Nanping Pedestrian Street

南屏步行街

Nanping Street is an old street in Kunming, lined with shops.
There are not only various special snacks here, but also local specialties.
It is very popular and lively.

Introduction

  • Attraction Location: "Nanping Street, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China (云南省昆明市五华区南屏街)"

  • History: Nanping Pedestrian Street has a history as a commercial hub dating back to the early 20th century. It developed as one of Kunming’s main shopping and entertainment districts, blending modern retail with historical architecture.
  • Architecture: The street features a mix of traditional Chinese and modern architecture. Many buildings retain classical Yunnan-style facades, while some have been renovated for contemporary shops, cafes, and entertainment venues.
  • Cultural Value: Nanping Street is a cultural center of Kunming where local festivals, performances, and street markets occur. It offers a glimpse into local urban life, folk art, and culinary traditions.
  • Other Information: The street is lined with shops, boutiques, cafes, and snack stalls. Evening lights create a vibrant nightlife atmosphere. It is pedestrian-only, making it safe for walking tours and casual shopping.

Visiting Information

  • Opening Hours: "All day, with peak activity 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM"

  • Ticket Price: "Free to enter; individual shops and attractions may charge separately"
  • Best Photo Spots: "Street corners with traditional architecture, colorful neon lights at night, local street performances, and market stalls"
  • Time Reference: "Late afternoon and evening for bustling atmosphere and illuminated street scenes; weekends are busiest"

Where to Sleep (Nearby Hotels & Stays)

  • Luxury: "InterContinental Kunming (昆明洲际酒店)
    Grand Park Kunming (昆明大公园酒店)"
    Mid-range: "Kunming Jinjiang Hotel (昆明锦江大酒店)
    Yunlin Hotel (云林酒店)"
    Budget/Boutique: "Kunming Boutique Hostel (昆明精品旅舍)
    Local guesthouses near Nanping Street (南屏街附近民宿)"

What & Where to Eat

  • Must-Try Dishes: "Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles (过桥米线)
    Yunnan-style mushrooms (云南野生菌)
    Er Kuai rice cakes (饵块)
    Local street snacks (地方小吃)"
    Famous Spots: "Nanping Street snack stalls (南屏步行街小吃摊)
    Yunnan Flavor Restaurant (云南风味餐厅)
    Cafes along the pedestrian street for tea and desserts"

What Souvenirs to Buy

  • "Yunnan Pu'er tea (普洱茶)
    Ethnic minority handicrafts (民族手工艺品)
    Local spices and dried mushrooms (干香料和菌类)
    Traditional Yunnan jewelry (云南饰品)"

Transportation

  • "From Kunming city center: Take bus No. 3, 7, 12, or 52 to Nanping Bus Stop (南屏公交站)
    Taxi or rideshare directly to Nanping Street
    Walking or cycling from nearby downtown hotels"

Nearby Attractions

  • "Green Lake Park (翠湖公园) – approx. 1.5 km, walkable in 15–20 min
    Yunnan Provincial Museum (云南省博物馆) – approx. 1.8 km, taxi or walk
    Jinma Biji Square (金马碧鸡广场) – approx. 1.2 km, walkable"

Tips for Visitors

  • "Visit in late afternoon to evening for lively atmosphere
    Wear comfortable shoes for walking
    Bring cash for small vendors
    Be cautious of crowded areas during weekends or festivals
    Try local street snacks for an authentic experience
    Respect local culture and street etiquette"

Recommended itineraries

  • "D1: Kunming city center → Nanping Pedestrian Street (南屏步行街)
    Morning: Explore shops and cafes
    Afternoon: Visit nearby Green Lake Park (翠湖公园)
    Evening: Night market and street performances on Nanping Street
    Stay overnight in mid-range hotel near Nanping Street"
  • "D1: Kunming city center → Nanping Pedestrian Street (南屏步行街)
    D2: Jinma Biji Square (金马碧鸡广场) → Yunnan Provincial Museum (云南省博物馆)
    Transportation: Walk or short taxi ride between attractions"
  • "D1: Kunming city center → Nanping Pedestrian Street (南屏步行街)
    D2: Green Lake Park (翠湖公园) → Black Dragon Pool (黑龙潭公园)
    Transportation: Walk to Green Lake, then taxi to Black Dragon Pool"

User Reviews

By Scholar's spirit |

Nanping Street is the oldest commercial street in Kunming's history and the financial, commercial and entertainment center of Kunming in the old days. The 40,000 square meters of urban leisure and entertainment space has ground reliefs, dry fountains and street leisure benches with Kunming folk column bases. In addition, there are five groups of scene sculptures that show the folk customs of old Kunming, namely "walking the bird", "carrying water", "taking pictures", "selling and shouting", and "jumping into the sea". You can check in here.

By Guo Lai Goes |

At night, we could only visit the last place in Kunming, which is Nanping Street. On the one hand, we could take a last look at the night view of Kunming, and on the other hand, we could taste Kunming’s snacks (Xiangyun Food City). After all, we had to leave here early the next day, and we didn’t know when we would come to Yunnan next time.

By Zhang Chao |

Experience Kunming's night scene, night market, and stroll in the warm breeze

By Bear |

Kunming's city center is very lively and convenient for shopping and dining.

By Bean flowers in the sun |

It might be the Spring Festival, there were people everywhere, and I had to queue up to find food. I didn’t feel the atmosphere of the ancient commercial street. At first I thought I was in the wrong place, but I saw the sign and checked in. On the way back, I didn’t feel like shopping, so I took the subway one stop back to my residence.

By Uncle Ivan |

Most of the shops on Nanping Street have closed. It’s a typical pedestrian street. In China, the models are all similar. They are all the same, but they never deviate from the norm. It’s really a bit boring.

There are still some characteristics, but they are not obvious. You need to experience them yourself.

By Highbury Flutter |

After sleeping for almost a day and a night, Bubble and I finally became energetic again.

I was clamoring to go downtown to eat rice noodles, and Paopao also happened to want to buy a coat, so we hit it off and set off right away.

The last time I came to Kunming, there was no subway. Now there are three lines: 1, 2 and 6. Line 3 will be opened soon, making travel much more convenient.

However, the Dongfeng Square station in the center of Kunming is still a long way from the old street (I don’t know if a closer station will be built in the future), so we changed to shared bicycles after getting off the subway. Kunming is a city of spring, and it is pleasant to ride a bicycle in a mild weather.

When you get to Nanping Street, you can’t ride a bike anymore and you can only walk.

I went to eat the Qiaoxiangyuan Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles and Steamed Pot Chicken that I had been craving for. Every time I come here, I have to listen to Paopao tell the story of how the two owners of this restaurant turned against each other and split up.

After dinner, we went shopping in the mall. I was so excited when I passed by the Yunnan Baiyao store.

By Young |

Nanping Street is the oldest commercial street in Kunming and the financial, commercial and entertainment center of Kunming in the past. The 40,000 square meters of urban leisure and entertainment space has "ground reliefs and dry fountains", street leisure benches with Kunming folk column bases, and five groups of scene sculptures that show the folk customs of old Kunming, namely "walking birds", "carrying water", "taking pictures", "selling and shouting", and "jumping into the sea".

By Small fat cat |

Isn't this called Jinma Bijifang? It's a pedestrian shopping street like an ancient street. However, I didn't find anything good to buy. It's different from the shopping ancient towns in other cities. In the end, I didn't buy anything.

By Eliminate UV rays |

The Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway is exquisitely carved with beams and painted with rafters. The east side of the archway faces the Golden Horse Mountain and is named the Golden Horse Archway, while the west side faces the Jade Rooster Mountain and is named the Jade Rooster Archway. It is the symbol of Kunming. The design of the "Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway" reflects the ancient Yunnan people's attainments in mathematics, astronomy and architecture. There are commercial areas and some hotels nearby.

By style |

It is very lively here. You can visit here for sightseeing, taking photos and shopping during the day. At night, there will be many vendors setting up stalls, selling all kinds of delicious snacks, including barbecue, rice noodles, casserole, stinky tofu, malatang, etc.

By qingniaobaby |

Nanping Street is bustling with delicious restaurants. As a foodie, I really like this place.

By Happy Ranger |

Nanping Street is the oldest commercial street in Kunming and the financial, commercial and entertainment center of Kunming in the past. It has "ground reliefs and dry fountains", street leisure benches with Kunming folk column bases, and five groups of scene sculptures that show the folk customs of old Kunming, namely "walking birds", "carrying water", "taking pictures", "selling and shouting", and "jumping into the sea".

By freezing point |

Nanping Street is probably the most popular pedestrian street for Kunming residents. It is very lively and prosperous, with many department stores and shops, where you can go shopping.

By i love you |

This landmark building in Kunming, a city with a history of more than 2,000 years, was the political, economic and cultural center in ancient times. Together with the Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway, it is a must-see if you come to Kunming.

By Time Cooks Rain |

Nanping Street is full of shops and there are many girls shopping.

By China-TravelNote users |

Very modern pedestrian street, very beautiful, with everything you need

By Huang Tingting |

Nanping Food Street, however, is not a Yunnan specialty. We eat takoyaki, barbecue, sushi,

By Ant-bee Shin-chan |

There are many things to eat on Nanping Street. I love the braised chicken roll noodle restaurant on the north side of Nanping Street. The baba with various fillings and the crazy fried potatoes on Nanping Snack Street are delicious.

By Tease you |

Nanping Street is similar to all other commercial streets, it has nothing special about it.

By Kiyo |

Nanping Street is a pedestrian street. It is crowded with people from the evening. The so-called pedestrian streets are similar. People come here mainly for the full range of commercial functions and sufficient supplies. The night of the commercial street is always so lively and noisy.

By tom |

I went there at night. There is a pedestrian street nearby. Yes, it is just like the pedestrian streets in major cities.

By zzzzzz x* |

Nanping Street is a commercial street with beautiful buildings, suitable for couples to go shopping together. There is also a Taobao Street in Nanping Street, which is suitable for girls because the clothes there are cheap and the styles are quite nice.

By Small wine |

We still had some extra time, so we took a bus to Kunming's commercial center, Nanping Street, and wandered around. In fact, the commercial streets in various places are similar, and there's nothing much to see.

By Spend the long years with your big friends |

It's not really a food street and there aren't many food stalls and they don't taste good.

By Carpe Diem |

Nanping Street is actually Beijing Road in Guangzhou, which is not interesting for people coming from big cities.

By 可 |

Take bus No. 1 to Nanping Street. The streets are full of lanterns. The Chinese New Year is a festive occasion. There is an alley in Nanping Street with many shops selling jade and many food items worth visiting. When we went there, the locals pointed us to a big shopping mall. After eating, we found many snacks hidden in the alleys. We must walk around more.

By Let's go together |

We had dinner at Nanping Street Snack Street. This snack street is made up of small outdoor stalls. It is not as scammy as Wangfujing Snack Street in Beijing. The prices are cheap and the taste is very good.

By ...Mu Liang. |

When asked about shopping in Kunming, the first thing people recommend is Nanping Street, which is not bad.

By Lost Deer |

It's a street lined with shops, just like all the commercial streets in other cities, with neither good nor bad features.

By Fruits and vegetables |

It is a pedestrian street in Kunming City, you can go there for a stroll. There is a place called Annual Ring Restaurant, which is very unique.

By Bill x |

Eat while walking on Nanping Street. The snack street in Nanping Street is worth a visit.

By star's journey |

Nanping Street is a bit like the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, a fusion of urban history and culture with modernity. Like the Confucius Temple, the surrounding area is full of shops and snacks, as well as many bronze statues.

By Tobacco cultivation |

Nanping Street is the center of Kunming. Even if you don't like crowds, you still have to go there. Step on the smooth stone pavement and touch the bronze statues standing on both sides of the road.

Nanping Street is crowded with people, mainly local residents. It is their shopping paradise.

By Blue Spirit Fall |

Nanping Street. It turns out that pedestrian streets everywhere are pretty much the same, crowded with people, loud music from shops, and a variety of snacks.

By 怪獸Suncy |

As the downtown business district, it is densely dotted with large and small shopping malls, supermarkets, brand stores, sculptures and archways that symbolize the rise and fall of Kunming. During major festivals, there are always many people gathering here to celebrate. (You can come here to feel the snow spraying all over the sky during Christmas)

By Nonocy |

These fried potatoes were really delicious, I still miss them now.

I insisted on buying the grilled tofu, but they both refused to buy it. In fact, it seemed that it really didn't taste good.

The roasted pig's trotters look tempting, but they don't taste as good as you might think.

By Kin Tse |

Go to a late night street to eat barbecue (I think it's called [Nanping Street])

The barbecue here is sold in portions. The meat is about 18 yuan per portion and the portion is quite large.

By Fluffy |

Nanping Street at night

I like this kind of rock and roll, this kind of night

By Feeling。21 |

Nanping Pedestrian Street, with the tunnel underneath, is now the commercial center of Kunming. The New Kunming Cinema, Carrefour, Watsons, the new department store, Suning, Parkson, and the snack street are all in this area. It is my favorite place!


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