In the morning, the driver and tour guide will collect guests from their hotel (located within Kunming’s second ring road) and transport them to the Black Dragon Pool. This stunning and quintessential Chinese park features a pool split into two sections: one with clear spring water and the other with murky spring water. Despite the waters meeting, they never blend, and legend has it that the fish remain on their respective sides. In front of the temple, there are three ancient trees: a 1200-year-old plum tree from the Tang dynasty (618–907), a cypress tree from the Song dynasty (960-1127), and a camellia tree from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

After lunch, the tour will proceed to the Golden Temple, located not far from the city, to explore the history of this centuries-old Taoist temple constructed during the Ming dynasty. This temple is the largest pure copper temple in China and the most renowned Taoist temple in Yunnan. The expansive park surrounding the temple features stone steps leading through Heavenly gates up to the temple, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Visitors can unwind in the vast forest of pines and cypresses or sit by one of the tranquil ponds to experience a sense of inner peace. At the end of the day, the tour will return to Kunming, concluding the trip.

Points of Interest

• Wonders Of Yunnan Travel

• Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
• Private transportation with skilled driver
• 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
• Supplement for the tour guide (meals)
• 24/7 English-speaking customer services
• Government taxes

• Lunch and Dinner
• Shopping
• Chinese visa
• Personal expenses
• Domestic and international flights
• Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station
• Personal Travel Accident Insurance.
• Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested
• Things not mentioned in this itinerary

The journey commences in Kunming, the hub of Yunnan province renowned for its historical and cultural significance. It is colloquially known as the “Spring City” due to its perpetually spring-like climate. The notable Golden Temple, or Taihe Palace, is a renowned Taoist establishment, boasting the largest pure-copper temple in China, nestled amongst extensive green pines and lush cypresses. The Black Dragon Pool, a Taoist temple with a legendary dragon believed to have dwelt within its pool, is a prime attraction. Accompanied by an age-old forest and numerous plum blossoms during the spring, it offers an idyllic location for a leisurely walk.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A maximum of 8 people per booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.