By City-bus
There are more than 100 bus lines covering almost every area in the city. It costs only 1 Yuan to take a public bus throughout Kunming. The last shift usually leaves 22:00 to 22:30. Passengers should get on a bus from the front door and get off from the back door. Today most buses are self-service; correct small change is required.
Followings are some bus lines with main stops just for your referrence:
No.1 Yunnan University of Finance and Economics—Kunming University of Science and Technology—Yunnan University—Golden Eagle Shopping Center—Kunming Museum
Operating time: 06:00~22:00
No.3 Kunming Railway Station—Mi Le Tempel—Golden Horse and Jade Rooster—Phoenix Village
Operating time: 06:00~22:00
No.4 Daguan Park—Mi Le Temple—Golden Horse and Jade Rooster—Golden Eagle Shopping Center
Operating time: 06:00~22:00
No.6 Minshan (Chunyu Road)—Gao Yao (Western Hills)
Operating time: 06:00~22:00
No.22 North Railway Station—Kunming Zoo—Yunnan Nationalities University—Yunnan Normal University—Mi Le Temple—Daguan Lou
Operating time: 06:00~22:00
No.24 Haigeng Park—Yunnan Nationalities Village—Kunming Railway Statoion
Operating time: 06:30~19：00
No.100 Daguan Park—Kunming Stadium—East Gate of Cuihu Park—Kunming Zoo
Operating time: 06:30~21:00
No.101 North Railway Station—Yuantong Temple—Yunnan University—Cuihu Park—Kunming Stadium
Operating time: 06:00~21:30
Tip: Stand close to the door to get off at the next stop, otherwise, the bus driver does not stop.
By Taxi
Taking a taxi is convenient. The fare for Santana is 8 Yuan for the first three kilometers (about 1.9 miles) and 1.8 Yuan for each additional kilometer. After 22:00, the flag-down-rate increases to 9.6 Yuan and 2.7 Yuan for every additional kilometer (about 0.6 miles). The flag-down-rate of a mini taxi is 7 Yuan for the first three kilometers (about 1.9 miles) and 1.6 Yuan for every kilometer (about 0.6 miles) thereafter. Note: inside each taxi is a distinctive animal image that identifies taxi ownership. Keep the image in mind in case you leave something behind.
By Car Rental
Confident tourists can rent a car. We suggest tourists collect full information before deciding to rent a car. Rental prices range from 120 yuan to 300 yuan for a four-seat vehicle. We suggest renting a car with a driver who can also serve as tour guide; in addition you will save on your deposit, which is 500 to1000 Yuan for one car with a driver, but at least 5000 yuan deposit for a vehicle without a driver.
Important notice: Foreigners must have a Chinese driver's license. We suggest tourists rent a car with a local driver to avoid going crooked road.
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By Bicycle
Renting a bicycle is another option. Many hostels in Kunming offer bicycle rentals at about 2 Yuan per hour and 15 Yuan for a day. The deposit for an old bike is 200 Yuan, 400 Yuan for a new one. Cycling around the city is gaining in popularity since Kunming city is not big; travel by bicycle is convenient, economical and good for the environment. Tourists are reminded to secure bikes when parking them.
