Timeline
17:11
Kunming Planning Exhibition Hall
Arrive at the Kunming Planning Exhibition Hall. Use the time to explore the models and multimedia displays of the city's development. The free guided tours are at 10:00 and 14:30, so you will be exploring on your own, but the interactive exhibits are worth the time. This gives you a solid 90 minutes before the sun dips below the horizon.
18:41
Kunming Planning Exhibition Hall
Find a spot near the windows or the viewing terrace. The sun sets toward the WSW. Watch the golden light fade as the exhibition hall's own lights begin to reflect off the glass. This is the quiet moment to appreciate the scale of Kunming before the evening crowds arrive.
19:11
Kunming Planning Exhibition Hall
Head back to Baofeng Station via Metro Line 5. It is now dark. Check the route for the return journey to your accommodation or the next destination.
Local tip
The exhibition hall closes at 17:00. You cannot enter after this time. This plan is only valid for days when you can arrive before 17:00 and stay through sunset. If you are visiting on a day where sunset is after 17:00, this plan is not possible. Please check the specific sunset time for your date. The opening hours are Tu-Su 09:00-17:00; last entry 16:30.
Check before you go
- The Kunming Planning Exhibition Hall closes at 17:00. Last entry is 16:30. You must arrive before 16:30 to enter. If your sunset is after 17:00, you will not be able to stay for the sunset inside the hall. Verify the sunset time for your specific date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kunming (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).