Yuantong Temple
One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming and one of the city's Eight Scenic Spots. It achieves tranquillity amid bustle and grandeur through small details,…
Yuantong Temple, Kunming · Gisling · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥6
- Opening hours
- 08:00-18:00
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Getting there
- Near Yuantong Hill (bus stop) and Yuantong Street (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 191. Open in Google Maps
About Yuantong Temple
One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming and one of the city's Eight Scenic Spots. It achieves tranquillity amid bustle and grandeur through small details, and makes skilful use of the Luofeng Hill behind it to create a distinctive water-courtyard temple with unique garden art. The main gate of Yuantong Temple is on Yuantong Street. The deeper you walk into the temple, the lower the ground becomes, making it a rare “sloping temple” among Chinese temple architecture.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yuantong Temple cost?
Admission to Yuantong Temple is ¥6, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yuantong Temple?
Yuantong Temple is open 08:00-18:00.
How do I get to Yuantong Temple?
Near Yuantong Hill (bus stop) and Yuantong Street (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Yuantong Temple?
Plan on 2 hours for Yuantong Temple.
Where is Yuantong Temple?
Yuantong Temple is in Kunming, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China. No. 30 Yuantong Street, Wuhua District
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