Kunming Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Kunming, China

**TOP CHOICE!** by LONELYPLANET(2011).The staff smile and hustle, one of the quite place to stay in the city center.

Run by some friendly inveterate backpackers, Cloudland is a solid place . The staff smilesand hustles and the rooms are bright and comfy (and everything is well kept). Wi-fi equipped.To get here from the train ,take city bus 64 and get off at the Yunnan Daily News stop (云南日报社长）

"our pick\' by LONELYPLANET(2009)

\'This hostel is absolutely charming, with staff that makes a tremendous effort for guests, Dorms are bright, spotless and modern\' Recommend by LONELY PLANET(2007)

Located at the city center, with extended transportation network connecting to all attractions, airport, train stations and bus terminals, Cloudland is one of the secret treasures of the city.

Operated by three experienced travelers who have proficient knowledge of YunNan, Tibet and other parts of China, Cloudland provides everything you need on your trip, especially valuable suggestions for your trip arrangement.

Free of charge services include internet and wireless, table tennis / billiards, free luggage storage for up to 3 days (after3days every day requires 3 Yuan payment) and tourism information. A bar with special character generates the charming atmosphere.

Programs are held regularly at the bar, including slide shows of places of interest, and talks on different topics regarding travel and outdoor sports. Guests can get loads of first hand information about traveling in the Mainland China.

Wal-Mart, cinema, night market, Cui Hu Park, and Cuihu --- KunMing\'s famous restaurants and bars street are all within walking distance.

Dian Chi Lake is within 20 minutes walk of the hostel.

This is a home away from home! Cloudland hostel is waiting for your visit!

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Other features can be found in hostel:

* FREE internet and WIFI(new computer and wide monitor)

* FREE train Station Pick-up

* FREE of charge for booking train ticket

* FREE Liberary

* FREE DVD room and a wide selection of movies (more than 500 DVDs )

* FREE 24 hours hot shower

* FREE Luggage Store in three days

* FREE Travel Info

* FREE Pool table, table tennies

*FREE Card reader

*FREE book other hostel in china

*FREE bedding

*FREE book exchange

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Facilities & Services:

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* Western foods , cold beers, cold drinks and Coffee(Coffee Black, Cappuccina, Latti and Expresso )

* Sociable lounge

* Long Distance Call

* Lanudry service

* Book plane and bus tickets

* Airport pick up (RMB50,please contact reception at list one day before)

* Rent bikes and free map

* Rent turkish tower

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How to come to your hostel

* Airport (8KM, 25 RMB through taxi)

No.52 bus.

Out side of airport take the bus No 52 and take off at Pan Jia Wan bus stop.It takes about 35 minutes.

(In your right side is a big hospital, walking 50m along the street where the bus going forwald.You can see the gate of the hospital .Continue to get across the crossing \'do not swerves \'.You can see a small park-Zhuantang Park .As its name implies, Zhuantang Road must be locate around.Going forward for 200m,you will see a smaller crossing in your right.--That is it ,do not hesitate ,turn to the road and the yellow building ahesd is your home of coure.)

* Train station (4KM, 15RMB through taxi)

No.64 bus

Out of train station ,walk to the first crossing ,turn right.In your left side take bus64 and get off at Yunnan Daily bus stop.It takes about 20 minutes.

(You can see an ATM of Bank of China after getting off the bus. Walking 10m backwards, you will find a small crossing,Turning left and walking 150m, you will see the elementary school of Xinwen Road and a garden during the way. Going through the garden and looking to left, you will find a yellow building appears in your sight.)

* Bus stations:

There are five bus stations in Kunming, but two biggest stations are the South Station ( bus to border of Laos , Jinghong , Yuanyang ..)and the West Station(bus to Dli ,Lijiang...).

1. The South Station: (25KM, 50RMB through taxi)

No. 185 bus chanage No.127 or 110. Total it takes around 1 hour and a half . (It is the fast way from South Bus Station)

Out off the bus station take No.185 and take off at the Gong Ren Xin CunI(工人新村),then chanage No 127 or 110 in same bus stop ,take two stops after take off at Xin Wen Lu (新闻路). Cross the road on your left side and walk along the road about 150m turn left , walk another 50m you will be see our hostel with Yellow hose and China National Flag . Welcome to our hostel!

2. The West Station: (8 KM ,25 yuan through taxi)

No.148 bus. It takes about 1hr.

Out off the bus station to main road , cross the road walk to the crossing near you , cross it and turn right . You will be see the bus stop in front of you , take No148 and take off at The No.1 Affiliated Hospital of KMC(昆医附一医院）, then walk opposit way of the bus ,arrive at a small IRON Bridge , cross it and walk along the road about 3 minutes ,you will be see our hostel with Yellow hose and China National Flag . Welcome to our hostel!

PS.The buses of Kunming are all without conductors so that you`d better have 1yuan coins. You can only get on the bus at the front door and get off at the back door.