About the 4-day Citywalk in-depth parent-child tour from Chengdu to Kunming.
1. Overview of the itinerary
• Day 1: Immerse yourself in the unique charm of flowers and night markets
• 🚅 Chengdu to Kunming Station is already in the evening🌆, go to the hotel to drop off your luggage🧳. After a short rest, go directly to💐【Dou Nan Flower Market】, the subway🚇 must get off at Jin Gui Street Station, go 300 meters to the right after exiting the subway, this is the largest fresh cut flower trading market in Asia, as if you are in a sea of flowers, all kinds of flowers are vying for beauty, the price is affordable, you can choose your favorite flowers.
• Then come to【Shuang Qiao Night Market】, experience Kunming's bustling nightlife. The night market is full of delicious food, from local snacks to creative drinks, you can feel the city's fireworks in the bustling crowd.
2. Day 2: A perfect blend of art, nature and history
• Morning: Visit【Yunnan Provincial Museum】, learn about Yunnan's history and culture and unique folk customs. Then visit the【Picasso Art Career Retrospective Exhibition】in the museum, there are four genuine works in the museum, to appreciate the master's artistic charm.
• Afternoon:【Xi Shan Park】Take the bus up the mountain to the final stop, take the cable car🚠 across Dianchi Lake, it is the only aerial sightseeing cable car in the country that crosses water and mountains, and turns 43 degrees in the middle, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake from the air. After getting off the cable car, go directly to【Dianchi Haigeng Park】, stroll by the lake, enjoy the beautiful lake view, and enjoy a pleasant time.
• Evening: Go to【Lao Yu He Wetland Park】to row a boat🚣♂️, feel the tranquility and ecological beauty of nature, and enjoy the unique landscape of the wetland.
3. Day 3: Get up close and personal with animals, taste wild mushroom cuisine
• Visit🐅【Yunnan Wildlife Park】, which has a rich variety of animals, allowing you to observe the animals' living habits up close, a great place for parent-child tours. It is recommended to take a sightseeing bus in the larger zoo.
• Dinner at【Zhong He Lane No. 5 Wild Mushroom Restaurant】in Cuihu, taste delicious wild mushroom🍄🟫 dishes, experience Yunnan's unique food culture.
4. Day 4: Explore humanities and city life
• 1️⃣st stop: Go to【Da Guan Zhuan Xin Nong Mao Market】, one of the most lively places in Kunming, with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, local snacks, and a deep understanding of local life.
• 2️⃣nd stop: Visit the【Old Site of National Southwest Associated University, a Famous Historical University in China, inside Yunnan Normal University】, experience that magnificent history.
• 3️⃣rd stop: From Yunnan Normal University, walk to【Wenhua Lane】and【Wenlin Road】, enjoy the shops and street art along the way. Then go to【Yunnan University】, stroll around the campus, enjoy the beautiful campus scenery and historical buildings.
• 4️⃣th stop: Continue walking to【Lu Jun Jiang Wu Tang】, learn about its historical significance. Then come to【Cuihu Park】, stroll by the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.
• 5️⃣th stop: Then go to【Huang Gong Dong Street】to punch in and take photos, then go to【Ruo An Dui Yue Lou】to enjoy the unique architectural style.
• 6️⃣th stop: Finally, end the day's itinerary at【Kunming Old Street】, the old street retains many ancient buildings, where you can shop, taste delicious food, and experience the historical charm of Kunming.
2. Transportation Guide
• You can choose to take the subway🚇, bus🚌 or taxi🚗, Dou Nan Flower Market, Yunnan Provincial Museum and other attractions are easily accessible by public transportation. When going to various parks and attractions, you can also choose to rent a bicycle🚲 or electric scooter🛵, enjoy the fun of cycling.
3. Accommodation recommendations
• You can choose to stay near Cuihu or in the city center, which is convenient for travel and has well-developed surrounding facilities, with many hotels and guesthouses to choose from.
4.⚠️ Precautions
• When buying flowers at Dou Nan Flower Market, pay attention to choosing fresh flowers and bargain appropriately.
• When dining at a wild mushroom restaurant, make sure the wild mushrooms are cooked through to avoid food poisoning.
• When visiting various attractions, pay attention to protecting the environment and civilized tourism.
❤️ Following this guide, you will experience Kunming's flower culture, artistic atmosphere, natural scenery, historical heritage and city life in depth within four days, leaving you with unforgettable travel memories❥
I went to the Yunnan Provincial Museum today, and Mr. Liu's explanation was excellent. His language was easy to understand, and he even pointed out small details about the artifacts. It was both easy to understand and interesting; I highly recommend everyone see him! If you enjoy guided tours, I think you should buy the 2.5-hour pass, because 2 hours is simply not enough.
The splendor and mystery of the ancient Dian Kingdom are encapsulated in exquisite bronze artifacts. This time, I was fortunate to follow Teacher Cui and gain a glimpse into this millennia-old civilization. I have to say that Teacher Cui, a seasoned teacher, brought forth knowledge at his fingertips and vividly interpreted history, far exceeding the expected explanations and benefiting me greatly.
First, we can help you reserve tickets during National Day. If you're planning your own trip, you can make a free reservation in advance at the Yunnan Museum. Secondly, it's difficult to understand the culture of the time without historical knowledge, so joining a guided tour is essential. Finally, our guides were very engaging and lively, keeping the children engaged and following along. We loved how the complex history of traditional culture was explained in a simple and accessible way. Highly recommended.
"Goodbye Inca - Peru Andean Civilization Special Exhibition" Exhibition time :2024.11.29 → 2025.03.09 Exhibition location: Yunnan Provincial Museum on the first and second floor of the temporary exhibition hall to Kunming, just in time for the closing day of the Yunnan Provincial Museum Special Exhibition, I am a little excited. "Goodbye Inca - Peru Andean Civilization Special Exhibition", 168 exhibits are carefully selected from 14 major national museums in Peru, reproducing the history, culture and daily life of the Inca and their Andean ancestors. Very special, like it.
Yunnan Provincial Museum has rich and varied exhibits, including paleontological fossils, bronze artifacts of Dian culture, Buddhist relics from the Nanzhao and Dali periods, and colorful modern minority cultural products. The tour guide, Ms. Cui, was amiable and focused on the key points of the exhibition, including the bronze table of ox and tiger, the golden statue of Avalokitesvara, the house-shaped bronze coffin, the bronze table of tiger devouring ox, the silver gilt Garuda, various shell storage vessels, etc. She talked about the changes in Yunnan in modern times, as well as its modern development and national unity. At the same time, the most important thing was to spread the values of patriotism, family love, unity and harmony to the audience, which must be praised. There are many people during the summer vacation, so the visit time is relatively long, so be mentally prepared.
Inside the Provincial Museum, I think this building is well built. It doesn't look very big from a distance, but it's really big when you get closer. We came here on the first working day after the Chinese New Year, but there were also crowds of people inside. It's near Guandu Ancient Town, and the food came directly. The Provincial Museum is a place I have to visit in every province I go to. Although Yunnan Province does not have a very long history, there are still some relatively brilliant civilizations here with the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Dali Kingdom. Then there are the modern Burma Road and the history of the expeditionary period, which are also very shocking. Keep history in mind and don't forget your original intention, we should be self-reliant! The facilities are relatively advanced, and the various furnishings in the storage cabinets and the hall are clear at a glance. The cultural and creative products of the Yunnan Provincial Museum are the ones I think are quite cost-effective in the provincial museum. You can take a look at these things.
Yunnan Provincial Museum has a long history and culture, and it is worth a visit. I think we can better understand the various stories behind this historical relic by inviting an interpreter here. For example, Mr. Du, whom I met this time, gave a more thorough explanation. I also have a better understanding of Yunnan's history and culture. For example, when he talked about the shell storage vessel, he said that the ancient people's sense of saving money was very ritualistic and very advanced, which left a deep impression on me. Mr. Du's vivid explanation made the whole tour not boring, but full of laughter. I really recommend children and parents to come together.
Yunnan Museum is a first-class museum with 6 exhibition halls. Dasheng said that Mr. Cui's explanation was vivid and interesting, and the timeline of Li's history was clear and interlocking, just like a classic historical drama, smooth as silk. After listening for 3 hours, I deeply understood the causes and consequences of the ancient Dian Kingdom, Nanzhao, and Dali Kingdom. I, who pursue knowledge, did not feel tired at all. I felt that it went by too fast and I had not heard enough. The amount of knowledge to absorb was too much. I strongly recommend that friends around me listen to Mr. Cui's explanation, which will bring unexpected gains.