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Chinese Name: 昆明 English IPA: [kʊn'mɪŋ] Location: Central Yunnan Population (city): 6,850,000 Language: Southeast Mandarin and Kunming Dialect Zip code: 650000 Tel code: 0871 Time zone: UTC+8
Kunming is the capital and largest city in Yunnan Province, Southwest China. Today it is a prefecture-level city and the political, economic, communications, and cultural centers of the province, as well as the seat of the provincial government. Kunming is the forefront and the portal of China facing Southeast Asia, South Asia, and even the Middle East, southern Europe, and Africa. It is called the Spring City due to its moderate weather. According to a report by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2016, Kunming ranked as 2nd livable city in China.
Highlights:
- Spring City: With its perpetual spring-like weather which provides the ideal climate for plants and flowers, Kunming is known as the “Spring City”. The city is covered with blossoms and lush vegetation all year round.
- Minority Culture: Kunming is a multi-ethnic city. Ethnic minorities account for about 13% of the city’s total population, including Yi, Hui, Bai, Miao, Lisu, Zhuang, Dai, Hani, and so on. Among them, Yi minority has the largest population, and the torch festival of Yi has long been famous in Yunnan.
- Noted Tourist Attractions: Kunming owns many national and provincial scenic spots such as Stone Forest World Geological Park, Dianchi lake, Jiuxiang cave, Jiaozi snow mountain, as well as the World Horticulture Expo Park and Yunnan ethnic village, etc.
- Birdwatching: Every winter, black-headed gulls from Siberia fly to Kunming and settle in Green Lake and Dianchi Lake, forming a harmonious scene of human beings and nature.
