Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple: gold roofs and a view over Jinghong
Mengle Cultural Tourism Area, Jinghong
Rebuilt on the site of Jingpiao, the old royal temple of the Dai kings, Mengle climbs a hillside on the edge of Jinghong in gold and red halls stepped down the slope. More than 3,000 steps lead to a hilltop with a view across the city, or you can ride the sightseeing cart up and walk down. Go in the mid-afternoon, when the light softens on the roofs, and leave time for the walk before closing.
What locals sayMost visitors come for the scale of the halls and the hilltop view; those short on time say the cart is worth the extra.
- Cost
- About ¥120 at the gate; bundles with the cart are often cheaper booked online
- Time
- 2–3 hours · mid-afternoon
- In Chinese
- 勐泐大佛寺
Ticket Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple (Mengle Cultural Tourism Area) US$18 ¥120 · prices & how to book →
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
