Stay at Kunming Green Lake Liride Hotel and explore nearby attractions, Golden Temple

Kunming | Underrated! The Golden Temple in summer exudes a uniquely beautiful vibe🍃 Just 7.4 km from Kunming Green Lake Liride Hotel, it's a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll through the woods.
Though I've visited many times, my previous impressions were limited.

Recently, I revisited with a fresh perspective—focusing on its historical architecture and summer mountain scenery—and was utterly captivated.
The unrealistically green lawns, pine forests rolling like emerald waves, the whimsical butterfly garden with parrots, ancient trees from the Forbidden City, the historical legacy of Wu Sangui, and the upturned eaves of the Bell Tower...

Admission is free, and it's conveniently close to the city. If you want to listen to time and nature, the Golden Temple is the perfect place!

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🟢 Travel Tips:

1️⃣ Cultural & Historical Tour: Enter through the West Gate (main entrance) → Second Heavenly Gate → Third Heavenly Gate → Taihe Palace Gate → Lingxing Gate → Forbidden City → Bronze Hall → Wu Sangui's Broadsword & Zhenwu Seven-Star Sword Exhibition → Wu Sangui & Chen Yuanyuan Traditional Painting Exhibition → China Golden Temple Expo Garden → Autumn Garden → Bronze History & Culture Corridor → Bell Tower → Golden Temple Cable Car → World Horticultural Expo Garden (or return the same way)

2️⃣ Relaxing Leisure Tour: North Gate → Cactus & Succulent Greenhouse → Butterfly Garden (parrot feeding) → Cedar Lawn (camping/picnicking) → Back Gate (ideal for self-driving; note the one-way route)

3️⃣ Light Hiking Route: West Gate (main entrance) → Second Heavenly Gate → Third Heavenly Gate → Taihe Palace Gate → Lingxing Gate → Forbidden City → Bronze Hall → Wu Sangui's Broadsword & Zhenwu Seven-Star Sword Exhibition → Wu Sangui & Chen Yuanyuan Traditional Painting Exhibition → China Golden Temple Expo Garden → Autumn Garden → Bronze History & Culture Corridor → Bell Tower → Camellia Garden → Azalea Garden → Floral Greenhouse Zone → Rose Garden → Taihe Ancient Path → Wooden Boardwalk → West Gate
▪️ Navigation: Kunming Golden Temple Park (West or East Gate)
▪️ Opening Hours: 07:00-18:00

Post by Thompson@Violet789 | Jun 4, 2025