The diverse cuisine of Kunming’s minority groups is not what you might expect. This isn’t the land of dim sum, nor of Peking duck. Twenty-six minority cultures can be found in Yunnan, each with their own distinct culinary tradition. Often, the flavours ... Read More>>

At first glance, Kunming might seem an unlikely place to look for famous temples. Other Chinese cities are known for their elaborate and historical architecture – most prominently Beijing, but also Yunnan’s own Dali and Lijiang. However, Kunming ... Read More>>

Surprisingly for its size, Kunming has a thriving live music scene with several home grown bands, both Chinese and expat, playing regularly around the city and even nationally. From classical music to hardcore punk, the city has it all. If you see them ... Read More>>

Housed in a former factory space in the Kunming Loft Art Community on Xiba Road, this top class space is much more than just an art gallery. It is an easy mistake to compare TCG Nordica (TCG诺地卡文化中心) with Beijing’s 798 art district because ... Read More>>

Twentyyears ago, Dianchi was a country lake. Kunming residents could escape the city for a daytrip out on the water, boating or fishing. Dianchi developed a reputation as a resort – a moniker that has stuck even as the area developed into a suburb. The ... Read More>>

Kunming’s main art district goes by many names, some call it Kunming “Chuangku” (创库) or “creative warehouse”, others call it Kunming Art Loft Community. Following the same trend as in other major art districts around China, this art community is ... Read More>>

Tsingtao goes great with Chinese food – that crisp, almost flavourless beer is refreshing with China's sauce-heavy dishes. But on its own, light Chinese beer doesn't always satisfy. When craving a heftier brew, Kunming beer-lovers seek out import beers. Read More>>

Kunming has a great number of karaoke venues, but too many of them are poorly managed, which means that often the best laid KTV plans result in less than 100% satisfaction. Too help you avoid this Kunming KTV conundrum, here’s a list of unique ... Read More>>

Kunming is a major transit hub for all kinds of tourists, and has a number of hotels, hostels and guesthouses for people looking for places to stay. While the number and diversity of Kunming lodging is its advantage, the short-term nature of its ... Read More>>

For many foreigners, images of suppression and violence first spring to mind when thinking about the Cultural Revolution. Our Western text books teach us about perplexing persecutions and portray the Red Guard as a generation of youth unleashed to ... Read More>>

So you have finally come to the point in your trip where you want a decent cup of coffee and Nescafe just won’t suffice anymore? You want to sit outside and chat about life while sipping on a delicious cup of Java in the clean Kunming air? Well ... Read More>>