Kunming, China
Kunming Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of Kunming. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 14 free and cheap things to do: Green Lake Park · Yunnan Provincial Museum · Wenlin Street walk
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Free & cheap picks covered
- Green Lake Park
- Yunnan Provincial Museum
- Wenlin Street walk
- Haigeng Dam gulls
- Guandu Ancient Town walk
- Yuantong Temple grounds
- Jinma Biji Archway square
- Kundu Night Market stroll
- +6 more
Money-saving topics
- Cloudland International Youth Hostel
- The Hump Hostel
- Kunming Hump Hostel
Day by day
Your days in Kunming
- Day 1Green Lake and Wenlin Street
- Day 2Museum and Guandu Ancient Town
- Day 3Dianchi Lake and Western Hills
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Budget Travel in Kunming
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Top Money-Saving Tips · Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
3 Days in Kunming on a Budget
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Old Kunming Heritage Walk · Kunming Noodles and Snacks Walk · Yunnan University and Wenlin Street Art Walk
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Co-Working Spaces · Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
What to Skip in Kunming
Managing Your Money
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