GoKunming – Kunming and Yunnan at your fingertips

The largest and most comprehensive English-language website in Southwest China, with a focus on Kunming, capital city of Yunnan Province

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🌞 China’s Artificial Sun broke a world record with 1,066 seconds of sustained plasma! This historic breakthrough could revolutionize energy production, bringing us closer to limitless, clean power.
⚡ How close are we and is it safe to deploy?
#FusionEnergy #CleanEnergy #fusion

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🚀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸? 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲.

@Alibaba just launched 𝗤𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝟮.𝟱-𝗠𝗮𝘅, a model that outperforms DeepSeek V3, GPT-4o, and Llama 3.1-405B.

But here’s the real takeaway… 🧵👇

#Qwen25Max #DeepSeekR1 #Qwen

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Big news for travelers: China is expanding its visa-free policy! 🌏📷

Starting yesterday, citizens from 38 countries can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, double the previous limit.

See the full list below! 📷

#Travel #China #VisaPolicy

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Catch our insightful interview with Yereth Jansen as he shares how new visa policies, strategic digital platforms, and green energy initiatives are transforming China's inbound tourism landscape. Read more at https://t.co/P1raQt6Q89
Image courtesy of @YerethPhoto
#MekongTourism

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Discovering hidden gems is one of the perks of being in Yunnan for years. Leju Village, 45 mins from Kunming, offers Yi heritage, natural beauty, & local crafts. Perfect for a peaceful weekend escape #Yunnan #TravelGems #ChinaTravel https://t.co/RelulUhg2Z

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Check out our latest travel article on the Luke-Haba route, an extension of the classic Tiger Leaping Gorge trek, in China. Learn about unique flora, enjoy panoramic views from the 3,200m ridge. Get tips on the best seasons and essential gear for your hike
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Discover Kunming’s hidden gems! Our latest blog explores serene southern water towns, offering tranquil retreats amidst the urban landscape. From Tanhua Temple Park to Lianhuachi Park, find your perfect escape in the heart of Yunnan’s capital. 🌳🏞️

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[Yereth Jansen @YerethPhoto]

Excited to unveil this week’s China Insights Weekly! 🌏 From US-China air tensions to VW’s $2.7 billion investment, and the revival of Warcraft. Dive into how these stories sculpt the China market narrative. 📈 Stay ahead: https://t.co/XYkotxrB9l #ChinaInsights #GlobalBusiness

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China's visa policy evolves, welcoming Singapore! 🌍 Starting Dec 1, key countries get visa-free access to China, boosting tourism & bilateral ties. 🚀 Dive into our article for insights on this global step!

#VisaFree #ChinaTourism

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🚄 Adventure awaits on the Lijiang-Shangri-La Railway. Now open, this route dramatically cuts travel time, offering stunning Yunnan views from Lijiang to Shangri-La in just 1.5 hours. 🌄

#ChinaTravel #ChinaNews #TrainTravel #Yunnan

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Another chapter in China's rapid growth and great news for everyone in the southwest! Who wants to take a 5.5 hour train from Chengdu to Kunming? (Or the other way around)

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Quick quiz: 5.5 hour train or 1.5 hour flight?

Either way, #Chengdu and #Kunming feel a little closer to each other since the new high-speed #railway line opened December 26, 2022!

https://t.co/Ny1kLUYJgU

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Daguan Park is one of #Kunming's most famous downtown destinations and looks out over the Western Hills. The park also houses quite some historical significance that is often overlooked.

Have you visited Daguan Park before?

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#Yunnan is a place of rich cultural diversity, which expresses itself in a great variety of cultural festivals that can be experienced throughout the year in places around the province, as well as in its capital city, #Kunming.

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Over a century ago a railway track was built connecting Yunnan province with Vietnam. Some parts of the old track make for excellent hiking trails, offering views that are otherwise hard to come by.

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Just 60 kilometers outside of the Kunming urban area one can indulge in nature for a great getaway from city life.

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#Kunming #Metro Line 5 opened today, becoming the sixth subway line that serves the people in the Spring City. It connects the Expo Gardens in the north with the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center down at Dianchi Lake.

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After having been postponed several times due to COVID restrictions, the China International Travel Mart 2022 now has an official date, and will be held July 22-24 at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center in Kunming.

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Great news! The Chinese National Health Commission released new guidelines cutting the original 14 days of quarantine in half.

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Along Green Lake Park in downtown Kunming lies the former residence of Lu Han, an iconic yellow 1930s French-style architectural building that has been transformed into a historical museum, covering Lu Han's role in 20th century history.

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A brand new art museum recently opened its doors in Kunming, at the same location where the 1999 World International Horticulture Exposition was held. This is another great place to spend some time on a sunny day in China's Spring City.

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