The Golden Temple Scenic Area is a collection of cultural relics and historic sites

The Golden Temple Scenic Area in Kunming is a 4A-level tourist attraction that integrates the display and research of cultural relics and historic sites, garden plants, and popular science education. Here is a travel guide: - Scenic Area Introduction: The Golden Temple Scenic Area is located in the northeastern suburbs of Kunming City on Mingfeng Mountain, covering an area of 1,773 acres. It boasts the Taihe Palace Golden Temple, ancient Ming and Qing architectural complexes, and 12 specialized botanical gardens. In 2002, it became a provincial-level civilized tourism scenic area, passed the ISO9001 and 14001 quality and environmental certification, and has successively been awarded titles such as the teaching practice base of Southwest Forestry University's School of Horticulture, provincial popular science education base, and extracurricular practice base for city middle and primary school students. In 2010, it became a municipal quality base for popular science education, in 2013 it became a provincial high-quality Camellia breeding base, in 2016 it received the title of 'International Outstanding Camellia Garden', and in August 2019, it was approved to join the China Popular Science Research and Study Alliance. - Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00 (all day), with the last admission at 17:30. In case of adjustments, please refer to the actual information posted by the scenic area on the day. - Location of Attractions: Songyuan Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province. - Ticket Price: The government-set ticket price is 25 yuan per person, and a free admission policy is currently in effect. - Discount Policies: - Free Policy (Original Policy): - Children under 1.2 meters (excluding) are admitted free of charge; - Seniors over 70 years old (including) from outside the province are admitted free of charge (with valid ID); - Active-duty military personnel with an officer's ID are admitted free of charge; - Disabled persons with valid documents are admitted free of charge. - Discount Policy (Original Policy): - Children between 1.2 meters (including) and 1.4 meters (excluding) purchase children's tickets; - Students with a student ID purchase discounted tickets. - Transportation to the Attraction: - One-way cable car 36 yuan (per person); round-trip cable car 54 yuan (per person). - Tour Routes: - Standard Route: Main Entrance (West Gate) - Parrot Garden - Bell Tower - Laojun Hall - Chen Yuanyuan Statue - Wu Sangui's Saber - Golden Temple - Taihe Palace - Return. - Easy Route: Main Entrance (West Gate) - Take the cable car - Golden Temple - Taihe Palace - Return. - Featured Route: Main Entrance (West Gate) - Parrot Garden - Bell Tower - Laojun Hall - Chen Yuanyuan Statue - Wu Sangui's Saber - Golden Temple - Taihe Palace - Cultural Relics Museum - Cactus and Succulent Plant Museum - Return. - Specialty Foods: - Pine-Needle Roasted Chicken: Villagers use pine needles to line the grill, then place the chicken on top. The roasted chicken is enticing in color and aroma, tender without being dry, and carries a hint of pine fragrance. - Roasted Eggs: Eggs wrapped in paper towels and roasted, which look similar to boiled eggs but have a chewier texture and a smoky flavor. - Roasted Tofu: The roasted tofu emits an enticing aroma, and with dipping sauces, it satisfies all taste preferences, whether spicy, smoky, or sour. - Fire-Baked Dry Meat: Marinated and grilled on the spot, the meat is tender and flavorful, dry without being parched, delicious without causing heatiness, and is one of the most characteristic Dai ethnic snacks. - Fruits: Various eco-friendly fruits and wild berries, such as strawberries, cherries, watermelons, raspberries, etc., at affordable prices. - Nearby Accommodation: - Qingzhu Village Farmhouse: Located in Qingzhu Village, Maiditang Community, behind the Golden Temple Mountain Scenic Area, the farm is surrounded by mountains and water, with lush flowers and plants, a beautiful ecology, convenient transportation, and is less than half an hour's drive from downtown Kunming. - Golden Temple No.1 Leisure Villa: Located at No. 278, Jinchun Road, Maichong Village, behind the Golden Temple Mountain, it is a one-stop service villa for dining, lodging, and entertainment, featuring a natural oxygen bar, a landscape garden, and a leisurely atmosphere.