Zhiyun Temple
指云寺
A Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu temple on the western edge of Lashi Lake, the largest and oldest of Lijiang's five great Kagyu temples, built in the Qing dynasty.
Zhiyun Temple lies on the western edge of Lashi Ba, about 10 km west of Lijiang Old Town. It was built during the Yongzheng reign of the Qing dynasty and is the largest and earliest of Lijiang's five Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu temples. The temple sits against the mountain and faces the lake, with a complete layout of halls. The main hall contains fine murals and Buddha statues, and in front of the temple you can look over Lashi Lake. Few visitors come here, making it a good place to learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture in Lijiang. It can be combined with horse riding and bird watching at Lashi Lake on the same day. A taxi from the old town takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lashi Lake
- Puji Temple
- Wenfeng Temple
- Shuhe Ancient Town
- Lijiang Romance Park
- Wangu Pavilion (Lion Hill)
- Lijiang Water Wheels
- 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
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)