Kunming

Kunming, the eternal “Spring City,” captivates with its floral abundance and geological marvels. Journey to the Stone Forest (UNESCO World Heritage), a 270-million-year-old karst labyrinth sculpted by ancient seas, where limestone pinnacles rise like petrified giants. Along Dianchi Lake, the Yunnan Ethnic Village offers immersive encounters with 25 minority cultures—watch Dai water-splashing dances, try your hand at Yi embroidery, and admire replica villages from Tibet to Hani. For panoramic vistas, hike Xishan Dragon Gate, a Taoist cliffside sanctuary where grottoes overlook the lake’s shimmering expanse. In this climate of perpetual spring, witness red-billed gulls pirouette over Green Lake Park, or lose yourself in Dounan Flower Market’s kaleidoscopic blooms—a symphony of orchids, camellias, and roses that fuels Asia’s floral trade. A seamless fusion of nature’s artistry and living traditions!