Yuan Tong Si Temple
Currently Open- Address: 30 Yuantong St Wuhua, Kunming, Yunnan, China Map
- Timings: 08:00 am - 07:00 pm Details
- Ticket Price: 6 CNY
- Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
- Tags: Temple, View Point, Family And Kids, Nature
Known as the one of the oldest Buddhist temples around Yunnan province, it is this sacred place that held the relics of Buddha for centuries. The Yuan Tong Si Temple dates back to 8th century when Tang Dynasty was ruling the region.
The Yuan Tong Si Temple is unique owing to the slanted roof structure. Located at the base of the Luofeng Hill, it has a high face with low back. The front archway named Yuantong Shengjing or the ‘Wonderland’, the tourists can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. The major highlights are the fiery dragons from the Ming Dynasty. The stone staircases in the Main Hall are actually a monolithic structure carved from a single cliff. The corridors are run by streams of clear pools and creepers. Built inside the caves, the main hall is actually a ramification of "Yougu" and "Chaoying".
Yuan Tong Si Temple Travel Tips
- This is the oldest Buddhist temple within the city limits.
- It is ideal to cover the temple the same day as Bamboo Temple and Stone Forest.
- Use of camera inside the alleys is allowed.
- Always use the rails while taking a flight of stairs to upper levels.
- Move around in groups to avoid hassles.
- Some parts of the walls are under renovation. Maintain distance from such places.
- Carry drinking water as there are not many resting points.
- Maintain silence at all times.
Yuan Tong Si Temple Hours
- 1st and 15th of every Chinese Lunar Month: 5:30 am- 5 pm
- Please enquire before you visit.
- Recommended time to visit: 9am
How to Reach Yuan Tong Si Temple
- Nearest Railway Station: Kunming
- Bus No: 85, 101
- Bus stop: Yuan Tong Si
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- Yuan Tong Si Temple Address: 30 Yuantong St Wuhua, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yuan Tong Si Temple Timing: 08:00 am - 07:00 pm
- Yuan Tong Si Temple Price: 6 CNY
- Time required to visit Yuan Tong Si Temple: 02:00 Hrs
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10.71% of people who visit Kunming include Yuan Tong Si Temple in their plan
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85.71% of people start their Yuan Tong Si Temple visit around 12 PM - 1 PM
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People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Yuan Tong Si Temple
95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Yuan Tong Si Temple
People normally club together Zhangguanying Second Hand Market and Yunnan Wildlife Park while planning their visit to Yuan Tong Si Temple.