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Southwest China

Kunming 昆明

Kunming South Railway Station · 昆明南站

Southwestern terminus city known as the 'Spring City', linking China's rail network toward the Yunnan plateau.

Station highlights

  • Southern anchor of the Guizhou–Yunnan and Chengdu–Kunming high-speed corridors
  • Connects to Kunming Metro Line 1
  • Mild year-round climate at high elevation

Practical traveller tips

  • The station sits outside the city center; plan for a 30–45 minute metro or taxi transfer.