Yuantong Temple, Buddhist temple in Kunming, China
The Yuantong Temple features a central octagonal pavilion standing on an artificial lake, connected by stone bridges to the main prayer halls.
Built during the Tang Dynasty in the 8th century, the temple underwent major reconstruction in 1301, taking 18 years to complete under Yuan Dynasty rule.
The temple serves as the headquarters of the Yunnan Buddhist Association and maintains halls dedicated to three Buddhist traditions: Mahayana, Theravada, and Tibetan.
The temple opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:20 PM and includes multiple prayer halls, meditation spaces, and gardens spread across 12,767 square meters.
The temple layout follows a reversed architectural pattern, with visitors descending from the entrance rather than ascending as in traditional Buddhist temples.
Location: Huashan Subdistrict
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Domingo 08:00-17:20
GPS coordinates: 25.05504,102.71035
Latest update: May 21, 2025 05:31
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