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- Kunming
Kunming
Kunming is known as the 'city of eternal spring' due to its
pleasant climate and attractive setting. The capital of the Yunnan
province in southern China, the city of over three million
encompasses an ancient city, a modern commercial district, a
university, and residential areas. It is one of China's major
tourism cities, with over two million people annually choosing a
holiday in Kunming.
Kunming has been rapidly modernised in the last few decades, in
places to the detriment of traditional sights and interesting
cultural locations. Nonetheless, Kunming has many sights and
cultural attractions worth visiting, including temples, museums,
parks and gardens, and the fascinating Stone Forest. Jiuxiang
Scenic Area also has a number of caves and waterfalls that are
popular attractions.
Kunming is a relatively safe city, but there are warnings of
pickpockets and increased cons and scams involving tourists.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Mandarin Chinese, but there are
hundreds of local dialects.
Money
The currency used in China is the Renminbi Yuan (CNY). The Yuan
is divided into 10 chiao/jiao or 100 fen. Make sure you exchange
your leftover Yuan before returning home because this currency can
be exchanged only within China's borders. Travellers cheques,
preferably in US Dollars, and foreign cash can be exchanged in
cities at the Bank of China. Banks are closed weekends. The larger
hotels and the special 'Friendship Stores' designed for foreigners
will accept most western currencies for purchases. Major credit
cards are accepted in the main cities at various establishments,
but outside the major cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are scarce
outside the main cities.
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