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Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, is balmy all the year round. The natural beauty and minority culture flourish in this mild climate. Kunming has always played a pivotal role in the communication of southwestern China.
- Air quality: ★★★★★
- Foreigner-friendly degree: ★★★★☆
- Public security degree: ★★★☆☆
- Hygienic degree: ★★★★☆
- Traffic jam degree: ★★★☆☆
- Internationalization level: ★★★☆☆
- Consumption level: ★★★☆☆
- Language: Mandarin, Southwestern mandarin
- Best traveling season: Mar. to Oct.
- Tourist resources: landscape
- Airport to downtown: 5 km
- Demographics: Han (87.67%), Yi (8%), Hui (2.98%)
- Key words: balmy, peacock, limestone, temperature difference, multi-ethnic, blossom, terraced field, crossing-over bridge rice noodles, jade.
Local Delicacies: Fried Cowhide (Youzha Niupi油炸牛皮), Crossing-over Bridge Rice Noodles (Guoqiao Mixian过桥米线), Steam Pot Chicken (Qiguoji汽锅鸡), Flowers Cakes (Xianhuabing鲜花饼), Sweet Bamboo Meal (Xiangzhufan香竹饭), Yunnan Spring Rolls (Yunan Chunjuan云南春卷), Pumi Rice Sausage (Pumi Fanchang普米饭肠).
Local Specialities: Porphyry Copper Arts and Rafts (Bantong Gongyi斑铜工艺), Yunnan Go Chess Pieces (Yunnan Weiqizi云南围棋子), Batik (Laran蜡染), Tie-dyeing Cloth (Zharanbu扎染布), Ivory Carving Products (Yadiao Zhipin牙雕制品), National Costume and Ornaments (Mingzu Fushi民族服装服饰), Tinware (Xiqi锡器), Telescope (Wangyuanjing 望远镜), Cigarette (Xiangyan香烟), Tea Leaves (Chaye茶叶), Wild Edible Fungus (Yesheng Shiyongjun野生食用菌), Yuannan Tributary Rice (Yunnan Gongmi云南贡米), Glass Painting (Bolihua玻璃画), Feather Picture (Yumaohua羽毛画), Yunnan Bamboo Shoots (Yunnan Zhusun云南竹笋), Jade (Yuqi玉器).
- ·Usually food and fruits are sold by Kilo instead of Chinese Jin (half kilo), it would be better to confirm that before you buy.
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·The ultraviolet radiation in Kunming is always strong , so it's a good idea to bring along a hat or an umbrella. For the sharp temperature difference, a nice coat or nice outer ware would keep you warm in the morning and evening, especially in autumn and winter.
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