Kunming
Guandu Ancient Town: free entry, hours and how to get there
An old town on Kunming's southeast side, known for its Ming-dynasty Diamond Throne Pagoda, temples and snack stalls. It suits a relaxed few hours, especially paired with the Yunnan Provincial Museum nearby.
- Entry
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- How to book
- No booking needed
- Children
- Free
- Seniors
- Free
Free, open all day. Home to the Ming-dynasty Diamond Throne Pagoda (Jingang Ta).
Prices checked October 2026.
How to get there
- Metro Line 2 south from Dongfeng Square; trains run through onto Line 1. Get off at Xingyao Road (星耀路), then walk or cycle about 1.5 km. Exit advice varies, so check your map.
- Bus 31 from the Kunming Railway Station area to Guandu Old Town (官渡古镇广福路站). Buses 165, 185, 232 and 253 stop here too.
- By car, about 10 km from the center. Show the driver 官渡古镇.
Before you go
- Do not miss the Diamond Throne Pagoda (金刚塔), a stone pagoda finished in 1458, in the square in front of Miaozhan Temple.
- Tuzhu Temple (土主庙) and Fading Temple (法定寺) are on the west side of the same square, so link them on foot.
- The side streets around the square sell small snacks. Locals recommend Guandu baba (官渡粑粑).
Close by, same day
- Yunnan Provincial Museum · Free
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