Xiao Ximen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Scott Tate
Photo by Scott Tate

Popular places to visit

Green Lake Park

Green Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Green Lake Park, a lovely green space in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Green Lake Park
Yunnan University

Yunnan University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Yunnan University during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yunnan University
Stone Forest

Stone Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Stone Forest, a lovely green space in Shilin Yi Autonomous County. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Stone Forest
Kunming Zoo

Kunming Zoo

More than 50 species of animals are on display at this zoo, but the star attractions are the pretty plantings of cherry and plum trees on the slopes of Yuantong Hill.

Kunming Zoo
Lake Dian

Lake Dian

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Dian during your travels in Kunming. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake Dian
Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Yuantong Buddhist Temple is just one of the places to see in Kunming, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Yuantong Buddhist Temple

Activities

Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

AU$236
per adult
Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour

AU$330
per adult
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Private Tour
Kunming: Stone Forest Private Day Tour

Kunming: Stone Forest Private Day Tour

AU$439
per adult
Kunming: Stone Forest Private Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Xiao Ximen Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport

4 out of 5
No.12001-1, Airport Road, Kunming, Yunnan Province
The price is AU$90 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$90
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
club med lijiang
"buffet meals are always full of varities. staff are friendly & helpful. room spacious with balcony."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport
Grand Hyatt Kunming

Grand Hyatt Kunming

5 out of 5
1 Chongli Street, Panlong District, Kunming
The price is AU$296 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$296
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping Pedestrian Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Beautiful room and view and modern mall beside."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Kunming
InterContinental Kunming by IHG

InterContinental Kunming by IHG

4.5 out of 5
No. 5 Yijing Road, National Tourism, Kunming, Yunnan
The price is AU$151 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$151
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hongta Sports Center and Kunming Sports ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"The environment is really pretty and tropical, lot of trees . Room is nice, staff very helpful, food is good. The only drawback is it’s kind of far from city. You will need taxi for most of the activities. The hotel is walking distance to DianChi only. Overall, hotel is nice for getaway , but not ..."

Reviewed on 13 June 2025

InterContinental Kunming by IHG
Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 29 East Dong Feng Road, Panlong District, Kunming, Yunnan
The price is AU$66 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$66
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuodong Stadium and Nanping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
"Exactly what you expect from a 4 star hotel which is part of a big hotel chain"

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre by IHG
Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre by IHG

4.5 out of 5
399 Qingnian Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan
The price is AU$97 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$97
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanping Pedestrian Street and East Pagoda ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
"From location to the staff and the room, everything is perfect"

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre by IHG
Sofitel Kunming

Sofitel Kunming

5 out of 5
777 South Huan Cheng Road, Xishan District, Kunming, Kunming, Yunnan
The price is AU$186 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$186
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kunming. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Pagoda and East Pagoda are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
"I enjoyed it very much staying here"

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Sofitel Kunming
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Other neighbourhoods around Xiao Ximen

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Luosiwan International Trade Area

Travellers enjoy Luosiwan International Trade Area for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out West Pagoda while you're in the area.

Luosiwan International Trade Area
Kunming Zoo

Kunming City Centre

Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

Kunming City Centre
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Panlong

4/5(4 area reviews)

Panlong is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yunnan Railway Museum and Kunming Hall.

Panlong
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Xishan District

3/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Xishan District. You might want to make time for a stop at West Pagoda or Lake Dian.

Xishan District
Kunming Zoo

Wuhua District

If you're spending some time in Wuhua District, Kunming Zoo and Green Lake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Wuhua District
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Guandu

You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.

Guandu

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