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![Kunming (pronounced /ˌkʊnˈmɪŋ/; Chinese: 昆明; pinyin: Kūnmíng; Wade-Giles: K'un-ming, pronounced [kʰúnmǐŋ]; UN/LOCODE: CNKMG) is a prefecture-level city and capital of Yunnan province, in southwestern China. Because of its year-round temperate climate, Kunming is often called the "Spring City" or "City of Eternal Spring" (春城).](http://cdn6.wn.com/vp/i/e3/82344e264b8f45.jpg "Kunming (pronounced /ˌkʊnˈmɪŋ/; Chinese: 昆明; pinyin: Kūnmíng; Wade-Giles: K'un-ming, pronounced [kʰúnmǐŋ]; UN/LOCODE: CNKMG) is a prefecture-level city and capital of Yunnan province, in southwestern China. Because of its year-round temperate climate, Kunming is often called the \"Spring City\" or \"City of Eternal Spring\" (春城).")
