Golden Temple (Taihe Palace)
太和宫金殿
A Taoist temple on Mingfeng Mountain whose main hall is cast entirely in bronze. It is the largest surviving bronze hall in China, and its camellias bloom in spring.
The Golden Temple is also known as Taihe Palace on Mingfeng Mountain. Its surviving bronze hall was recast by Wu Sangui during the Kangxi era of the Qing dynasty. The hall stands 6.7 meters tall, and its beams, pillars, brackets, doors, windows, and statues are all cast in yellow bronze. The whole hall weighs about 200 tons, making it the largest bronze hall in China. The scenic area includes a bell tower, a Ming-era bronze bell, and a camellia garden with over a hundred varieties. The camellias peak in February and March. Admission is about 30 yuan. Take a bus, or Metro Line 2 with a transfer. It's not far from the World Horticultural Expo Garden, and the two are often visited on the same day.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden
- Yunnan Wild Animal Park
- Black Dragon Pool Park
- Yunnan Railway Museum
- Kunming Botanical Garden
- Zhenqing Taoist Temple
- Yuantong Temple
- Yuantong Hill (Kunming Zoo)