Kunming has a lot to offer in addition to the many historic sights and attractions that draw tourists from around the world. The night life in Kunming has a lot to offer; with the setting of the sun, many activities in Kunming begin.
If you are interested in night activities, the best place to be is the Kundu Night Market. This market has many places for eating out, shopping and cultural interest. There are a number of teahouses and stalls that offer local snacks as well as internet cafes. The market aim to serve a wide variety of people and is located near Yunnan University. Another place you can go to for entertainment is the Camel Pub. This pub serves a wide variety of wines and beer, and has an internet cafe. A live band plays through the night and fills the pub with energetic vibes. This is a great place if you want to know where to travel in Kunming, as the tourists who visit the pub often share their traveling experiences.
If you are interested in art and love to visit a place where you can sip at a cup of coffee while admiring good art, the Face to Face Coffee House is the place to go. The hotel is owned by a famous local painter and has a lot of artwork displayed inside. Fridays are dedicated to art performances. Another great thing to do while you are in Kunming is to buy a ticket for the Peacock Dance. This is held near the Horizon Hotel. The performance has a lot of dancing and singing performed by the minority tribes in Yunnan.
Tian Heng is a good place to go for a concert. The entrance fee to the concert is RMB 68 which includes all-you-can-eat drinks, popcorn and fruit. You can order other food, but you have to pay for it. The performances include dancing, singing, magic and comedy shows. If you like to fish, you can check out the various lakes around Kunming. One of the best places to fish is the Dian Chi Lake, which can help you relax and make your day wonderful.
If you are daring culinary-wise, you may want to try dog’s meat noodles which are made from actual dog’s meat. According to people who have eaten it, the texture and taste is little sweeter than lamb. A serving of this dish would cost approximately RMB 10.
