Puji Temple
普济寺
A Tibetan Buddhist temple on a hillside northwest of Lijiang, known for its copper-tiled roof hall. It is a national key cultural heritage site.
Puji Temple lies on a hillside about 5 km northwest of Lijiang Old Town. Built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty, it belongs to the Kagyu school and is one of Lijiang's five great temples. The roof of the main hall is covered with copper tiles that shine in the sunlight. Inside are preserved murals and ancient trees, and you can look over the Lijiang basin and the old town from the site. Few visitors come here, and the atmosphere is calm. Recent restoration and opening arrangements vary, so check locally. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from the old town and can be combined with Shuhe Old Town on the same trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shuhe Ancient Town
- Lashi Lake
- Black Dragon Pool
- Lijiang Water Wheels
- Wangu Pavilion (Lion Hill)
- Naxi Ancient Music Concert
- Sifang Square
- Mu Mansion
Places to eat nearby
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)