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Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel
Kunming, China | Youth HostelsStarting at $5 per person
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At Upland we do our best to ensure you have a great time in Kunming whether you want to get out and explore, or stay in the neighbourhood and just relax for a few days. At reception we have free maps and travel advice for those that want to go explore, supplemented by our i interesting things to do in Kunmingi blog, written by a Canadian traveler who enjoyed Upland and Kunming so much he decided to stay a while. Our reception will also help you book accommodation at other hostels in China free of charge.
For when you want to socialize with other guests, we have a free pool table in our common area and table tennis in the courtyard. If you just want to chill out on your own, we have a selection of over 500 DVD's to choose from to watch on our 42 inch flat screen TV, in addition to a no charge book exchange and library.
If you have some work to do, there is free wireless internet throughout the hostel (even in the rooms!). At Upland we also have three desktop computers, which guests can use 30 minutes each day for free. Our more relaxed upstairs common area is a great place to work during the day, although at night when we are busy both common areas will become quite lively.
For those that are using Kunming as their base in Yunnan, we offer free luggage storage for up to three days, giving you plenty of time for excursions to Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Yuanyang rice terraces, or anywhere else in the region you choose to explore. Beyond three days we charge 2 RMB/day.
We also have two large sinks and a hang drying area for guests that like to do their own laundry by hand. There are also coin operated washing machines available for use.
In addition to the free services we offer above, Upland has a number of other services to help ensure a comfortable stay with us.
We have a full service restaurant serving both Chinese and Western food, a cafe, and well stocked bar with wine, spirits, and 20 brands of beer.
At our reception, you can book plane, train, or bus tickets for a 15 RMB fee, which will save you a trip to the ticketing office. You can also rent bikes to explore the city, which includes a special bike map that we provide. If you are missing any toiletries things like toothpaste, soap, and shampoo can be purchased at reception. The reception area also has a dedicated landline for guests to make long-distance calls. Prices vary by country and you pay reception after your call is over.
At Upland we have both dorms and private rooms. Our beds have proper mattresses (not those thin foam mattresses) and each guest gets a clean set of linens, including a freshly washed blanket cover. And then there are the pillows. They aren't those flimsy pillows you've sadly come to expect. Our pillows provide the comfort and support you need for a good nights sleep! We also frequently get complements on our showers, which have large shower heads and good water pressure.
All dorm rooms have two large windows to let in natural light during the day, with opaque curtains to keep out the light in the morning. We have 5 and 6 bed female only dorms, while our mixed dorms are 8 beds. Each bed booked in a dorm room comes with a locker (& free lock rental), a reading lamp, personal shelf, and use of common tables in the room.
Our private room options include singles, doubles (either with two single beds or a double bed), and the deluxe i Sunny Roomi with king sized bed, which includes a balcony overlooking our urban oasis courtyard.
All private rooms have a television and en-suite bathroom with shower (including soap and shampoo dispensers). There is also a kettle and coffee mugs. Lastly, every private room has a large window and opaque curtains to let in natural light during the day, while also allowing you to keep out the light while you sleep.
Please note that while private rooms include towels, dorm beds do not. Full size shower towels can be purchased at reception for 25 RMB.
Lastly, to help ensure your time in Kunming starts off right, if you give our reception ample notice before you arrive, they can arrange a free train station pick-up for you.
As of June 2012 all flights to/from Kunming are from the new airport, Kunming Chang Shui Air Port.
From the airport (40km, 120 RMB by taxi)
By bus: take airport Bus #1 (空港一号线) to the last stop: West INN (西驿酒店，小西门原南疆宾馆). It's 25 RMB and 45 minutes . Then take a taxi (less than 15RMB). Tell the taxi driver to take you to the back gate of Green Lake Hotel on Hua shan Xi Lu (翠湖宾馆后门，华山西路92号。或省政府后门). It's just across the street from Upland.
* Train station (4KM, 15RMB by taxi)
By bus: Take bus no. 2 from the Southern end/beginning of Beijing Lu (昆明火车站) to Wenmiao (文庙). After exiting the bus, you have two choices. You can walk about 600 meters (see map) or catch another bus. To get the bus walk towards Zhengyi Lu (正义路) and Renmin Zhonglu (人民中路). When you reach the intersection, turn left, where you will find the Zhengyi LuKou (正义路口) bus stop. Take bus no. 1 to Qingyun Jie (青云街). After exiting the bus, walk back 100m the way you came from and turn left at the first stoplight (Damei Yuanxiang, 大梅园巷). The large wooden doors on the far side of the street is Upland.
* Bus stations:
There are five bus stations in Kunming. The two biggest stations are the South Station (to Laotian border, Jinghong, Yuanyang ...) and the West Station (bus to Dali, Lijiang ...).
1.Kunming West Bus Station (昆明西部汽车客运站) (8 KM ,25 yuan through taxi)
Take bus no. 80 to XiHua Yuan (西华园, 10th stop). Transfer to bus no. 95 and get off at Qingyun Jie (青云街). After exiting the bus, walk back 100m the way you came from and turn left at the first stoplight (Damei Yuanxiang, 大梅园巷). The large wooden doors on the far side of the street is Upland.
2.The South Station(昆明南部汽车客运站) (25KM, 50RMB through taxi)
By bus (total time about 90 minutes): Take No.185 and get off at the Gong Ren Xin CunI(工人新村), then change to No. 95 at the same bus stop, and get off at Qin Yun Jie(青云街). After exiting the bus, walk back 100m the way you came from and turn left at the first stoplight (Damei Yuanxiang, 大梅园巷). The large wooden doors on the far side of the street is Upland.
P.S. The buses in Kunming require exact change. Most buses are 1 RMB. Some are 2 RMB.
Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Lift / Elevator, Bike Parking, Non Smoking, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In
For when you want to socialize with other guests, we have a free pool table in our common area and table tennis in the courtyard. If you just want to chill out on your own, we have a selection of over 500 DVD's to choose from to watch on our 42 inch flat screen TV, in addition to a no charge book exchange and library.
If you have some work to do, there is free wireless internet throughout the hostel (even in the rooms!). At Upland we also have three desktop computers, which guests can use 30 minutes each day for free. Our more relaxed upstairs common area is a great place to work during the day, although at night when we are busy both common areas will become quite lively.
For those that are using Kunming as their base in Yunnan, we offer free luggage storage for up to three days, giving you plenty of time for excursions to Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Yuanyang rice terraces, or anywhere else in the region you choose to explore. Beyond three days we charge 2 RMB/day.
We also have two large sinks and a hang drying area for guests that like to do their own laundry by hand. There are also coin operated washing machines available for use.
In addition to the free services we offer above, Upland has a number of other services to help ensure a comfortable stay with us.
We have a full service restaurant serving both Chinese and Western food, a cafe, and well stocked bar with wine, spirits, and 20 brands of beer.
At our reception, you can book plane, train, or bus tickets for a 15 RMB fee, which will save you a trip to the ticketing office. You can also rent bikes to explore the city, which includes a special bike map that we provide. If you are missing any toiletries things like toothpaste, soap, and shampoo can be purchased at reception. The reception area also has a dedicated landline for guests to make long-distance calls. Prices vary by country and you pay reception after your call is over.
At Upland we have both dorms and private rooms. Our beds have proper mattresses (not those thin foam mattresses) and each guest gets a clean set of linens, including a freshly washed blanket cover. And then there are the pillows. They aren't those flimsy pillows you've sadly come to expect. Our pillows provide the comfort and support you need for a good nights sleep! We also frequently get complements on our showers, which have large shower heads and good water pressure.
All dorm rooms have two large windows to let in natural light during the day, with opaque curtains to keep out the light in the morning. We have 5 and 6 bed female only dorms, while our mixed dorms are 8 beds. Each bed booked in a dorm room comes with a locker (& free lock rental), a reading lamp, personal shelf, and use of common tables in the room.
Our private room options include singles, doubles (either with two single beds or a double bed), and the deluxe i Sunny Roomi with king sized bed, which includes a balcony overlooking our urban oasis courtyard.
All private rooms have a television and en-suite bathroom with shower (including soap and shampoo dispensers). There is also a kettle and coffee mugs. Lastly, every private room has a large window and opaque curtains to let in natural light during the day, while also allowing you to keep out the light while you sleep.
Please note that while private rooms include towels, dorm beds do not. Full size shower towels can be purchased at reception for 25 RMB.
Lastly, to help ensure your time in Kunming starts off right, if you give our reception ample notice before you arrive, they can arrange a free train station pick-up for you.
Directions
As of June 2012 all flights to/from Kunming are from the new airport, Kunming Chang Shui Air Port.
From the airport (40km, 120 RMB by taxi)
By bus: take airport Bus #1 (空港一号线) to the last stop: West INN (西驿酒店，小西门原南疆宾馆). It's 25 RMB and 45 minutes . Then take a taxi (less than 15RMB). Tell the taxi driver to take you to the back gate of Green Lake Hotel on Hua shan Xi Lu (翠湖宾馆后门，华山西路92号。或省政府后门). It's just across the street from Upland.
* Train station (4KM, 15RMB by taxi)
By bus: Take bus no. 2 from the Southern end/beginning of Beijing Lu (昆明火车站) to Wenmiao (文庙). After exiting the bus, you have two choices. You can walk about 600 meters (see map) or catch another bus. To get the bus walk towards Zhengyi Lu (正义路) and Renmin Zhonglu (人民中路). When you reach the intersection, turn left, where you will find the Zhengyi LuKou (正义路口) bus stop. Take bus no. 1 to Qingyun Jie (青云街). After exiting the bus, walk back 100m the way you came from and turn left at the first stoplight (Damei Yuanxiang, 大梅园巷). The large wooden doors on the far side of the street is Upland.
* Bus stations:
There are five bus stations in Kunming. The two biggest stations are the South Station (to Laotian border, Jinghong, Yuanyang ...) and the West Station (bus to Dali, Lijiang ...).
1.Kunming West Bus Station (昆明西部汽车客运站) (8 KM ,25 yuan through taxi)
Take bus no. 80 to XiHua Yuan (西华园, 10th stop). Transfer to bus no. 95 and get off at Qingyun Jie (青云街). After exiting the bus, walk back 100m the way you came from and turn left at the first stoplight (Damei Yuanxiang, 大梅园巷). The large wooden doors on the far side of the street is Upland.
2.The South Station(昆明南部汽车客运站) (25KM, 50RMB through taxi)
By bus (total time about 90 minutes): Take No.185 and get off at the Gong Ren Xin CunI(工人新村), then change to No. 95 at the same bus stop, and get off at Qin Yun Jie(青云街). After exiting the bus, walk back 100m the way you came from and turn left at the first stoplight (Damei Yuanxiang, 大梅园巷). The large wooden doors on the far side of the street is Upland.
P.S. The buses in Kunming require exact change. Most buses are 1 RMB. Some are 2 RMB.
Facilities
Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Lift / Elevator, Bike Parking, Non Smoking, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In
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