Kunming lies in the southwest of China, in the north of Tianchin Lake. It is the capital of Yunnan province. Kunming has in recent years increased popularity not only among the Chinese population, but also among the Tursites. Because of its interesting location (less than 1900 meters above sea level), short and dry winters and long mild summers, it is nicknamed the „city of eternal spring“. Different kinds of plants thrive here, and almost all year, Kunming is abundantly filled with several types of flowers. If you are going to Kunming, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with information on local traffic and points of interest that you can visit during your trips.
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Places of interest
- The Dragon Gate is a place you will enjoy if you enjoy the beautiful views of the surroundings. You can either take the bus all the way to the
entrance, or step up all the way.
- Yuantong Temple will be your cup of coffee if you love history. You will simply love the atmosphere of one of China’s oldest Buddhist temples.
- If you spend more days in Kunming, reserve a day to visit the Xishan Forest Park. It is a place with charming surroundings and many leisure activities.
Basic information about the metro in Kunming
Kunming Metro, which was first introduced to the public in 2012, currently has a total of 4 lines in operation. These lines have a total route of 87.2 km. Currently there are 5 lines under construction and another 5 are being planned.
Ticket price
You can purchase either a one-way ticket or a Kunming Card with a 10% discount on fare.
In the case of a one-way fare, the price varies depending on the distance traveled. For the first 4 kilometers you will pay 2 yuan, for 4-9 km 3 yuan, 4 yuan for 9-16 km, 5 yuan for 16-25 km, for 25-36 km 6 yuan and for a distance of 36-49 km you will pay 7 yuan.
Both fare types are available at any metro station. Children under 130 cm can use the metro free of charge.
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The list of all metro stations in Kunming
Kunming’s metro system is consists of four lines.
Line number 1 – Red
You can find these stations on the azure line: South Ring Road, Railway Station, Fude, Rixin Road, Wujiaba, Changhong West Road, Xiaodong Village, Erji Road, Xingyao Road, New Asia Athletics Park, South Coach Station, Dounan, Chunrong Street, Tuofeng Street, Lianda Street, Yikang South Road, University Town, University Town South
Line number 2 – Blue
You can find these stations on the blue line: North Coach Station, Longtou Street, Sijiaying, Yangchangcun, Linyuqiao, Beichen, Jinxing, Baiyun Road, North Railway Station, Chuanxingulou, Jiaosanqiao, Dongfeng Square, Tangzixiang, South Ring Road
Line number 3 – Pink
You can find these stations on the pink line: Western Hills, Chejiabi,
Line number 6 – Azure
You can find these stations on the azure line: East Coach Station, Airport Center
Time tables
All lines start after 6 am and finish around 11. Frequency of the journey depends on the day, time and particular line. However, you rarely wait more than a few minutes on the subway.
Bus transportation
There is also a bus service in the city. However, bus transportation is more time-consuming and threatens to get to the column. Use the same card for the bus as for the metro. Timetable information is easy to find on site.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
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Conclusion
Whatever you decide to visit Kunming, we wish you a lot of interesting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city
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