Yunnan 01: Jurassic Welcome At Kunming Airport

“Tranquility cultivates the body; simplicity nourishes virtue...” - Chinese proverb

(A display of dinosaurs fossils at the Arrival Hall) 

Day 01: 24 August 2025 (Sunday)
Flight: OD 670 KUL 2215 / KMG 0230+1 (Batik Air)
Route: Kuala Lumpur - Kunming
Hotel: Country Inn & Suite By Radisson, Kunming

Booked a Grab car for 3.00 pm. From our Bidara House, the traffic was smooth and we arrived at KLIA before 4.00 pm. Performed Asar prayers at the Surau Anjung Tinjau. Met the rest of the Yunnan Kembara Sufi group at the departure hall. All together there were 31 of us. After a short briefing by Arif, the tour leader, we group checked-in.

(The start of our journey)

(Fast group check-in)

Had a light dinner of mushroom pie and pastries from Bread History at the foodcourt before we cleared Immigration controls and headed to the departure gate.

(Having a light dinner at the food court)

Boarding was supposed to be at 9.15 pm. The flight was delayed to 10.45 pm. In-flight meals was served an hour after departure. It was a 4 hour flight to Kunming and we had a short nap before landing.

(Melaka's charm at KLIA Heritage Lane)

(More than an hour delay in our flight)

Arrived in Kunming Changshui International Airport around 3.30 am. In the early hours of the morning, immigration and customs at Kunming Airport were fast and efficient, making our arrival smooth and hassle-free, setting a pleasant tone for the start of our journey.

A huge dinosaur and two little ones welcomed us at the Arrival Terminal. What a surprise! Miss Lee Ling, our local tour guide was already waiting for us. She will be with us for the whole trip. The bus took us direct to the Country Inn & Suite By Radisson, located quite near the airport. After freshening up, we had a light sleep before the wake-up call at 6.00 am.

(The Country Inn & Suit By Radisson, Kunming)

(A comfortable and cozy room)