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KUNMING Is Out Of This World! 🇨🇳 昆明
Kunming Travel Vlog: Exploring Old Street and Green Lake
We finally made it to Kunming as some of you have wondered why we have left out the capital of Yunnan province. Now we are here for a few days. We found this city to be very big although we expected it to be rather small (not sure why we thought that). However, we are here and we are staying quiet...
We finally made it to Kunming as some of you have wondered why we have left out the capital of Yunnan province. Now we are here for a few days. We found this city to be very big although we expected it to be rather small (not sure why we thought that). However, we are here and we are staying quiet central. Still, we do want to go to the Old Street and the Green Lake park which are two of the most touristy places in the city - I know, we are normally not so much after touristy places. But still, this is pretty cool indeed. Please watch to the end to see the surprise. We are happy to be able to make this travel vlog, in a few days, everything will change big time. We will be heading to the Wild West I can already say...
Moonshine and Lemongrass finally make it to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, after fans wondered why they left it out. They expected a smaller city but found it surprisingly big. Staying central, they visit the Old Street and Green Lake Park—two of the most touristy spots, though they normally avoid tourist traps. Still, they find it pretty cool. They tease a surprise at the end and hint at heading to the 'Wild West' soon. A lighthearted, real-time vlog capturing their first impressions of this Yunnan gem.
We finally made it to Kunming as some of you have wondered why we have left out the capital of Yunnan province. Now we are here for a few days. We found this city to be very big although we expected it to be rather small (not sure why we thought that). However, we are here and we are staying quiet central. Still, we do want to go to the Old Street and the Green Lake park which are two of the most touristy places in the city - I know, we are normally not so much after touristy places. But still, this is pretty cool indeed. Please watch to the end to see the surprise. We are happy to be able to make this travel vlog, in a few days, everything will change big time. We will be heading to the Wild West I can already say...
Moonshine And Lemongrass kicks off in Kunming, China's 'City of Eternal Spring,' staying in a budget-friendly family suite. After a hearty breakfast of 16 boiled eggs, they head to the historic Old Street and Green Lake Park via the spotless, punctual metro. Along the way, they grab 'powers' (stuffed buns) from a street stall, navigate the ticketing system with a helpful local, and marvel at the city's cleanliness and order. The traveler notes how polite locals are when asking to take photos of his family. At the Old Street, he finds it charming but clearly refurbished for tourism, while a detour onto 'Flower Street' reveals an astonishing pet market featuring snakes, frogs, axolotls, and even a weasel—surprising visitors who might mistake them for food. The video wraps up at Green Lake Park, a popular spot filled with vendors and photographers. Running low on battery, Moonshine And Lemongrass signs off, leaving viewers with a sense of Kunming's blend of modern convenience and authentic, quirky local culture.
Moonshine And Lemongrass ventures into China's 'City of Eternal Spring,' Kunming, where the family discovers a surprising mix of modern efficiency, tourist-friendly old streets, and a local market brimming with everything from pig faces to adorable axolotls. With a practical look at navigating life in China—from Alipay payments to public transport hacks—this vlog captures the authentic, everyday surprises that make Kunming stand out.
Moonshine And Lemongrass explores Kunming's modern metro, old streets, and a quirky animal market, capturing authentic local charm and travel surprises.
Exploring Kunming's Old Street, Green Lake Park & Unique Pet Market
1:20 Use Alipay for transactions; cash is less common in China. It's the most convenient way to pay for almost everything.
10:15 Children under certain ages often ride public transport for free in Chinese cities; always check the local policy.
11:32 Metro systems in China are punctual, clean, and well-organized. Respect queuing etiquette; line-cutting is rare.
21:00 Flower Street in Kunming has a pet market with exotic animals like axolotls and snakes; not everything is food despite first impressions.
27:21 Green Lake Park is a main tourist site in Kunming, popular for its stalls, photo ops, and relaxed atmosphere.
1:20 Use Alipay for transactions; cash is less common in China. It's the most convenient way to pay for almost everything.
10:15 Children under certain ages often ride public transport for free in Chinese cities; always check the local policy.
11:32 Metro systems in China are punctual, clean, and well-organized. Respect queuing etiquette; line-cutting is rare.
21:00 Flower Street in Kunming has a pet market with exotic animals like axolotls and snakes; not everything is food despite first impressions.
27:21 Green Lake Park is a main tourist site in Kunming, popular for its stalls, photo ops, and relaxed atmosphere.
0:00 Morning in Kunming Family Suite
4:10 Trying Local Street Food Buns
8:50 Friendly Encounters and Locals
11:00 Navigating the Modern Metro
16:00 Wandering the Historic Old Street
23:30 Bizarre Pet Market Discovery
27:20 Exploring Green Lake Park
0:00 Morning in Kunming Family Suite
4:10 Trying Local Street Food Buns
8:50 Friendly Encounters and Locals
11:00 Navigating the Modern Metro
16:00 Wandering the Historic Old Street
23:30 Bizarre Pet Market Discovery
27:20 Exploring Green Lake Park
What are 'powers' and are they good?
They are stuffed buns with fresh meat and are fantastic. They have all kinds of fillings like sweet beans and red beans.
Are pets sold at the market also eaten?
No, those animals like snakes, frogs, axolotls and weasels are sold as pets, not food.
Is the metro easy for foreigners to use?
Not always. The machines didn't work for me, but a local lady helped me buy tickets via Alipay. Children rode for free.
