Place to visit
Yuantong Temple, China: what it is and when to go
Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China (圆通寺). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March 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 6 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
- The most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China · Temples
- Local name
- 圆通寺
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 625 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-17:20
- Price
- 6 CNY
- Coordinates
- 25.05439, 102.71044
What it is and where
Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China (圆通寺). It has articles in 6 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, 3.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.05439, 102.71044; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 625 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples 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 Yuantong Temple is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- 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
- Yunnan Military AcademyMilitary academy in China, 1909 to 19351.2 km
- Eastern and Western PagodasTower2.5 km
- Daguan ParkPark in People's Republic of China5.2 km
- The Spring WaterHot spring bath5.6 km
- World Horti-Expo GardenBotanical garden center in Kunming, China5.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Temples
- Shaolin Monastery: Chan Buddhist temple in Dengfeng county, Henan, China
- Great Mosque of Xi'an: mosque in China
- Jokhang: Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa
- Niujie Mosque: mosque in Beijing
- Id Kah Mosque: mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
- Hanging Temple: temple built into a cliff in Shanxi province, China
Every China place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yuantong Temple?
It is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China (圆通寺 in the local language). It has articles in 6 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 Yuantong Temple?
March 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 Yuantong Temple?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 625 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 Yunnan Military Academy, Eastern and Western Pagodas, Daguan Park. The rest is in the China guide.
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