's famous Flower and Bird Market.

Yunnan University Hotel Address: 121 Street and Jundian Lane, Kunming City (within the campus of Yunnan University) Tel: 0871-5034181 Reminder: There are Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan Normal University, University for Nationalities and other institutions nearby, not far away.

, you can enjoy it on foot.

There is a "Cultural Alley" near Yunda Hotel, which not only has authentic Yunnan snacks, but also Korean and Japanese cuisine, cafes, and various interesting shops. It can be said that eating, housing, and entertainment are all integrated.

Friends who have time and leisure can spend a few more days there.

Wenlin Hotel Address: Wenlin Street Price: If you can find a college student near Yunda University and ask him to go to Wenlin Hotel with you and use his student ID card to book a room, the room price will be 50% off.

(Of course, you have to have someone you know well.) Tips: Wenlin Hotel has very convenient transportation and is very clean. Although it does not have a star rating, it has good services in all aspects and has 24-hour hot and cold water supply.

The most important thing is that behind Wenlin Street is Yunnan University.

There is an alley next to the hotel that leads to Yunda University. There are many international students from Yunda University in the alley.

There is a supermarket nearby, and there is a pizza shop further away (15 minutes away), and the pizza is delicious!

There is also a Thai restaurant in the alley - Bangkok Cafe. The Thai food there is excellent and the price is very cheap. If you order 4 dishes and rice, it only costs about 30 yuan.

The owner and chef is a young Thai boy named Ron.

There is a large Internet cafe on the second floor of Wenlin Hotel. It opened in October 2003. The machines are OK.

Laocheng Inn (home-style hotel) is a newly renovated three-bedroom house next to the Kunming World Expo Park.

It's like living in a local's home here, and the price is not expensive, ranging from 50 yuan to 150 yuan per day, suitable for three or five people.

24-hour hot water for bathing, kitchen, washing machine, and security.

Tuofeng Inn Bar is a popular bar among young people. It is also an international youth hostel. The price for an eight-person room is 25 yuan/bed, and the price for a double room is 35 yuan/bed. Free breakfast is provided.

Address: Located at Jinma and Jade Rooster, Jinbi Road, you can take bus No. 4, 62, or 90 and get off at Jinmafang Station.