Scenic spot introduction:

Kunming Jinning Panlong Temple is one of the three major Buddhist holy sites in Yunnan and one of the most popular temples in Kunming. The literati and poets of the past dynasties left many poems, calligraphy and paintings, couplets, horizontal plaques, inscriptions, etc. in Panlong Temple, especially those of Emperor Yongli of the Ming Dynasty, King Yuan Liang, and the great travelers Xu Xiake, Dan Dang, Qian Nanyuan, Yuan Jiagu and others of the Ming Dynasty. Handwriting is the most precious. In the more than 600 years since the temple was built, Panlong Temple has experienced many disasters. Since the 1980s, the Panlong Ancient Temple has been gradually renovated and restored to its former appearance, becoming a place for people to relax, visit, worship Buddha and pray for blessings.

Attractions distribution:

Panlong Temple is located on Panlong Mountain, 5 kilometers east of Jinning, Kunming. The temple is built according to the mountain. There are one, two and three gates in the mountain gate, Yingxian Bridge, Shifo Hall, Luzu Hall, Zushi Hall, Daxiong Hall, Jade Emperor Pavilion, There are more than 20 courtyards, including the Jialan Hall, the Medicine Master’s Hall, and the Camellia Hall, which are dedicated to the gods of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Especially the Panlong Patriarch’s Hall, the Medicine Master’s Hall, and the Guanyin Hall are the most popular. The tall Guanhai Tower can also overlook the scenery of Dianchi Lake. . In the temple, there are ancient trees such as camellia from the Yuan Dynasty, cinnabar magnolia from the Ming Dynasty, red plum from the Ming Dynasty, and silver osmanthus from the Qing Dynasty, as well as more than ten ancient inscriptions. The cultural relics are of high value.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, worship, history and culture, religion, architecture
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Panlong Temple Fair is held every July 17th and August 18th.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Kunming City>Jinning County

How to get there:

Bus route: Take the minibus bound for Jiangchuan and Tonghai from the East Station and get off at Panlong Temple in Jincheng (fare is about 15 yuan); there is a direct bus to Panlong Temple under the Kunming Juhua Overpass, and the fare is 15 yuan-20 Yuan or so.

Self-driving route: Shantou-Kunming Expressway → Kunming-Moji Expressway → Jinbei Road → Zhuangqi Road → Panlong Road

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Panlong Temple ticket price:

8 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

The temple gate opens at 07:00 and closes at dark.

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