Caoxi Temple

Caoxi Temple stands at the foot of Longshan Mountain, 1 kilometer west of Anning Hot Spring, with a pearl spring in the south and Three Tides of Holy Water in the north.

The temple originated during the Dali Kingdom period of the Song Dynasty and received national protection status as a Major Historical and Cultural Site in 2006.

The temple houses 18 clay sculptures of Buddhist Arhats, traditional stone lions, and intricate sculptures representing the three saints of the Huayan World inside the Majestic Hall.

Visitors can access the temple from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, reaching it by taking a 50-minute bus ride from Kunming to Anning, followed by Bus No.12 to Wenquan Town.

The temple grounds feature a centuries-old plum tree alongside a Magnolia delavayi tree, which according to local beliefs produces 13 petals during leap years instead of the usual 12.

Location: Anning

GPS coordinates: 24.95295,102.44552

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:10