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How to find the Best Street Food in Kunming
Kunming is a charming city in China that richly deserves to be visited. There are plenty of remarkable appeals in this city that makes it a tourist hotspot. The incredible tastes of the food served here make Kunming quite appealing for sure! The tips that are given in the article below will help you find the best street food in Kunming. 1. Inquire from the hotel The staff of the hotel that you are staying at will be able to provide you with all the information that you need to enjoy a sensational culinary journey in the city. Try to speak to the staff as soon as you come so that you will have a fairly good idea about the best dining spots the city offers. You will be able to find out about the best restaurant in the area with ease this way. If you want transport arranged to the restaurant, your hotel would most likely oblige. If you stay at a centrally located hotel like Grand Park Kunming it will be quite easy for you to access the myriad of popular Kunming restaurants. This will give you the chance to enjoy a sensational culinary adventure with ease. 2. Research online The internet provides a vast amount of information for free! You will be able to find all the information you need about the best restaurants in the city as you browse online. You will find ratings and reviews of those who have dined at the restaurants too so it will be easier for you to make a well-informed decision. Take your time and do the research and learn all you can about the popular dishes in the city as well. As a number of people living in the city are not very fluent in English, it will be hard for you to ask them for details about the dishes served. So the information that you find online will truly be of use to you. 3. Speak to the locals If you get the chance to mingle with the locals, you will be able to find out all you can about the best places to eat in the city. Talk to the taxi drivers, the fellow guests at the hotel or even those who volunteer information as you travel on public buses! The precious tips that they give will help you to relish the best flavours of the land for sure! If you have friends who are living in the city, it will be quite easy for you to obtain the necessary information too. 4. The best dishes in Kunming After your extensive research, you will come to realize that there are plenty of sensational dishes to enjoy in Kunming! Yunnan rice noodles, potato stewed rice, Yunnan-style steamed chicken, glue pudding made from bean flour and stinky tofu are must-try dishes here. The legendary Yunnan ham which boasts of a history of 250 years is also incredibly popular among meat lovers! Don’t forget to sample ru bing, pineapple rice, Pu-Er Tea, braised wild mushrooms and Yunnan mashed potatoes too! 5. The best restaurants in Kunming Now you know about the top dishes to try out in Yunnan. Now you should try and find the best restaurants in the city! Hongdouyuan Restaurant, Yike Yin, Wicker Basket, Spanish Restaurant, Cacaja Indian Restaurant, 1910 South Railway Station, Origus and Prague Cafe Coffee Hall are some of the most sought after restaurants in the city. Xiba Road is also incredibly popular among the foodies as the street has some very popular restaurants. You should take a stroll along the Beijing Road, Sanshi Street, Xishi District, and Dianchi Road to complete your sensational culinary adventure in the mesmerizing city of Kunming
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the schedule of Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport. The fights are operated three times a week and will be operational until 25 October 2019. Lucky Air departs from Kunming to St. Petersburg on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and returns on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flights utilise the Airbus A330 aircraft with two classes of service, business and economy. All of 303 seats are equipped with individual entertainment system. In-flight service includes meals and beverages. Kunming is the capital of the southwestern province of Yunnan in China, which is located on the border with Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. The population includes dozens of ethnic groups, which makes Yunnan one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the world. The province has several ancient cities, nature reserves, and the foothills of Tibet. Kunming Changshui International Airport serves as a hub for Lucky Air and offers convenient connections to continue the journey to destinations in China, as well as Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam. For the first four months of 2019, direct passenger traffic between St. Petersburg and points of China grew by 73% compared to the same period of 2018 and amounted to 77 thousand passengers. In the IATA Summer season of 2019, Pulkovo Airport offers direct flights to the Chinese cities of Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Kunming, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Urumqi, Wuhan, Xi'an.
Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China
As the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, Kunming has earnt a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Known locally as the 'City of Eternal Spring', in honour of its comfortable climate and flowers which are in bloom all year round. Tourists are also drawn to Kunming for the richness of its history as the entrance to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route connecting Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar, India and the world beyond. Not to mention striking landmarks, such as Yuantong Temple (below), Dianchi Lake and the eerie Stone Forest (main image), found in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, 56 miles from Kunming. Looking to build its presence in Southwest China and take advantage of the increasing interest in Yunnan from international tourists -- which generated an uptick of 7.3%, rising to 5.7 million visitors in 2015 – AirAsia has introduced a new non-stop service from Kota Kinabalu, in Malaysia, to Kunming, as of 30 November 2018. The four times weekly direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming marks AirAsia Group’s fourth route into the capital of Yunnan province after Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand. It is also AirAsia’s 10th international route from its Kota Kinabalu hub. AirAsia Malaysia CEO, Riad Asmat, said: “We are pleased to offer direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kunming, the capital and largest city of Yunnan. Kunming, known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, is known for its pleasant climate and blooming flowers all year round, and is the perfect gateway to Southwest China. Asmat added: “This new route signals our commitment to expanding Kota Kinabalu as our hub in East Malaysia. We have launched three international routes from Kota Kinabalu this year to Bangkok, Macao and now Kunming. We are also doubling our flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shenzhen from 1 November 2018. "We have carried more than 700,000 passengers travelling between China and Kota Kinabalu, and we are confident this new route will further boost visitor arrivals.”
Etihad celebrates JV with China Eastern Airlines at ATM2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28 April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The service starts with four weekly frequencies and will increase to a daily frequency starting 12 September 2025, further boosting connectivity between the UAE and China. Seamless connectivity and a stronger combined network Building upon the launch of the Joint Venture, the two airlines have also signed a new agreement between their respective loyalty programmes at the Arabian Travel Market on 29 April. Starting 1 June 2025, members of Etihad Guest and Eastern Miles programmes can earn and redeem miles across both airlines' global networks — unlocking greater value and seamless travel experiences for loyalty members. The Etihad Airways – China Eastern Airlines JV, initially announced in June 2024, now becomes operational, offering seamless connectivity and a stronger combined network. This JV signifies the long-standing ties between the UAE and China by offering expanded travel options and seamless travel experiences for passengers travelling between major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xi’an, and Kunming, and key cities in the UAE and across the Middle East and Africa regions. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer of Etihad Airways, said: "The official launch of our Joint Venture with China Eastern is a major leap forward—not just for our two airlines, but for the future of both the UAE and China. By combining our networks and aligning our loyalty programmes, we’re not only expanding choice and connectivity for our guests, but also setting the foundation for a new era of cooperation, innovation, and shared success across our markets." More convenience for passengers Wan Qingchao, Executive Vice President of China Eastern, stated: "The launch of the Shanghai-Abu Dhabi route and the implementation of the joint business cooperation with Etihad Airways are key achievements in advancing our shared vision under the Belt and Road Initiative. Backed by a modern Zayed International Airport, we will further enhance our transit capabilities and improve travel convenience for passengers." The partnership is the first Joint Venture between a Middle Eastern airline and a Chinese airline, setting a precedent for future bilateral aviation agreements. Both airlines will continue to align in areas including codeshare flights, joint marketing initiatives, and customer experience enhancements. The new China Eastern flight currently operates four times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), with a one-way flight duration of approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes. The A330 aircraft is equipped with high-speed inflight Wi-Fi, enabling passengers to stay connected throughout the journey.
Fliggy releases travel insights following 2025 Qingming Festival
Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy just released a report showcasing its travel insights for the recently concluded three-day Qingming Festival holiday period. For this year’s holiday, savvy travelers who headed overseas strategically extended their trips by taking four extra days off before the holiday, creating nine-day international getaways. Indeed, bookings for outbound trips made two days prior to the holiday were up by 20 percent year on year. Meanwhile, the sale of tickets for overseas attractions rose by 56 percent, while that of railway tickets abroad surged by 293 percent. Fliggy analysts also noted a 172 percent increase in overseas cruise bookings for the holiday season. Destinations of choice for outbound travellers included Japan, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Macau SAR, France, and Australia. But while many opted for these classic standbys, a growing number have sought to go farther afield, booking trips to Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Netherlands, and Italy. Qingming Festival domestic travel in 2025 The report also noted that, when it came to domestic travel in China for the festival, average spending per person was up by almost five percent. Meanwhile, medium-distance road trips appeared to be the vacation of preference for many holiday-makers, and car rental orders surged by 41 percent year-on-year. Likewise, many travellers opted to drive themselves to such destinations as Chengdu, Haikou, Sanya, Guangzhou, Kunming, Hangzhou, Beijing, Chongqing, Dali, and Xi’an. The most visited cities for this year were Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Nanjing, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Xi’an. However, a growing number of travellers made their way to second-tier cities like Zhangjiajie, Jingdezhen, Qingyuan, Zhoushan, and Taizhou. There was also a notable increase in bookings for outdoor activities for this year, as tea-picking tours were up 20 percent, and edible foraging tours by 47 percent. Likewise, cultural heritage tours featuring intangible cultural heritage sites and hands-on workshops grew by 68 percent year-on-year.
Singaporeans travel to secondary cities and longer-haul destinations this Hari Raya Puasa: Trip.com
Hari Raya Puasa, traditionally celebrated with gatherings of family and friends, is now a major moment driving demand for international travel. According to Trip.com, international travel bookings by Singaporeans for this year’s Hari Raya Puasa season (29 March to 6 April 2025) grew by over 60% compared to the year before (6 to 14 April 2024). The latest insights, drawn from Trip.com booking data, also showed that Singaporeans increasingly favouring secondary cities and further-flung destinations, as well as theme park attractions while taking longer overseas trips for their Hari Raya travels. “Hari Raya Puasa is a cherished festive season, where family, community and faith take precedence over other pursuits. As Singaporeans increasingly prioritise travel with their families during this special season, they are also approaching travel with greater intent, blending meaningful reunions with a desire to explore newer destinations,” said Edmund Ong, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore. “As traveller preferences become more varied, Trip.com is focused on making travel discovery, planning and booking easier for our users by leveraging our cutting-edge technology and Trip.Best lists, so that travellers can focus on enjoying their travels and relishing the moments that truly matter.” Secondary cities, long-haul destinations grow in popularity for Hari Raya Travels While places closer to home like Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur continued to top the list of most popular destinations among travellers from Singapore, secondary cities like Guangzhou and Osaka have surged in popularity – entering the list of top 10 destinations for Singaporeans during Hari Raya season for the first time (Table 1). In addition, demand for travel to destinations like Chongqing, Chengdu, Busan, Shenzhen, Xiamen and Ipoh more than doubled year-on-year (Table 2), showing Singaporeans’ desire to head down paths less travelled for new discoveries and experiences. Top 10 International Destinations (Cities) for Singapore Travellers International Destinations with the Biggest Growth in Travel Demand Among Singapore Travellers 1 Bangkok 1 Chongqing* 347% 2 Kuala Lumpur 2 Chengdu* 343% 3 Seoul 3 Kunming* 255% 4 Tokyo 4 Seoul 235% 5 Shanghai 5 Busan* 231% 6 Taipei 6 Osaka* 229% 7 Manila 7 Johor Bahru* 209% 8 Hong Kong 8 Shenzhen* 195% 9 Guangzhou* 9 Xiamen* 186% 10 Osaka* 10 Ipoh* 184% *New addition to the top 10 list in 2025 *Secondary cities Table 1 Table 2 Beyond visiting destinations in Asia Pacific, Singaporeans also venturing further – bookings for travel to Spain, Switzerland, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada and Germany during the 2025 Hari Raya season more than tripled compared to the year before. Some took their journeys even further to Lima, Peru – the furthest destination booked by a Singapore traveller this Hari Raya. This signals a shift in preferences, with Singaporeans venturing to further-flung destinations rich in culture, nature and novelty. Singaporeans taking longer trips, with a penchant for visiting theme park attractions This year, Singaporeans are taking longer trips, with the average trip length rising to 9.19 days in this year’s Hari Raya season from 8.38 days last year. Trip.com’s data revealed that Singaporean travellers spent 5.9% more on international flights and hotels compared to the same period last year, signalling continued interest in seeking value for money on their trips. When it came to experiences, theme park attractions stood out as clear favourites among Singaporean travellers. Four in five of the most popular attractions booking for this year’s Hari Raya travels are for major theme parks in the Asia Pacific region (Table 3). These attractions continue to resonate with Singaporeans for their blend of family-friendly entertainment and iconic urban views. Top 5 Attractions Among Singapore Travellers 1 Universal Studios Japan* 2 Haeundae Blueline Park* 3 SHIBUYA SKY 4 Hong Kong Disneyland* 5 Shanghai Disney Resort* *Theme park attractions Table 3
Medical tourism to strengthen ties between Bangladesh and China
In a revolutionary move, Bangladesh sent off its first group of patients, doctors, and travel agencies to China, setting a course for the expansion of the medical tourism sector between the two nations. On Monday, 10th March, the pioneering group flew from Dhaka to Kunming in Yunnan Province where the patients will undergo examinations and treatment. The 31-member group is made up of patients and escorting family members, medical professionals, travel agents, and members of the media. Among those at the send-off were Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Bangladeshi foreign secretary Mohammed Jashim Uddin, along with guests from the medical and travel sectors of both nations. A consensus between nations During the send-off ceremony, Yao remarked that this initial visit to China is the result of a consensus between the two nations and reflects his country’s commitment to address Bangladesh’s most urgent medical needs. Uddin likewise wished the travellers well as he expressed their collective gratitude to the host institutions in Yunnan for giving Bangladeshi patients access to quality medical treatment. The foreign secretary also thanked the Chinese government for its long-standing support and assistance in the fields of public healthcare and humanitarian aid and looked forward to further strengthening bilateral relations to bring greater benefits to both nations.
Vietnam to build railway line to China
Vietnam is slated to commence the construction of a new railway line from the northern port city of Haiphong to the Chinese border before the year ends. In a statement made on 22nd December, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chan declared that the government will submit the project to the National Assembly for formal approval in February. The rail line will be 417 kilometres long and run from Haiphong through Hanoi to Lao Cai Province which borders Yunnan Province in southern China. It is expected to be the first of two high-speed links with China, which is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner. Taking a cue from the neighbours Officials from the two countries have been discussing rail links for some time, but the success of the high-speed line built through northern Laos, and similar lines in China, are believed to have convinced the senior officials they should do the same to bolster trade and tourism. Rail services have clearly become a priority for the Vietnamese, with President To Lam discussing high-speed links with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping during a state visit to Beijing in August. Last year, China said it was ready to offer grants to Vietnam to boost the railway between Kunming and the Vietnamese port city of Haiphong, and other transport links from southern China to Hanoi. Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has been preparing the pre-feasibility report for the project which may be considered an initiative under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. As of October 2024, the Southeast Asian nation is slated to invest about US$11 billion in the railway initiative.
Cross-border tourism train Star Express goes on its initial trip to Vientiane
Star Express, a cross-border railway connecting China and Laos, made its initial run on 24th September. This initial voyage ran from Kunming in China’s Yunnan province and made its way to Laos’ capital Vientiane. The train crossed the Tropic of Cancer and passed through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang as it made its way to its destination. During the inaugural run that spanned three nights and four days, passengers enjoyed breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and ethnic customs during their journey. This also enabled them to experience the natural charm of Xishuangbanna and stroll through the Buddhist land of Luang Prabang, all the while enjoying the rich cultural diversity along the route. A great way to promote cultural exchange Developed by CTG Asset, a subsidiary of the China Tourism Group, Star Express aims to help implement China’s Belt and Road Initiative in order to promote cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries. The train was designed and renovated by professional teams from China and overseas who took into account environmental protection and safety. As such, it features state of the art high-speed rail soundproofing technology and an integrated intelligent information system, complemented by a user-friendly smart operating system. Entertainment facilities such as on-demand movies and interactive games are also available aboard to spice up travellers' experiences.
AirAsia Group announces delivery of new aircraft units
AirAsia Group announced the delivery of four brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. This addition of these four A321neos expands the airline’s total fleet to an impressive 221 aircraft. With these new planes, AirAsia now has eight operational A321neos serving AirAsia Malaysia and Thailand. The much anticipated arrival of the four aircraft saw the immediate commencement of its flight operations across the two airlines, while providing greater flexibility on short to medium-haul routes such as Kuching, Tawau, Shenzhen, Kunming, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, and more. AirAsia Group CEO Bo Lingam said of the latest acquisitions: “These aircraft will be a key enabler for our Fly-thru services that have been integral to our network growth, complementing our direct flights that connect our guests affordably to numerous unique and unexplored destinations around the world.” The number of AirAsia’s Fly-Thru guests rose to 18 percent this year. The addition of the new aircraft to its fleet could raise numbers by 25 percent come 2025. The airline also hopes to expand its fleet to over 300 aircraft. A versatile new approach As the longest-fuselage aircraft of the Airbus’ single-aisle A320 fleet, the A321neo’s advanced technology and fuel efficiency align perfectly with AirAsia’s goals of reducing operational costs while maintaining a superior travel experience for its guests. The aircraft's versatility allows it to land at smaller airports, serve secondary cities, and scale up operations with 30 percent lower costs compared to wide-body aircraft.
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