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Kunming, China
Kunming enjoys one of the best climates of any Chinese city, with spring-like temperatures year-round that make walking a pleasure in any season. Green Lake Park is the social heart of the city, where locals practice tai chi, dance, and play music around a picturesque lake. The Bird and Flower Market is a lively warren of stalls selling not just birds and flowers but also jade, tea, and Yunnan handicrafts. Yuantong Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Kunming, dates to the Tang dynasty. The Western Hills above Dianchi Lake offer hiking with temples carved into cliff faces and panoramic views across the vast lake. The Stone Forest (Shilin), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a surreal landscape of 270-million-year-old limestone formations about 85 kilometers from the city. Kunming's food reflects Yunnan's position near Southeast Asia, with cross-bridge noodles, wild mushroom dishes, and ethnic minority cuisines.
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Kunming sits at 1,890 meters elevation — the mild temperatures and strong sun mean you need both sunscreen and a light layer for cloud cover changes.
March through May and September through November are ideal, though Kunming's nickname of 'Spring City' means comfortable walking weather year-round.