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DESTINATION
IN ASIA
» Kunming «
Kunming
is situated in central Yunnan and north of the Dianchi Basin
and skirted on three sides by mountains, with one side
opening onto the Dianchi Lake. Endowed with a pleasant
climate, the city's 15,000 square kilometers of land is
adorned with more than 400 kinds of flowers. Kunming is
world-famous for its abundance of camellias, orchids,
azaleas and Primula malacoides , which can be found in the
Kunming Botanical Garden, where 4,000 varieties of tropical
and subtropical plants grow profusely. Kunming is also a
renowned historical and cultural city in southwest China. In
ancient times it was an important gateway to the celebrated
Silk Road which conducted to Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and
India. The city's highland scenery is alluring, its karts
landform is bewitching. Its people are known for their
varied and exotic habits and customs, and its land is
pockmarked with historical artifacts, places of cultural
interest, and gardens landscaped with a picturesque taste.
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Location
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: China, East Asia |
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Visa
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Myanmar passport holders require the visa before
visiting China For other nationalities, please check
with the China Embassy before visiting.
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Time
Zone
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: GMT
+ 8
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When
to go
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Spring (February, March, April) and Autumn (August,
September, October).
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Currency |
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Chinese Renminbi (CNY)
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Airport tax
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: CNY
90 (US$ 12) is at the time of issuing ticket.
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Languages
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Cantonese and Mandarin are official languages but
English is also spoken.
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Where
to visit
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: The
Royal Palace, Amsterdams Historisch Museum, Van Gogh
Museum, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House,
Nemo, Artis Zoo and many more museum and places.
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What
to do
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: Enjoy Folk Dances, visit historical places or check
the various kinds of flowers. |
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