Facing the north and surrounded by hills and water, it is located next to the Green Lake Park, the only park in downtown Kunming, with a great view of the green lake. 28 km from the airport, and adjacent to Wal-Mart and Parkson, it has an easy access to transportation and shops. Jingxing Birds and Flower Market are just next to the hotel, which will give you a glimpse of the local residents' life. Opened in 1956, the hotel was renovated in 2009. The 302 cozy guest rooms are designed by Leoh Ming Pei, the internationally-recognized Chinese-American architect. The well-fitted furniture and tasteful furnishings will give you an extraordinary five-star experience. Apart from advanced conference facilities, British royal concierge services are available at anytime of the day.