Kunming Golden Temple Park Travel Guide

🎫Tickets: Free 🕙Opening hours: 07:30–18:00 🚗Transportation: 1. Self-driving: Navigate to Jindian Scenic Area, Kunming. 2. Public transportation: Take Metro Line 5 to Shiboyuan Station, then take Bus 47 or 235 to Jindian (Chuanjin Road) Station. 🌟Recommended route: Enter through the main gate of the Golden Temple, where there is a parking lot. Follow the road in the scenic area to visit the following attractions👇 1. Golden Temple: This is the core attraction of the scenic area, made entirely of metal and shining in the sun, with a statue of the True Warrior Emperor inside. The Golden Temple was originally built in imitation of the Taihe Palace on Wudang Mountain and was later rebuilt by Wu Sangui. It is more complete than the Golden Temple on Longevity Hill in the Summer Palace in Beijing and larger than the Golden Temple on Wudang Mountain in Hubei, making it the largest existing pure copper temple in China. 2. Chen Yuanyuan Exhibition Hall: Learn about her story here. 3. Laojun Temple: Experience Taoist culture. 4. Bell Tower: The highest building on Mingfeng Mountain, offering a distant view. The Yongle Bell hanging here was built in the 21st year of the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1423), with a height of 3.5 meters and a weight of 14 tons. It is the largest ancient bell in Yunnan and the third largest in China. 5. Autumn Garden: Located on the back hill of the Golden Temple, it is planted with a large number of autumn plants and is suitable for visiting in autumn. 6. Golden Temple Expo Garden, Bronze History and Culture Gallery, Water Garden: Located on the back hill of the Golden Temple, you can admire ancient bronze buildings and learn about bronze history and culture. 7. Camellia Garden: The Camellia Garden in Golden Temple Park is very famous, with different scenery in different seasons. 8. Other botanical gardens: Such as the Rhododendron Garden, where you can see a variety of exotic flowers and trees. 💡Travel tips: 1. The Golden Temple Park is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for long walks. 2. Protect the environment and do not litter. 3. Follow the rules of the scenic area and do not climb on cultural relics. 4. Some areas of the park may have more mosquitoes, so you can bring mosquito repellent. 5. Learn about the historical and cultural background of each attraction in advance to make your visit more meaningful.