Zhenqing Taoist Temple
真庆观
The largest surviving Taoist temple in Kunming's old town, with a well-preserved Ming dynasty architectural complex, a quiet retreat in the middle of the city.
Zhenqing Taoist Temple is near Tadong Road and Baita Road. It was first built in the Yuan dynasty, and most of the surviving structures were rebuilt in the Ming and Qing periods. They include the Ziwei Hall and the Dulei Palace. The Ziwei Hall dates to the Ming dynasty, and its bracket sets and caisson ceiling are well preserved; it is a nationally listed key cultural heritage site. The temple surroundings have been converted into Zhenqing Culture Square, which is very close to the Kunming Museum and the East Pagoda. Admission is low-cost or free (confirmed on site), and it can be visited together with other historic sites in the old town.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kunming City Museum
- East and West Pagodas
- Nanqiang Street
- Jinma & Biji Archways / Nanping Street
- Kunming Old Street (Wenming Street)
- Jingxing Flower and Bird Market
- Yuantong Hill (Kunming Zoo)
- Yuantong Temple
Places to eat nearby
- Tiepeng Xiaoguo Mixian (Tangzixiang Main Branch)
- Yunping Fengweiyuan (Huguo Road)
- Jianxinyuan (Baoshan Street)
- Eight Wild Mushrooms Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hotpot (Kunming Railway Station Branch)
- Zhao Laoguan Handmade Juanfen (Guanghua Street)
- Fuzhaolou Steam Pot Chicken (Victory Hall National Southwest Associated University Theme Restaurant)