Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province with a history of more than 2,400 years. It is the center of politics, economy, culture, science and technology and transportation in Yunnan Province, and it is also a famous historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China.

Kunming is located in the middle of Yunnan Province, with a total area of 216,000 square kilometers, and governs Panlong, Wuhua, Guandu, Xishan, Dongchuan and Anning, as well as Chenggong, Jinning, Fumin, Yiliang, Gaoming, Shilin, Luquan and Xundian.

Kunming's terrain is high in the north and low in the south, and the elevation of most areas is between 1500-2800 meters. The highest point of Jiaozi Mountain in Luquan County is 4247 meters above sea level, and the lowest point of Xiaojiang River in Dongchuan District flows into Jinsha River at an altitude of only 695 meters, and the city center is at an altitude of 189 1 meter. The urban area is located in the north of Dianchi Basin, surrounded by mountains on three sides, bordering Dianchi Lake in the southwest, with beautiful lakes and mountains, which is naturally interesting and has a good spatial environment.

Kunming has mountains and lakes. There are two main mountain ranges. The two mountains are dominated by the north-south trend, and the rest of the veins enter the urban area, becoming Jinma Mountain, Bijia Mountain and Snake Mountain. Lakes include Dianchi Lake and Yangzonghai Lake, and rivers include Panlong River, Mantichuan River and Pudu River. Dianchi Lake, located in the southwest of Kunming, is the largest plateau lake in Yunnan Province and the sixth largest freshwater lake in China. Dianchi Lake has beautiful scenery and many scenic spots along the lake, and is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau".

Kunming belongs to the monsoon climate of low latitude plateau mountains. Because it is located in the west of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with low latitude and high altitude, there are mountains such as Wumeng Mountain in the north as a natural barrier to block the cold air in the south. The whole area is mostly affected by the warm and humid air current in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. The plateau lakes Dianchi Lake and Yangzonghai adjust the temperature and humidity, forming a pleasant climate of "no heat in summer and no cold in winter". The annual average temperature 14.5℃, the hottest monthly average temperature 19.7℃, the average temperature in Leng Yue is 7.5℃, and the annual average sunshine hours are more than 2,400 hours. The average annual precipitation is about l035. Due to the suitable temperature and humidity, long sunshine time, short frost period, good visibility, perennial flowers in full bloom, evergreen vegetation, known as the world's "spring city."

Kunming is rich in natural resources. Mineral resources mainly include phosphorus, salt, iron, titanium, coal, quartz sand, bauxite and silica, among which phosphorus, salt and iron ore are the most abundant. The reserves of phosphate rock rank first among the seven phosphate rocks in China, with a total reserve of 4.6 billion tons, which is of high grade, and most of them can be mined in the open pit. Salt mine reserves rank second in inland salt mines in China, with a total reserve of about 654.38+0.38 billion tons. Bauxite, quartz sand and titanium ore are rich in reserves, which are minerals with great development potential in Kunming. There are more than 50 naked hot springs in the city, including 3 hot springs with temperatures above 60 degrees.

Kunming enjoys the superior natural conditions for planting flowers in full bloom, and there are many kinds of flowers that do not fade in four seasons. It enjoys the reputation of "flowers bloom all year round" and is a famous "flower among flowers" in China. There are more than 400 kinds of flowers, among which 180 kinds are common. Camellia, Rhododendron, Magnolia, Orchid, Primula and Lily are called the six famous flowers in Kunming. Camellia, in particular, is very famous Since ancient times, it has been known as "the best tea in Nanshan, Yunnan". Camellia has been designated as the city flower of Kunming.