A scenic area about 15km west of Kunming, overlooking Dianchi Lake. Covered with dense forest and populated with numerous temples, pavilions and grottoes, the most famous being the Dragon Gate …
Urban lake and park in downtown Kunming. Popular with locals and tourists enjoying time at a tea house, paddling on the lake, playing games or just strolling around.
Surrounded by greenery and located next to the Lake, this mansion in a French architectural style was home to Lu Han (1895-1974), a former general and head of the Yunnan …
Carved out of the mountain side over a 72 year period during the Qing Dynasty, this magnificent Taoist temple requires climbing hundreds of stairs down and up. It is an …
Yuantong Buddhist Temple is located just a 10 minute walk from Cuihu Lake in Kunming. Its history dates back about 1200 years. It is a historic temple that was initially …
The building is called Shengli Jiubei and they stand at both sides of the opening towards the monument. Interesting the rounded front and how they curve up the street.
Somewhat hidden down a small alley is St. John’s Gospel Church, built in 1915. It replaced a building used as a hospital and established by Dr Gordon Thompson and a …
If you don’t mind venturing into a small alley in an absolutely not touristy neighborhood and enjoy some local food, then try Jiexiao Alley. When entering it has a couple …
Across the street from Yuantong Temple, and wedged between two buildings is Thousand Buddha Hall. About 4-5 storeys high it has Buddha statues facing the street.