Caoxi Temple
曹溪寺
An ancient temple on Mount Cong in Anning, whose main hall preserves architecture from the Dali Kingdom of the Song dynasty; it is a nationally listed key cultural heritage site.
Caoxi Temple sits on Mount Cong near Anning Hot Springs. Tradition holds that it was built in the Dali Kingdom period of the Song dynasty. Its Great Hall is in the timber style of the Song and Yuan dynasties, and the wooden statues of the Huayan Trinity inside are original Song works, highly prized. The temple is a nationally listed key cultural heritage site. Ancient trees tower over the grounds, including one known as the Udumbara tree. The temple is quiet with few visitors, and it pairs well with Anning Hot Springs on the same day. Admission is confirmed on site.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Anning Hot Springs
- Huating Temple
- Western Hills & Dragon Gate
- Dianchi Lake / Haigeng Dam
- Qiongzhu Temple
- Yunnan Nationalities Village
- Yunnan Nationalities Museum
- Grand View Tower (Daguan Park)