Top Kunming Historical Tours

Discover two of Yunnan’s most in-demand attractions in one day: this private tour makes exploring simple and stress-free. Following morning pickup from your Kunming hotel, venture to the Yunnan Nationalities Village to learn more about the province’s different communities and cultural traditions. Then, transfer to the striking Western Hills: famed for their dramatic topography, scenic grottoes, and views over Kunming. Visit the Dragon Gate and capture photos before returning to your hotel.

If you’re short on time in Kunming but keen to give its top attractions the attention they deserve, this 5-hour private tour is ideal. Take in the rock-face Dragon Gate and Huating Temple in the Western Hills, and visit the Grand View Tower overlooking Lake Dianchi, all with a private guide to share their stories and significance. Your tour includes a Chinese restaurant lunch, entrance fees, and private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Yunnan in early spring is a paradise of blooming flowers. We will enjoy the scene of thousands of acres of rapeseed blooming, spectacular and beautiful. And also, Yunnan is rich in cultural prosperity. We will explore along the ancient Tea-horse road to realise the life trajectory of Yunnan people and customs of all minority nationalities.

Kunming stone forest is about 92 kilometers far away from Kunming city, it is a 5 A tourist site also it’s listed into UNESCO World Heritage Sites The tall rocks seem to arise from the ground in a manner somewhat reminiscent of stalagmites, or with many looking like petrified trees, thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone. An old local goes that if you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest means you never been to Yunnan then you know how important it is, every day lots of people from all over the world would like to visit it. Then you will visit Cuihu lake it’s also called Jade lake. There are 4 small pounds and all linked by bridges. Each season the view is different and in winter the Black Headed Gull from Siberia will spend their winter time in the lake, in each season you will see different flowers. It’s like a garden with traditional pavilions which attracts many tourists as well as locals every day.

Immerse in Chinese culture and history on this private half-day walking tour that reveals a side of Kunming travelers rarely see. Discover the region’s martial history at Yunnan Military Academy Museum; watch locals doing their morning exercise in Green Lake Park; admire the ancient Imperial Examination Schools at Yunnan University; and soak up contemporary lifestyles on Wenhua Alley and Ginkgo Avenue. Choose between morning or afternoon tours.

Experience Dali city highlights at your own pace on a private tour from Kunming by bullet train. Be greeted by a local private tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, visit and explore the must-see attractions like Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake and Xizhou Ancient Town. Tour includes all entrance fees, lunch, transportation, train tickets and of course a private guide to provide information and take you through Dali. You can choose to end your tour in Dali or return Kunming.

This 4 Days Photography Tour combines the most stunning landscapes of Yunnan's natural wonders with ancient culture. From the capital city of Kunming you'll go to the nearby Stone Forest, UNESCO World Heritage Site covering a vast area of Karst formations, to then continue to the world famous Yuanyang's Rice Terraces and the charming old town of Jianshui. Yuanyang’s Rice Terraces of the Hani ethnic minority is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and they attract numerous photography-lovers all year round. During Fall, when the rice rapes, the field turns to be  During the winter months, the terraces are filled with water, every single one of them reflecting the sky, offering dreamlike landscapes as the light changes during the day. Certainly, the winter months from Dec. to March would be the best time to visit Yuanyang.

On this 4-day private photography tour, you will experience the Dongchuan Red Land, Jianshui Ancient City and Yuanyang Rice Terrace from Kunming. Accompanied by your own private tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Take an easy walk around to snap photos of the famous attractions from different location. Capture stunning image of a dramatic sunrise and sunset moment. Visit local villages and markets and learn from your guide about the local minority communities. Visit the 1,200 years old Jianshui Ancient city, explore major attractions including: Double Dragon Bridge, Confucius Temple, Zhu Family Garden etc. You will take your time when visit the locations where you may explore and create fantastic photographs. You will go home with lots of great pictures and memories that will last a lifetime! Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and travel by private vehicle. And the option to book local 3 or 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

If you’ve got limited time in China, don’t waste a second on this 3-day private tour of Xi’an and Beijing from Kunming by plane. Take an in-depth tour of the UNESCO site of The Terracotta Army; Go up to the Xi'an City Wall to enjoy amazing view of the city. Stroll around the Muslim Quarter and try their delicious snacks. Marvel at China's Capital city-Beijing's incredible attractions: the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Admire the Tian'anmen Square, stroll along the local Hutong allays and enjoy authentic Chinese Lunch. Flexible itinerary of this private tour will let you travel and explore at your own pace and style. Tour including plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, overnight accommodation, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing, Xi'an or return Kunming.

Yunyang Rice Terraces are imposing for its splendid rices terraces on the mountains. As a world heritage place, it is nice to wander around and take photos in Yuanyang. Moreover, you will view the Hani ethnic group living in the old villages with traditional costumes. The view differs in different season, particular in fall and winter. This private overnight tour will let you explore the Red Land area with a local guide by private vehicle from Kunming. The pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Kunming hotel.

A unique overland expedition to the “hill tribe land” that borders China, Vietnam and Laos. Despite political disputes and ever-changing borders in this region, a large number of local people have kept their ancient traditions, dialects and languages, colorful clothing, and unique ceremonies and practices. Join us on this thrilling expedition to some of Asia’s least traveled regions, and get an up-close encounter with this unique culture.

Visit highlights of Yunnan including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang,Shangri-la(Diqing) and overnight in Tiger leaping Gorge with this 7 days private tour from Kunming. You will be picked up at Kunming hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Shangri-la hotel/airport.

Immerse yourself on this private day tour to Fuxian Lake and UNSECO Site of Chengjiang Fossil Site from Kunming. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Fuxian Lake seems like it’s drawn from a fairytale. During this tour, visit the Luchong Village which is famous for its Anti-wave Fishing and the Big Banyans. Explore Star Scenic Area to The Azure Clouds Temple and reach Lotus Peak to have a panoramic view of the surroundings. Then spend time at Chengjiang Fossil Site which presenting exceptional testimony to the rapid diversification of life on Earth 530 million years ago. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and door to door transfer.

See the highlights of Jianshui on a private full-day tour from Kunming. With more than 100 ancient temples, 50 ancient bridges and 56 state-protection cultural relics, Jianshui enjoys the fame "the Museum of Ancient Constructions", which highlights the ancient Chinese culture and art. Accompanied by your own private guide, explore major attractions such as the Double Dragon Bridge, Jianshui Confucius Temple and Zhu Family Garden. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.

Escape the bustle of the city and discover two of the Yunnan Province’s most spectacular attractions outside of Kunming on this double-duty, full-day excursion. First, visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Stone Forest, stroll around the park with your tour guide who will explain the stories along the way and find the best location for photos. After a delicious Yunnan Style lunch, explore the Golden Temple, stroll around the halls and courtyards of the temple, gain deep insight into the Taoism in China, its people, culture and soul. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers.

Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Shaolin Temple on a private tour from Kunming by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, you will have plenty time to watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, or return Kunming.

Discover many of Yunnan’s most evocative and historical highlights: this comprehensive, 4-day tour offers a stress-free way to get acquainted with the province’s wild beauty. Visit historical temples and centuries-old villages, take part in a tofu-making workshop, enjoy a dip in natural hot springs, venture to the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, and much more. Meals, transit, guided tours, hotel pickup and drop-off, and accommodation are all included in the tour cost.

Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. People around China also call her “Spring City” because her climate is like spring all year round. Because of this, you will find colorful flowers blooming every season, and thus Kunming is also called “Flower City”. We will show you China’s biggest fresh flower market- Dounan Flower Market, were you can learn how to arrange flowers. Highlights: • Dounan Flower Market: Visit the biggest fresh flower trade market in China with more than 300 varieties. • Flower arranging workshop: Learn how to make a flower arrangement using seasonal flowers.

Take a two days photography tour to visit one of the most photo-genetic colorful land - Dongchuan Red Land. It boasts the most typical red soil in Yunnan's highland and it's definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Visiting this area, you'll be deeply impressed by the painting-like scenery of deep red, green and orange spread over thousands of hills and mountains. It looks like a colorful picture drawn by nature, though the real creators are the local farmers who 'painted' this naturally beautiful picture over the centuries.   The best time for a photography tour in Dongchuan is between mid-May and early June as well as from mid-October until November. In the winter months roads to Dongchuan may be blocked due to snow and ice. The scenery though is not less spectacular.

This is the ideal experience for nature lovers. Take the stress out of navigating and focus solely on the stunning views, by having personal tour guide and transport provided. Depart from your Kunming City hotel, cruise the Dian Lake, use the convenient cable car to reach the Dragon Gate at West Hill to get amazing panoramic view of the lake and city. Explore the temples and pavilions, gain insight view of the history and stories about the attraction. Finally, spend some leisure time at Yunnan Nationalities Village, get to know the architectural styles, religious beliefs, and folk customs of 26 ethnic groups. Watch and join the locals dance and singing. What a wonderful way to end the day! This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and door to door transfer.

Combine visits to three of Kunming's most popular places of worship—Bamboo Temple, Golden Temple and Yuantong Temple—during this full-day private tour. Enjoy fresh air, bamboo forest, peaceful nature and gain deep insight into the Taoism and Buddhism in China. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and door to door transfer.

Visit highlights of Kunming including the Stone Forest, Green Lake Park,flower market,West Hill and Dragon Gate with this Private 2 days tour from Kunming. You will be picked up Kunming hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at the Kunming hotel.

Experience China's Golden Triangle on this private 3-day tour of Shanghai, Beijing and Xi'an from Kunming by plane. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Explore key Shanghai highlights, stroll around Tian'anmen Square, see Beijing Olympic Stadium, climb up to Xi'an City Wall and check out the local muslim quarter. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai or return Kunming. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

In just two days, you can accomplish a lot of sightseeing from Kunming on this private guided tour. Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Stone Forest. Be amazed by the karst landscape, follow your tour guide to find the best location for photos. Take an easy walk around to snap photos of the famous Yuanyang Rice Terraces from different location. Capture stunning image of a dramatic sunrise and sunset moment. Visit local villages and market and learn from your guide about the local Hani communities. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch and travel by private vehicle. Tour includes the option to book local 3 or 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.