Wenfeng Temple
文峰寺
A Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu monastery on the foot of Wenbi Hill, once an important retreat site in northwest Yunnan. It offers views over the Lijiang basin.
Wenfeng Temple lies halfway up Wenbi Hill, about 8 km southwest of Lijiang Old Town. Built in the Qing dynasty, it is one of the five great temples of Lijiang and belongs to the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Behind the temple, a spring and a retreat site were historically important places where Tibetan Buddhist monks spent time in seclusion. The temple is small, rarely visited and peaceful. From the terrace in front of it you can look out over the Lijiang basin and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The road up is narrow, so hiring a car is advisable. Keep quiet and follow the temple rules during your visit.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lijiang Romance Park
- Old Town of Lijiang (Dayan)
- Wangu Pavilion (Lion Hill)
- Zhongyi Market
- Mu Mansion
- Sifang Square
- Lashi Lake
- Naxi Ancient Music Concert
Places to eat nearby
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)