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based on 254 reviewsOpen today at 08:00-17:00(Admission ends at 17:00)
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No. 42 Yuantong Street, Wuhua District, KunmingMap
Phone0871-65193762, 0871-65127433
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Yuantong Temple, Kunming's oldest and largest monastery, Wu Sangui built the Octagonal Water-Shuiyu Guanyin Temple is the most unique, Xiaocheng Buddhist style bronze Buddha Temple is interesting, the "Naxia screen" under the sunset glow is dazzling. After winter, the back hillside has gradually become a colored leaf forest, which is particularly beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds. Yuantong Temple is located in the center of the city, and it is not too far to walk to attractions such as Cuihu.
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Yuantong Temple is located in the middle section of Yuantong Street in Kunming City, adjacent to Kunming Zoo. It is one of the famous and ancient Buddhist temples in Kunming. The temple has been in existence for 1,200 years and has enjoyed a high reputation in history. It is also very large in scale now, and it is very famous in the southwest and southeast Asia. The monastery is located at the foot of the mountain, but it is not built on the mountain, but the lower the terrain as it goes inward, which is very rare in monasteries. The whole monastery is like a garden, with green hills in the back and green ponds in the yard. With the exquisite ancient buildings, the photos taken are very beautiful. What's particularly exciting is that it incorporates Chinese Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and Southern Buddhism schools from Southeast Asia, and the architecture also has these various characteristics. The monastery has a high status in the southwest region and Southeast Asia, and many pilgrims come to pray every day. If you come here on the first and fifteenth day of the new year, there will be grand Buddhist activities in the monastery, which are very lively.
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Kunming - Place worth moving to.Great city to visit. Vibrant, breathable, interesting,historical and most of all relaxed. The city is reasonably large and spread out around the lake Dianchi, but the interesting part of the city center is actually rather compact and easy to navigate on foot or with one of the numerous e-bikes you can find parked almost everywhere. Aim to have your hotel somewhere between WuYi and the DongFeng Guang Chan subway stations if you want to be close to the pedestrian streets and tourist center. There are some places you will want to use the subway or taxi for, like the XiShan or the Yunnan Ethnic village, both of which I highly recommend, but Green Lake park, Yuantong temple, NanChang Jie, Kunming Lao Jie are all situated in the center and easily reached on foot. The climate in winter was super pleasant, with bright clear skies and comfortable 15-20c during the day. During the night the temperature drops considerably, but it does not seem to stop the locals from dining on the open terraces. The city actually has so many great things to see and visit, that it is basically up to you how long you wish to stay. We extended our stay twice and honestly, I would seriously consider moving to this city long term, because it does feel like it has got it all. #urbanexplorerVlad the Traveler9
Yuantong Temple- Small but spiritualVery Nearby the zoo, and the temple can be seen below from one side of the zoo. Lots of lovely architecture, with a pond enclosing one part, containing a handful of turtles. There's also another pond full of fish, and a couple more turtles relaxing in there. Such a peaceful and tranquil place. despite being so near to the road, you cannot hear anything to distract you. I saw many workers or volunteers hanging around, then eating their lunch which was unusual. Not so many monks there, but there was a living area included in the temple, but it was off-limits. For just ¥6 it is more than worth a visit to this temple.MattyD946
The hidden treasure of Wuhua District, Yuantong Zen Temple takes you through the past and present!Located in Wuhua District of Kunming, Yuantong Zen Temple is a spiritual haven I stumbled upon in the city. As one of the larger and more complete temples in the city, it not only has mountains and water, but also three or four temple halls for you to offer incense and pray for blessings. The entire temple is permeated with a fragrance. 🍵 In the area with tables and chairs for entertaining visitors, you can bring some food, sit down, and slowly savor the tranquility and harmony of the place. The architecture on the back mountain is even more breathtaking, with stone walls full of the marks of time, and below there is a pond with many goldfish, cool and pleasant. 📍 The location is on Yuantong Street in Wuhua District, with the nearest subway station being Chuanxin Drum Tower (exit from Exit B), and then it's about a kilometer walk to get there. Alternatively, you can choose the route from Green Lake—Yunnan University—Yuantong Zen Temple for a one-stop tour to experience different scenery. 💰 The ticket costs only six yuan, and you can get a candle and two sticks of incense for yourself, which is a great value for money. The opening hours are from 8:00 to 17:00 every day, and remember not to buy incense and candles at the entrance, nor to believe those who ask for divination. 📷 Here, you can feel the unique charm of cultural attractions, enjoy the fun of traveling, admire the grandeur of ancient architecture, and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural connotations of the temple.ExcursionAddict
The ancient temple of Nanzhao in the center of Kunming cityThe city center is close to Cuihu Lake. A 1200-year-old ancient temple, built during the Nanzhao period, is a national key Buddhist temple. The lotus, camellia, and three-leaf plum blossoms in the temple are very beautiful. The location is connected with Yuantong Mountain Zoo for cherry blossom viewing, you can go and see while visiting here. My childhood impression of the thriving incense is here, The most special thing in the temple is a bronze Buddha hall, which is a Southeast Asian style building, enshrining the bronze statue of Sakyamuni given by the King of Thailand. There are free incense and candles in the temple, three incense sticks and two candles The ones sold at the door can be bought or not.MIRIAM GILBERT
Yunnan-Tibet Trip 72023.09.13 After coming out of the Luhan Mansion in Kunming, keep going right, after about ten minutes of walking, arrived at the third stop of today's Yunnan-Tibet trip at 14:40, to visit the famous Yuantong Temple in Kunming. This is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming, with a history of more than 1200 years. At the same time, it is also the largest temple in Kunming. It was built during the Tang Dynasty and the Nanzhao era, originally named Butuoluo Temple. In the fifth year of Yuan Dynasty Datong (1301 AD), Yuantong Temple was built, and the Yuan emperor "gave the seal book praise". The expansion project lasted for 18 years, until the sixth year of Yuan Yan You (1319 AD) was completed. During the Ming Dynasty, Yuantong Temple was expanded, and a new Jieyin Hall was built on the top of the mountain. Yuantong Temple was also renovated many times during the Qing Dynasty.ethicalwander
An ancient temple of a thousand years, the bell rings melodiously, telling the story of timeKunming in spring, hides a fairyland in the world - Yuantong Temple. An ancient temple of a thousand years, the bell rings melodiously, telling the story of time. Walking in it, it seems to be in a paradise far away from the hustle and bustle. The sun sets in the west, the golden light spills over the Buddha statue, inspiring awe. Here, every brick and tile is full of historical weight, and every prayer carries people's vision. Come to Yuantong Temple, find the peace and beauty in your heart.GlobalAdventurer_31
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Yuantong Temple, Kunming's oldest and largest monastery, Wu Sangui built the Octagonal Water-Shuiyu Guanyin Temple is the most unique, Xiaocheng Buddhist style bronze Buddha Temple is interesting, the "Naxia screen" under the sunset glow is dazzling. After winter, the back hillside has gradually become a colored leaf forest, which is particularly beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds. Yuantong Temple is located in the center of the city, and it is not too far to walk to attractions such as Cuihu.
Yuantong Temple, located in the city of Kunming Yuantong Street, is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kunming, has been built for more than 1200 years. It is also the largest monasteries in Kunming. It was built in the Nanyu era of the Tang Dynasty and was first named Budala Temple. Yuantong Temple was built in the five years of the Yuan Dynasty (1301, Xinqiu), and the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty "gifted Shujia". The Yuantong Temple was expanded for 18 years, and it was not completed until six years in Yuanyan (1319, not yet). During the Ming Dynasty, Yuantong Temple was expanded and the top of the mountain was built to connect the temple. It was also rebuilt many times during the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the south of Yuantong Mountain, facing Yuantong Street in front and Yuantong Mountain in the back. It is adjacent to the Kunming Zoo. It is a rigorous, symmetrical layout and prominent main body. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kunming. Yuantong Temple is magnificent, the forest is known as "Luofeng Yongcui", "Luofeng stacked green", has been one of the eight scenes of Kunming, like a beautiful Jiangnan water town garden. Architecturally speaking, it is quiet in the middle of noisy, small to see big, and borrow the scenery of Luofeng Mountain behind, forming a unique water courtyard Buddha Temple, which has a unique style in Chinese gardening art; The main entrance of Yuantong Temple is located on Yuantong Street, and the more you enter the monastery, the lower the terrain, which is a rare "downside temple" in the temple architecture of China.
Yuantong Temple, located in the city of Kunming Yuantong Street, is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kunming, has been built for more than 1200 years. It is also the largest monasteries in Kunming. It was built in the Nanyu era of the Tang Dynasty and was first named Budala Temple. Yuantong Temple was built in the five years of the Yuan Dynasty (1301 AD (Xinchou Year)), and the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty "gifted Shujia". The Yuantong Temple was expanded for 18 years, and it was not completed until the Yuan Yanxuan six years (1319 AD (not yet)). During the Ming Dynasty, Yuantong Temple was expanded and the top of the mountain was built to connect the temple. It was also rebuilt many times during the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the south of Yuantong Mountain, facing Yuantong Street in front and Yuantong Mountain in the back. It is adjacent to the Kunming Zoo. It is a rigorous, symmetrical layout and prominent main body. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kunming. Yuantong Temple is magnificent, the forest is known as "Luofeng Yongcui", "Luofeng stacked green", has been one of the eight scenes of Kunming, like a beautiful Jiangnan water town garden. Architecturally speaking, it is quiet in the middle of noisy, small to see big, and borrow the scenery of Luofeng Mountain behind, forming a unique water courtyard Buddha Temple, which has a unique style in Chinese gardening art; The main entrance of Yuantong Temple is located on Yuantong Street, and the more you enter the monastery, the lower the terrain, which is a rare "downside temple" in the temple architecture of China.
The temple has a pleasant view and is very suitable for shooting Hanfu.
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