Jizhao Nunnery
寂照庵
A small nunnery under Shengying Peak of Cang Mountain, its courtyards full of succulents and flowers, known as "the most artsy temple" and famous for its vegetarian buffet.
Jizhao Nunnery is a small nunnery on the slopes of Cang Mountain, beside Gantong Temple. Its interior is elegantly arranged, and its eaves, steps and courtyards are filled with succulents, plants and flowers. The soft light makes it one of Dali's most popular temples for photography. A vegetarian buffet is served at lunchtime, and donations are welcome. Entry is free. Visitors should keep quiet and dress modestly. It is about 8 km from the Old Town and can be reached by taxi or bicycle. It sits next to Gantong Temple, and you can also walk up from the lower station of the Gantong cable car.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gantong Temple
- Guanyin Pond Temple
- Tianlong Babu Film City
- Dali Old Town
- Renmin Road (Dali Old Town)
- Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
- Cangshan Mountain
- Longkan Pier