Place to visit
Longquan Temple (Yunnan), China: what it is and when to go
Longquan Temple (Yunnan) is a park in Kunming, People's Republic of China (黑龙潭公园). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Park in Kunming, People's Republic of China · Nature
- Local name
- 黑龙潭公园
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 614 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 25.14479, 102.74924
What it is and where
Longquan Temple (Yunnan) is a park in Kunming, People's Republic of China (黑龙潭公园). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kunming, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.14479, 102.74924; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 614 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Longquan Temple (Yunnan) is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarPossible11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayBest time13:13
- JunPossible13:33
- JulPossible13:25
- AugPossible12:53
- SepBest time12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovPossible10:45
- DecPossible10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The Spring WaterHot spring bath5.3 km
- Golden Temple ParkTaoist temple in Yunnan, China6.6 km
- Chihiro Mowen Spa HotelHot spring7.5 km
- World Horti-Expo GardenBotanical garden center in Kunming, China7.7 km
- Yuantong TempleThe most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Mount Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Longquan Temple (Yunnan)?
It is a park in Kunming, People's Republic of China (黑龙潭公园 in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Longquan Temple (Yunnan)?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to Longquan Temple (Yunnan)?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 614 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The Spring Water, Golden Temple Park, Chihiro Mowen Spa Hotel. The rest is in the China guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Longquan Temple (Yunnan) on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.