Daguan Tower
First built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty, the park takes its name from its position facing Dianchi Lake, with the Western Hills in the distance,…
Daguan Tower, Kunming
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Daguanlou Park (大观楼公园站) bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 188. Open in Google Maps
About Daguan Tower
First built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty, the park takes its name from its position facing Dianchi Lake, with the Western Hills in the distance, offering sweeping views of lake and mountains. The most prized sight is the Daguan Tower, built beside the water. It has three storeys and displays many fine plaques and couplets. The 180-character couplet by the Qing-era scholar Sun Ranweng hangs on the pillars on either side of the water-facing door and is known as 'the finest long couplet in ancient and modern times'.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Daguan Tower cost?
Admission to Daguan Tower is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Daguan Tower?
Daguan Tower is open 8：00—17：00.
How do I get to Daguan Tower?
Near Daguanlou Park (大观楼公园站) bus stop
How long should I spend at Daguan Tower?
Plan on 3 hours for Daguan Tower.
Where is Daguan Tower?
Daguan Tower is in Kunming, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China. No. 284 Daguan Road, Xishan District
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