Huating Temple
华亭寺
A historic temple on the hillside of Huating Peak in the Western Hills. It is one of Kunming's largest Buddhist temples and is known for its Hall of 500 Arhats and its camellias.
Huating Temple stands on Huating Peak inside the Western Hills Forest Park. It was founded in the Yuan dynasty and rebuilt several times during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is now one of Yunnan's key Buddhist temples. Its mountain gate and Hall of Heavenly Kings are imposing, and the Great Buddha Hall holds statues of 500 arhats. Ancient trees tower over the grounds, and camellias bloom in winter and spring. From here, roads and trails lead to Taihua Temple, Nie Er's tomb, and Longmen (Dragon Gate), making it one of the starting points for tours of the Western Hills. Admission is low, though prices may vary on site. Take a bus or taxi to the Western Hills Forest Park, then walk the rest of the way.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Dianchi Lake / Haigeng Dam
- Western Hills & Dragon Gate
- Yunnan Nationalities Village
- Yunnan Nationalities Museum
- Grand View Tower (Daguan Park)
- Chuangku Art Zone (Loft Kunming)
- Zhuanxin Farmers' Market
- Qiongzhu Temple
Places to eat nearby
- Shang Tao Chinese Restaurant (InterContinental Kunming)
- Eight Wild Mushrooms Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hotpot (Kunming Railway Station Branch)
- Fuzhaolou Steam Pot Chicken (Victory Hall National Southwest Associated University Theme Restaurant)
- Zhao Laoguan Handmade Juanfen (Guanghua Street)
- Duanshi Xiaoguo (Wenlin Street)
- Xilou (Green Lake)