Why Kunming should be your next wellness getaway

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province is at an elevation of 1800m in the Yunnan Guizhou mountainous plateau in South China. Blessed with a mild climate, it is also called the City of Eternal Spring with scenic rice terraces and glorious blooms. With over 1200 natural hot springs offering unique healing properties Kunming provides exceptional wellness retreats using this natural healing with traditional Chinese Therapies and Massages. Discover why Kunming is becoming a hub of wellness tourism.

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Introduction 

Apart from being the capital city, Kunming is the largest city in Yunnan Province. Hence it is a centre for economic, cultural, and political functions. Kunming is well connected to other south Chinese cities like Chengdu, Guilin and Hong Kong as well as with Southeast Asia and other parts of the world attracting a good movement of tourists with its temperate climate and picturesque beauty.

Complementing the visitors on holiday exploring places like the Stone Forest, Dongchuan Red Land, Dianchi Lake etc. which are considered as some of the best things to do in Kunming, a newer segment of niche tourism is emerging.

This new segment of visitors to Kunming mostly opt for Park Hotel Group properties for their stay. They are health conscious and are intent on embracing practices of holistic living, therapies, wellness, and restorative practices which have been tried and tested for many centuries and are becoming increasingly popular in Kunming.

Kunming offers the ideal retreat

Its strategic positioning at a higher altitude endows Kunming with a mild climate which makes this city an all-year destination for visitors. Complementing this are the natural blessings of scenic environments such as parks, lakes, and forests, offering visitors an ideal getaway to being close to nature and pleasing their senses.This magnetic attraction the visitors have towards nature eases the tensions, and stress and makes one feel more relaxed and reenergized.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

The initial writings of TCM date to 200 BCE and it stayed within Asia for centuries. It is a holistic medical system used to prevent, diagnose, and treat sicknesses. It is a mix of herbal remedies, massaging, therapies, and acupuncture focusing and ensuring that there is a balance of yin and yang. Defined as opposing energies yin and yang try to maintain a balance of happiness and sadness, earth, and heaven etc.

Healthy living through holistic food

Kunming is also well known for its all-encompassing Yunnan cuisine which is a fine fusion of cooking styles of various other cities in China as well as Southeast Asian and Tibetan flavours.While meats and seafood dishes are enjoyed by many visitors in Kunming, their vegetarian food using its abundance of fruits and vegetables which are sourced locally is made the Yunnan way using fresh ingredients and authentic spices. All these healthy dishes are well enjoyed by visitors ensuring the yin and yang are balanced as per TCM.

Embrace wellness at Green Lake Park

Also described as the Jade in Kunming, Green Lake Park or Cui Hu Park was established in the 17th century. Comprising of 4 small lakes connected by bridges, this was originally a water reservoir for Kunming.This beautiful urban oasis is situated in a busy part of the city and offers a welcome break to visitors who like to stroll, relax, have a picnic or meet like-minded people. This is also a preferred place for visitors pursuing wellness activities in Kunming such as Tai-Chi, Qigong etc. to enhance energy levels.

Embark on your wellness retreat 

With a background in TCM and enormous experience in customizing wellness packages for discerning visitors, have your wellness retreat in Kunming tailored to your specific interests.Whether it is unwinding, rejuvenating, immersing in TCM or holistic living, the city of Kunming provides a unique opportunity for interested visitors to rediscover their yin and yang.