Nanping Pedestrian Street

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Nanping Pedestrian Street

Kunming's popular Nanping Street is a pedestrian-only commercial area packed with shops and restaurants, both local and international. It has continued to be the city's liveliest stretch for decades, and remains busy with shoppers and diners even after sundown.

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address1 Dongfeng W Rd, Wuhua Qu, Kunming

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