Miaozhan Temple

Miaozhan Temple is a Buddhist temple in Guandu Old Town featuring multiple courtyards and meditation spaces arranged in traditional Chinese architectural style. The complex includes various halls of different sizes that surround central courtyards, providing spaces for prayer, teaching, and daily monastic activities.

The temple was established during the Ming Dynasty and developed over centuries into an important local place of worship. In 2009, monks from the Shaolin Temple in Henan assumed management and conducted extensive renovations while preserving its original Buddhist character.

The temple functions as a living Buddhist community where monks conduct daily teachings and practice, welcoming visitors to observe monastic life. The courtyards and halls reflect traditional devotional practices that continue to shape the spiritual rhythm of the place.

The temple is accessible by multiple bus routes connecting to downtown Kunming, with the journey taking around thirty minutes from the city center. Wear comfortable shoes as the grounds include several courtyards and staircases to navigate.

The complex includes the Vajra Pagoda from 1457, which was raised by approximately 2.6 meters in 2001 to address subsidence issues. This remarkable engineering solution preserved the historic tower while accommodating shifts in the ground around it.

Location: Guandu District

GPS coordinates: 24.96056,102.75522

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42