The capital of China’s southern Yunnan Province, Kunming, is a bustling but pleasant city home to an abundance of incredible sights and attractions. As the capital city and transportation hub of Yunnan Province, the city has a large student population, which creates a lively atmosphere. For history buffs, the brilliant Wu Mayao Museum of Anthropology, housed at Yunnan University, and the Yunnan Provincial Museum, showcasing an excellent collection of folk musical instruments, are well worth visiting. The Qiongzhu Temple is an astonishing architectural feat, and be sure to check the listings at TCG Nordica, an exhibition space that regularly hosts live music and other cultural events. Green Lake Park is a wonderful place for people-watching, and for those with more time in the area, a trip to the Stone Forest - an incredible set of tall limestone rock formations - is highly recommended.