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Attractions in Kunming

Kunming’s West Hill: The Sleeping Beauty Lies Amid the Emerald Waves, Inviting You to a Rendezvous with the Landscapes of Central Yunnan

The Sutra Hall at Huating Temple on Kunming’s West Hill is a traditional Chinese-style building with upturned eaves; its colorful beams and columns complement the red lanterns, making it a Zen-inspired ancient temple nestled deep within the West Hill.

Kunming's West Hill, known as “Sleeping Beauty Mountain” for its resemblance to a sleeping beauty, is Kunming's most famous mountain. It towers majestically over Yunnan…

May 9, 2026

Attractions in Tengchong

Menghuan Golden Pagoda / Silver Pagoda: The Buddhist Kingdom of the Dai People—A Golden and Silver Encounter

The Great Golden Pagoda in Menghuan, Mangshi, Yunnan, China: a magnificent gilded pagoda featuring intricate carvings and soaring spires, set against a backdrop of clear blue skies.

In the Dai-inhabited lands of Mangshi, Dehong, in western Yunnan, lies a hidden gem known as the “Twin Stars of the Buddhist Kingdom”—the Menghuan Golden Pagoda…

May 8, 2026

Attractions in Dali

The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in Dali: At the Foot of Cangshan Mountain, Embark on a Journey Through a Millennium of Zen Charm

An aerial view of the Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Temple in Dali, offering a panoramic view of the temple complex and Lake Er in the distance.

At the foot of Cangshan Mountain and on the shores of Erhai Lake lies a secret Buddhist paradise gently caressed by time—the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in Dali. Here…

April 28, 2026

Attractions in Dali

Cangshan Mountain in Dali: Zen Amid Snow-Capped Peaks—A Mountain-Top Rendezvous of Romance and Beauty

Looking down on Erhai Lake from Cangshan Mountain, the peaks and the high-altitude lake intertwine, and in the distance, the lake’s deep blue waters are magnificent.

Under the clear blue skies of Dali, Cangshan Mountain stretches from north to south like a dark-green painted screen. This majestic mountain range, which spans western Yunnan, consists of nineteen peaks…

April 27, 2026

Attractions in Xishuangbanna

Mengle Great Buddha Temple in Xishuangbanna: A Dai-Thai Buddhist Paradise, Where the Rainforest Holds the Serenity of Millennia-Old Zen Joy

Mengle Great Buddha Temple in Xishuangbanna: a magnificent cluster of golden pagodas in Dai-Thai style, exquisite architectural art of Theravada Buddhism, and an exotic Dai-Thai atmosphere embraced by the tropical rainforest—a must-visit Buddhist pilgrimage site in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan.

Deep within the lush tropical rainforest of Xishuangbanna stands Mengle Great Buddha Temple, a Zen sanctuary brimming with Southeast Asian charm…

April 21, 2026

Shangri-La Attractions

Shangri-La Songzanlin Monastery Attraction: The Sound of Buddhist Chants Deep in the Highlands

In front of Songzanlin Monastery, tourists dressed in traditional Tibetan attire pose for photos. The complex of temples with their golden roofs is majestic and imposing, with vibrant colors; the people and the Tibetan-style architecture complement each other, creating a scene rich in ethnic charm.

The charm of Songzanlin Monastery lies not only in its own sacredness and solemnity, but also in its wonderful harmony with the ancient town of Dukezong. From Duk…

April 17, 2026