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The Box

The Box is a cozy bar and restaurant located on Wenhua Xiang, near Yunnan University. This locale is popular among Kunming’s expats, especially the Italian crowd. The owners are very friendly and the atmosphere is extremely inviting. The pizzas and sangria are recommended. Prices are quite ...

The Box is a cozy bar and restaurant located on Wenhua Xiang, near Yunnan University. This locale is popular among Kunming’s expats, especially the Italian crowd. The owners are very friendly and the atmosphere is extremely inviting. The pizzas and sangria are recommended. Prices are quite reasonable, even compared to Kunming standards.


Find it on the map

The Box is located about one-third of the way up Wenhua Xiang from Wenlin Jie near the west entrance of Yunnan University.

Chapter One

Chapter One is one of the better bar options in Kunming.  This book bar is one of the more enjoyable bars in town and holds its status with a growing number of loyal customers, where most other bars in Kunming seem to tire quickly.  The drinks are cheap, the staff is friendly, and the a...

Chapter One is one of the better bar options in Kunming.  This book bar is one of the more enjoyable bars in town and holds its status with a growing number of loyal customers, where most other bars in Kunming seem to tire quickly.  The drinks are cheap, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is comfortable.  There is plenty of room upstairs and downstairs to relax, read a book (Chapter One has a growing library of western books), surf the net (free wi-fi access), or mingle with other customers.  Chapter One also seems to always have the most abundant supply of Beer Lao (very highly recommended) in Kunming and is now serving a growing menu of Indian food (also recommended).

Find it on the map

 

Chapter One is located on Wenlin Jie, a little bit east up the road and across the street from Teresa’s and Prague Cafe near Yunnan University.  Public bus number 1 will get you very close and will save you a few RMB that you will be happy to spend on Beer Lao.

Cobra Disco

Cobra Disco is one of the biggest and busiest dance clubs in Kunming.  It is located away from the three main nightlife areas, but is still very popular among the Kunming locals, especially the mafioso type. The music pumps until the sun comes up, and the disco usually draws a crowd, even on...

Cobra Disco is one of the biggest and busiest dance clubs in Kunming.  It is located away from the three main nightlife areas, but is still very popular among the Kunming locals, especially the mafioso type. The music pumps until the sun comes up, and the disco usually draws a crowd, even on weeknights.  Beware of passport hunters, locals looking to fight foreigners, and in general, keep your wits about yourself and you should have a good time.
 

Hop in a taxi and tell the driver "Yan Jing She Disco".

Halfway House

Halfway House is often a good option for late-night drinks in Kunming.  The atmosphere is comfortable, the owners are friendly, and the rotation of music is good.  There is an open mic every Monday night, starting around 9 pm.  During the rest o...

Lijiang Bar Street

Bar street is one of the typical character in Lijiang old town. People here drinking, dancing and chatting for relaxation.