A comprehensive museum presenting the history, archaeology and regional culture of Qujing. Its permanent exhibitions cover topics including the source of the Pearl River, local Cuan culture and the history of eastern Yunnan.
静宁宝塔
A tower on top of a hill visible from most of the city, with an impressive view of the area. Depending on fitness level and how direct of a path you choose, the hike could take 30 minutes to one hour. The trails up are mostly covered and paved. You can visit the interior of the tower to see some local art, but there are no windows. A shuttle up to the tower is available.
天生洞
A park with a very large and impressive cave. There are colored lights inside that make for some very nice photos. The trail inside is well marked and is an easy walk.
翠山影视基地
A filming location that is also a theme park. There is a roughly 4km road up to the summit, and on the way there are different attractions such as a Chinese village with some shopping, temples, a glass bridge, and a mountain slide.
麒麟水乡
A wetland park with trails, boat rides, and lots of flowers. Very striking when the lavender and lotus are blooming.
白石江公园
A large urban park along the Baishijiang River, covering about 15 hectares. The park has walking paths, landscaped areas and recreational facilities, and also incorporates displays related to the historical Battle of Baishijiang.
曲靖外滩
A large outdoor market with shops, street food, restaurants, and bars. Especially busy on weekends. It is popular with young people and is the nightlife capital of the city.