Kunming
capital of Yunnan province, China
Live & travel in Kunming
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 18, 2026
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 24°−1°
- Rain
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
Best months: May, June, July, August, and September
NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Kunming
5 missions from 5 countries
Where to eat in Kunming
- Shiping HuiguanSplurge
Cuihu Nan Lu, 24 Zhonghe Xiang (翠湖南路中和巷24号)
- Heavenly MannaBudget
74 Wenhua Alley, Wenlin Street (文林街文化巷74号; Wénlínjiē Wénhuàxiàng)
- Flavor StreetMid-range
Store 48, Taiyang Xincheng, Longquan Lu (龙泉路泰暘欣城58号商铺; Lóngquánlù Tàiyángxīnchéng)
- Makye AmeSplurge
Jinhuapu Lu (Inside the Kunming office of Diqing Prefecture) (近华浦路迪庆州驻昆办二楼)
- Aoma Meili Pub
60 Dongfeng East Road (东风东路60号; Dōngfēngdōnglù)
- Soho
In the Kundu Bar District
- Shelter Bar
295 Yuantong East Road (圆通东路295号; Yuántōngdōnglù)
- Dyonysos (狄俄尼索)
Baoshanjie 1, 8th floor (盘龙区宝善街宝善1号8楼(近前景动感天下));
- Freedom Bar
Renmin East Road (人民东路; Rénmíndōnglù)
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kunming · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Kunming?
The travel guide to Kunming lists Shiping Huiguan, Heavenly Manna, Flavor Street, and Makye Ame.
Is Kunming safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates China at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Kunming?
Roughly $2,150 per month for a remote worker, based on China price levels (48% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Kunming in November?
In November Kunming averages a high of 24°C, a low of -1°C and about 21 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Kunming?
5 diplomatic missions, including Laos (Consulate General), Malaysia (Consulate General), and Thailand (Consulate General).
Cities in China
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.