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May 19, 2024

　　On the upper reaches of Xi Shan, the 'Dragon Gate Scenic Area' is a collection of pavilions, temples and grottoes scattered along the mountaintop. The highlight is the eponymous Longmen Grottoes, a series of passages carved deep into the cliffside between 1781 and 1835, punctuated with small shrines and incredible views across to Dian Chi lake.

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　　Towards the bottom of the mountain is Huating Temple, a country temple of the Nanzhao kingdom believed to have been constructed in the 11th century. It’s one of the largest in the province and its numerous halls are decorated with arhats. 　　From the metro station, walk about 3km up the...

　　The courtyard of the Ming dynasty Taihua Temple houses a fine collection of flowering trees, including magnolias and camellias, and is a popular to place to relax on the way up or down the mountain. 　　The road from Huating Temple winds 2km up to the turn-off for Taihua, but if...

　　On the upper reaches of Xi Shan, the 'Dragon Gate Scenic Area' is a collection of pavilions, temples and grottoes scattered along the mountaintop. The highlight is the eponymous Longmen Grottoes, a series of passages carved deep into the cliffside between 1781 and 1835, punctuated with small shrines and incredible...

　　The Golden Temple Scenic Area is equal parts religious space, forest park, botanical garden and open-air sculpture museum; it covers 118 hectares on the northwestern outskirts of the city. The obvious highlight is the namesake Qing dynasty shrine, the largest bronze temple in China, which shines magnificently under the bright...

Yunnan Provincial Museum

　　Originally built in 1951, this museum's relocation in 2015 gave it a thoroughly modern 60,000 square metres of exhibition space. Displays span the prehistoric to the present day; expect a broad overview of Yunnan's past through well-curated exhibitions, though English captions are at times frustratingly limited. Enter on the southeast...

Dounan Flower Market

　　China's largest flower market is a riot of colours and smells, and a charming place to wander for an hour and see the diversity of species on offer. Try to get here early, when the morning auctions are happening, for the most action. 　　From Metro Line 1's Dounan station, walk...

　　Tucked away atop a winding mountain road up the forested hills northwest of the city centre, this serene temple is definitely one to be visited by sculptors as much as by those interested in temple collecting. Raised during the Tang dynasty in 639 AD, it was refitted in the Qing...

Green Lake Park

　　Come here to people-watch, practise taichi or just hang with the locals and stroll through winding lines that meander through the 22 hectares of ponds and pavilions. The roads surrounding the park are lined with wannabe trendy cafes, teahouses and shops. In November, everyone in the city awaits the return...

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