[Yutong Temple, Kunming, China] Enjoy a tranquil moment at Kunming's oldest Buddhist temple

Yuantong Temple, quietly located in the center of Kunming, is a famous temple that was founded in the Tang Dynasty (9th century) and boasts a history of over 1,000 years.

It has been restored many times during the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, but it remains a symbol of Yunnan Buddhism to this day, transcending time.

👀Highlights✨

🧘♀️A quiet space where Buddhist culture lives on

The rare structure of the main hall built around a pond is very rare in southern China.

The grounds are filled with the spirit of Zen and tranquility, calming the minds of visitors.

🐉Beautiful main hall and pond decorated with dragons

The main hall is decorated with colorful tiles and delicate dragon sculptures, and the sight of its reflection in the fantastical pond is worth seeing.

It is also a popular photo spot, but we recommend that you quietly enjoy the atmosphere.

🙏 A place of worship for locals

While it is a tourist attraction, it is also a "living temple" where many locals still pray every day.

The scent of incense and the gentle sound of the bells will naturally soothe your travel fatigue.

Basic information📝
💰Admission fee: 6 yuan
📍Access: Exit A of Yuantong Temple Station on Kunming Subway Line 2, within walking distance of Kunming Old Street and Cuihu Park

Yantong Temple, the oldest temple in Kunming, conveys more than a thousand years of history and Buddhist culture to the present day.
The quietness and solemnity that you would never expect to find in the city, and the vivid decorations that you would never expect to find in the oldest temple in Kunming, make it a healing space where you can reset your mind and body.
It is especially recommended for those who want to spend some quiet time and experience history and spiritual culture.

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