After two years, the new airport in Kunming has finally finished its construction phase, and is now in the process of being inspected. If everything goes according to schedule, it will begin trial operation in December. The new airport is located in ... Read More>>
According to reports, the 1st Dianchi Lake Transasia International Food Festival will open October 18th at the Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Center. The festival will run to October 20th. Read More>>
A blogger in Kunming recently posted photos of a local store, which is a very convincing “copy” of an Apple store. Not only does it mimic the layout, design features and products of an Apple store, it also provides the exact same services of a ... Read More>>
According to a recent announcement by the Kunming Municipal Tourism Administration, Kunming World Expo Park is planning to abolish the park’s 100 RMB entrance fee in an effort to attract more visitors. The plan is still in the planning stage, and an ... Read More>>
Kunming’s new Xiaoshao International Airport is planned to open before year’s end. The airport, which is still currently under construction, is located in Guandu District about 25 km east of downtown Kunming. After its completion it will be the ... Read More>>
Eight-digit phone numbers will be adopted in Kunming within this year, according to reports from Kunming Government. The measure aims to strengthen the infrastructure construction of the broadband communication network, satellite positioning systems and ... Read More>>
One of the world-famous fashion retail giants, H&M(Hennes & Mauritz), was opened at Block B of Kunming Golden Eagle Shopping Plaza and stirred a new round of fashion frenzy among locals. On its opening day, numerous fans of H&M crowded into the... Read More>>
The world famous English National Ballet School is scheduled to perform the ballet version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” at Kunming Theatre on June 5th. Renowned dancers Sarah Maria Smith and Jonathan Barton will lead the ... Read More>>
According to reports, construction of a high-speed railway line from Kunming to Singapore started on April 25th. The rail linking China and South Asia will be completed in 2020, according to the plan by the Chinese government. The railway will start from ... Read More>>
The 2011 China (Kunming) International Culture & Tourism Festival (Kunming Carnival) will be held from April 30th to May 2nd. During the three-day celebration, 16 events including dance parade, Panlongjiang River Lantern Fair and folk performances will ... Read More>>
On March 27th, flights of China Eastern Airlines from Lhasa to Kunming officially resumed services. The flights take off at 11:35 from Lhasa, arrive in Shangri-La at 13:15 for a 40-minute break and land in Kunming at 14:55. Read More>>
A strong earthquake with a 7.2 magnitude, struck eastern Burma (20.8 Degrees North and 99.8 Degrees East) at 21:55 on March 24 (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Network Center. Tremors were also felt in many parts of Yunnan Province. Because ... Read More>>
A rumour that Starbucks will open a branch in Kunming has been going around for two years already. However, a huge eye-catching advertisement of Starbucks was recently placed in Shuncheng Plaza, suggesting that a Starbucks will indeed open in the city soon. ... Read More>>
According to reports, Kunming Zoo is now holding the Cherry Blossoms Festival as cherry blossoms are currently in full bloom. The festival is attracting thousands of visitors during the weekends. It is estimated that over 40 thousand people entered the zoo ... Read More>>
A new Kunming park regulation came into force March 1st. According to the regulation, people who spray graffiti and tear down or paste small advertisements on the facilities of the parks will face a fine of 50-200 RMB. Read More>>
The 21st China Orchid Exposition is scheduled to be held at Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Centre from Feb 18th to 21st, 2011. This will be first time for Kunming to host the event. As one of the top orchid expos in China, the Kunming ... Read More>>
The Dianchi Lake Temple Fair will be held from February 3-8 during the Spring Festival in Yunnan Folk Village. In the temple fair, there will be many kinds of folk performances such as dragon and lion dancing shows, magic tricks, etc. See Also: Green Lake: ... Read More>>
Getting there: take bus No. 4, 22, 52, 54 or 100 The first ever Kunming Daguanlou Park Lantern Festival began on January 28. The festival boasts 40 groups of lanterns of different themes and will last 30 days. The lanterns will be lit from 18:30 to 23:30 ... Read More>>
The 2011 Spring Kunming Old Street Temple Fair kicked off on January 16 and will last 44 days. The temple fair features many activities rich in Kunming traditions and culture, including folk-custom dance performances, folk art shows, folk crafts, as well as ... Read More>>
The 2nd Kunming Camellia Flower Festival will be held in the Kunming Jindian Camellia Garden from January 28 to February 28. The Jindian Camellia Garden has an area of 107,000 square meters and over 20,000 camellias. When the camellias are in bloom, the ... Read More>>
The classic Turkish dance troupe “The Fire of Anatolia,” hailed as the one of the world’s premiere dance groups, will perform at the Yunnan Grand Theatre on January 18th and 19th. The world famous choreographer, Mustafa Erdogan, is the ... Read More>>
On December 30th, a pharmaceutical factory exploded, killing 5 and injured at least 7 workers in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. See Also: Take a Number: How to Handle a Chinese Hospital Read More>>
The 1st ever annual Kunming Household Appliances Fair will be held from Jan 14th to Jan 31st, 2011 at the Kunming International Exhibition and Convention Center. The scope of the items for exhibition will cover household appliances, well-known high-quality ... Read More>>
The“Five Miles” Music Festival (五百里城市音乐节) is going to be held on December 24th at Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden. Popular Chinese bands like Second Hand Rose, Miserable Faith, Zhou Yunpeng & Ruins, Shanren and a number of ... Read More>>