Kunming - Pavilion of the Three Pure Ones

The construction of the Taoist Pavilion of the Three Pure Ones took place over six centuries, during the Yuan, Ming and Qing periods (1279-1911).

From here one can reach the cave of Ciyun Dong, and from there proceed to the Dragon's Gate (Longmen), situated 500m/1640ft high and also served by a cable car. The Stone Pavilion (Datian Ge) is reached by a tunnel with stone steps and offers a wonderful view across Lake Dianchi.

At the foot of Taihuashan lies the temple of the same name, dating from the Yuan period (1279-1368). Nearby stands the ''Lakeview Tower'' (Wanghai Lou).

To the north of the temple we come to Huating Si, dating from the Song period (960-1279), the main hall of which contains three gilded Buddha