KUNMING IS BECOMING CHINA’S TOP DESTINATION CITY FOR INBOUND CONSUMPTION

KUNMING, China, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Positioned at the crossroads of the China–ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Greater Mekong Subregion, Kunming is fast becoming China’s top destination city for inbound consumption, particularly for visitors from South and Southeast Asia, according to a recent statement by Kunming Bureau of Commerce.

With its warm climate, friendly culture, and strong connectivity, Kunming has become the preferred first stop in China for travelers from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and beyond. Direct flights from major regional capitals take just two to five hours, while the China–Laos Railway provides a convenient “morning departure, evening arrival” link for cross-border tourism. Combined with China’s new visa-free policies and Kunming’s 144-hour visa-free transit, the city is redefining spontaneous travel in the region.