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The 7 Best Day Trips from Kunming

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 7 good day trips from Kunming, China, led by Qujing, Chuxiong, Anning. The closest is Anning, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kunming at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Qujing	118 km NE	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Chuxiong	118 km W	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Anning	27 km SW	40 min	Half-day trip
Yuxi	78 km S	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Miyang	102 km SE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Shilin	67 km E	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Guangtong	99 km W	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kunming

1
Qujing, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-east of Kunming3 hr 40 min round trip
Known for 段氏与三十七部会盟碑.
2
Chuxiong, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km west of Kunming3 hr 40 min round trip
3
Anning, China
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car27 km south-west of Kunming1 hr 20 min round trip
4
Yuxi, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Kunming3 hr round trip
5
Miyang, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Kunming3 hr 10 min round trip
6
Shilin, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Kunming2 hr 30 min round trip
7
Guangtong, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km west of Kunming3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kunming to Qujing

A realistic pace for Qujing, 118 km from Kunming. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Kunming
09:20Arrive in Qujing (1 hr 50 min drive)
09:35段氏与三十七部会盟碑
11:35Lunch
12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Qujing
15:20Head back to Kunming
17:10Home in Kunming

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kunming?: The best day trips from Kunming are Qujing, Chuxiong, Anning, Yuxi, Miyang. The closest is Anning, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kunming?: Anning is the closest, 27 km south-west of Kunming, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kunming?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Kunming: Anning (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Kunming for a day out?: Qujing is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km north-east of Kunming and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kunming?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chuxiong at 118 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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