Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Taoist temples and the vibrant atmosphere of local markets on this 1-day tour in Kunming. Explore the Golden Temple, discover the charm of the Flower and Bird Market, and uncover hidden cultural sites around the Green Lake.
In the morning, your driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel (within the second ring road of Kunming) and drive you to the Golden Temple. It’s not far from the city and here you can learn about the history of this century old Taoist temple, built in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). This temple is the largest pure copper temple in China and the most famous Taoist temple in Yunnan. The park around the temple is huge and the stone steps through Heavenly gates up to the temple are surrounded by beautiful scenery. You can relax in its big surrounding forest of pines and cypresses or sit down at one of the serene ponds and feel inner peace come over you.
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- Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
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- 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
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- Supplement for the tour guide (meals)
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- 24/7 English-speaking customer services
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- 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
Our tour takes place in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province and a historical and cultural city. Locals also call her “Spring City” because her “climate is like spring all year round. Get out of the city to visit this oasis of peace and historical treasure: The Golden Temple, also called Taihe Palace, which is a famous Taoism building surrounded by a big park of green pines and verdant cypresses. Afterwards you will explore the hidden cultural sites along the Green Lake and Jingxing Bird and Flower market, an interesting place full of life which will show you the Old Kunming’s way of life.
• Golden Temple: a tranquil Taoist temple in a big park of green pines and verdant cypresses
• Flower and Bird Market: the real Old Kunming center
• Hidden cultural sites: learn the history of Kunming trough some hidden sites around the Green Lake.
- 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.