Kunming Golden Temple
Kunming Golden Temple
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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ZhongguoKM
Kunming, China6,238 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Great time to visit this peaceful mountain park because the camellias are in full bloom. Will probably last another two or three weeks.
I've been here several times before, but always find it tranquil and relaxing. A fine getaway.
Logistics are easy: It's at the terminus of several bus lines. #47, #10, #71 and others. Three or four local eateries inside get fired up at around noon. Plenty of selection (I'm talking about basic Yunnan food, not imports or exotics.)
Climb the bell tower and ring the small wishing bell. Three bongs costs 5 Yuan.
Admission at the main gate (西门) is 30 Yuan for most people. Steep stone steps at the beginning. Might be tough if you had a mobility problem.
I've been here several times before, but always find it tranquil and relaxing. A fine getaway.
Logistics are easy: It's at the terminus of several bus lines. #47, #10, #71 and others. Three or four local eateries inside get fired up at around noon. Plenty of selection (I'm talking about basic Yunnan food, not imports or exotics.)
Climb the bell tower and ring the small wishing bell. Three bongs costs 5 Yuan.
Admission at the main gate (西门) is 30 Yuan for most people. Steep stone steps at the beginning. Might be tough if you had a mobility problem.
Written January 29, 2015
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Victor G
10 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Golden Temple is the most famous sightseeing in Kunming. Not only traveler like there, many schools also choose it as the hiking destination for students to learn more about Kunming's history and science phenomena. I grow up in Kunming, so for me,I have been there at least three times. I have to say the natural environment there are really good. If you have little children and old people in your team, I suggest you go there since many trees and lakes, which would benefit to health. But with old people who is difficult with walking for a long time. Golden Temple is not a very good choice since the temple is on a mountain. Even though there are many places to rest under the mountain, once you decide to climb the mountain, the places for resting is hard to find. The Golden Temple is a temple completely made of copper. Therefore, if the weather is appropriate, you will see the fireball rolling on the roof of the temple. But don't plan to see this amazing phenomenon, because it is really hard to meet (people say only the right person would see this phenomenon since it is the symbol of Buddha). Hope you can have a good time there.
Written November 21, 2016
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Karen M
Chesapeake, VA239 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Half an hour away from the city, you can get here by many of the city buses or by taxi. Lots of steps up the hill, with places to rest. There is a funicular for those who prefer riding up the hill. Camellias were in bloom - gardens were wonderful and ponds were peaceful. Temple and bell tower bot to be missed. Lots of souvenir stands and eateries at the top of the hill. A lovely afternoon.
Written March 25, 2015
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jomajami
Hangzhou, China22 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
The Golden Temple is unlike any other temples (taoist) and it is not gold it is bronze. Set in a scenic area which you can explore for hours as there are lots of buildings and gardens of historical and aesthetic interest, not to mention fun things for the kids to do.
Written April 8, 2013
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Aronulus
Zhuji54 contributions
The temple complexes at this park are well preserved the and gardens provide some very interesting, relaxing strolls. I spent half a day here and could have stayed longer. There are a lot more Chinese tourists than foreigners but enough foreigners that you're not an oddity. I especially liked climbing to the top of the bell tower. The 'gold temple' is actually black and made of iron. Fairly unique in China. There are restaurants inside the park, mostly they serve local Chinese dishes but this makes them fairly inexpensive. The gardens are large enough that you can get away from crowds and are worth exploring. I would definitely go again.
Written June 10, 2008
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Desmondcheng
415 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Worth a visit as it's only 6-8km from main Kunming city.
It's a big place, and the temples and various spots inside comes with bilingual explanation. So you can learn the history behind it.
In the morning there are many locals playing badminton or dancing or qigong exercise in various spot.
Be prepared to spend 3 hrs to explore the place.
Going up you can take a taxi but coming back will be more challenging.
Best way is to take a local shuttle bus at 1RMB down and from there finding a taxi will be easier.
Entrance fee is 30RMB.
If you take the cable car down it will be separate charges.
I strongly suggest you to visit this place!
It's a big place, and the temples and various spots inside comes with bilingual explanation. So you can learn the history behind it.
In the morning there are many locals playing badminton or dancing or qigong exercise in various spot.
Be prepared to spend 3 hrs to explore the place.
Going up you can take a taxi but coming back will be more challenging.
Best way is to take a local shuttle bus at 1RMB down and from there finding a taxi will be easier.
Entrance fee is 30RMB.
If you take the cable car down it will be separate charges.
I strongly suggest you to visit this place!
Written February 21, 2017
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Wanassanon K.
Thailand137 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Taking the bus no.10 at the last stop. Lots of people are having the good picnic, fishing, and camping. Also if you keep walking up the hill, you will be able to see the temple at there, don't miss to pay a visit there.
Written July 15, 2015
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E52
Beijing, China151 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
The entire complex is quite beautiful, but if you are here and on your own you might miss the 'golden' temple first time you see it, we certainly did. The temple, once you realize that it is made out of tons and tons of copper/bronze is very beautiful and impressive, especially the interior roof and the Buddha statue inside, but by itself from a distance, does not stand out as anything spectacular and we walked by it the first time without realizing that we had missed the main attraction and only 'saw' it on our way back from the bell tower.
Written March 3, 2015
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fbmtl
Montreal, Canada4,858 contributions
Nice park to take a walk and relax, entrance free of 30 rmb. As well, check out the view on Kunming from the top of the Bell tower. To get there, end of bus line #10.
Written October 28, 2013
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marco a
Kumming6 contributions
Sep 2013 • Business
Fantastic park on the edge of a beautiful lake right in the middle of Kunming. A maze of little alleys and small bridges connecting the different island of the lake, all nicely paved and decorated with beautiful plants and flowers. The right place to see the remaining of traditional China. In several corners you can find elders playing traditional instruments, singing, dancing traditional dances or doing tai chi. Recommended to visit it at different time in a day.
Written September 23, 2013
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