Kunming World Heritage | Kunming Stone Forest Yuantong Temple Western Hills 3-Day Tour

Welcome to Kunming, the "Spring City." Our guide will meet you at the arrival hall of the airport/train station and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest. If it is still early and you would like to explore the surroundings, you can also ask the guide for professional travel advice. How to Get There 1. By Air: Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) has many direct international routes, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Nepal, etc., as well as many direct domestic routes, such as Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Xi'an, Hong Kong, etc. 2. By Train: Kunming has two train stations, namely Kunming Railway Station and Kunming South Railway Station. You can take a train or high-speed rail to Kunming from various cities in China, such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Guilin, Guiyang, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, etc.

This morning, we will drive 78 kilometers (about 1.5 hours) to visit the Stone Forest Scenic Area, known as "God's Bonsai." The Stone Forest Scenic Area, also known as Yunnan Stone Forest, is famous for its stunning karst landscape and has the high praise of being the essence of the world's karst landscapes. You can take a sightseeing bus to tour the Greater Stone Forest and Lesser Stone Forest in sequence, admire and learn about various unique karst landscape features up close, and listen to moving legends about the Stone Forest. After the tour, return to downtown Kunming and visit Yuantong Temple. Yuantong Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming, with a history of over 1,200 years. It is also the only temple in China that simultaneously accommodates Han Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism. It is quite famous in southwestern China and Southeast Asia, with flourishing incense offerings. Finally, you can also walk about 700 meters from Yuantong Temple to visit Cuihu Park. Cuihu Park is named for its emerald waters on all sides, emerald bamboo in all seasons, and emerald willows in summer and autumn. It has the reputation of being the "jade in the city" and is the leisure center for Kunming locals. Every day, many citizens walk, enjoy the scenery, dance, and exercise here, making it the best place to experience Kunming's lifestyle atmosphere.

This morning, you will go to the Western Hills for sightseeing. [Western Hills] is located by the shore of Dianchi Lake. From the summit, you can overlook the beautiful panorama of Dianchi Lake, making it an excellent travel destination for leisurely hiking and enjoying natural beauty. On the Western Hills, there is also Yunnan's largest and most exquisite Taoist grotto, the [Longmen Grottoes], available for visiting. These grottoes are embedded in sheer cliffs, like a magnificent work jointly created by nature and humans, and each grotto has its own unique history and story. Tip: A half-day tour of the Western Hills generally includes round-trip sightseeing bus, one one-way cable car, and one one-way electric cart within the scenic area. After touring the Western Hills, we will conclude this wonderful 3-day World Heritage tour in Kunming. Our guide will take you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Extend this trip 1. If you want to spend more time in Kunming, you can add a one-day tour to visit attractions such as the Yunnan Provincial Museum, Guandu Ancient Town, Dounan Flower Market (Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market), and Nanqiang Street Night Market. 2. If you want to continue visiting other distinctive attractions in Yunnan, such as Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Jianshui, Dongchuan Red Land, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, etc., you can contact our customer service to arrange it for you. 3. If you want to continue exploring other cities in China, such as Chengdu, Tibet, Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., we can also plan a perfect trip for you.