Guandu Old Town

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  • Address: South-east's suburbs of Kunming, Guandu District, Kunming 650041, China
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  • Timings: 08:30 am - 06:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +86871-7376593
  • Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors, Historical Site, Restaurant, Family And Kids, Old Town
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Guandu Old Town is a confluence of history and cultural diversity of Yunnan province. Located in the south-east suburb of Kunming, the Old Town is now a Shaolin stronghold too. The old name of Guandu is ‘Woodong’. The town is situated beside the Dian Chi Lake. Fishing boats, eating shacks and trade points make Guandu Old Town a rustic tourist destination.

Guandu Old Town is a Class AAAA (4-A) tourist attraction. The name of the city Old town is derived from the Chinese word for ‘Official ferry’. The Shaolin Temple is just one of the major highlights. The Guandu Old Town’s encompassing attractions can be summed up as “Six Temples, Seven Pavilions, and Eight Shrines”. The popular sites in and around the Old Town are:

  • Tu Zhu Temple
  • Fa Ding Si Temple
  • Miao Zhan Si
  • Jiang Pagoda

Guandu Old Town Travel Tips

  • It is the best stoop-over destination to visit the Kunming Luosiwan International Trade City.
  • The fishy odour is rather strong. Do carry a mask to keep the stench from causing nausea.
  • Cycling options are the best to roam around in Guandu Old Town.

Guandu Old Town Hours

  • Please enquire before you visit.
  • Recommended time to visit is 10:00 am.

How to Reach Guandu Old Town

Nearest Railway Station: Kunming

Bus lines:

  • Bus No: 46, Bus stop: Guandu Dong Lu stop
  • Bus No: 31, 165, 169, 185, 186, 210, 908 and C85, Bus stop: Guandu Old Town

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  • Guandu Old Town Address: South-east's suburbs of Kunming, Guandu District, Kunming 650041, China
  • Guandu Old Town Contact Number: +86871-7376593
  • Guandu Old Town Timing: 08:30 am - 06:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Guandu Old Town: 01:00 Hrs
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  • 12.97% of people who visit Kunming include Guandu Old Town in their plan

  • 53.85% of people start their Guandu Old Town visit around 11 AM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr to see Guandu Old Town

Tuesday, Friday and Sunday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Guandu Old Town

People normally club together Dian Chi Lake and Kunming Xishan Forest Park while planning their visit to Guandu Old Town.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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  • I live in Chenggong. near subway line 1, university town station. How Can I go to Guandu Ancient Town ? which station will be near? please give me detail direction. Bus C85 I know. but which stop I should get down?

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    • Guandu Old Town would be the right bus stop to get down. But, I suggest you ask the locals to confirm. 

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