A Day Trip from Kunming: Miaogao Temple, a hidden gem for spring flower viewing

|A hidden gem, Miaogao Temple is the perfect place to enjoy spring flowers. 🌸 [Kunming Miaogao Temple] Apricot blossoms in full bloom, ancient charm abounds🏯 📍Location: Deep in the Baiyun area of Sanhua Mountain, Yu'an Mountain Range, Kunming 🚗Transportation: Driving or chartering a car is recommended. The scenery along the way is picturesque. It's 15 km from downtown Kunming. If you're staying at the Dreamview Art Hotel (Kunming Dianchi Haigeng Park Aegean Sea Branch) on Guangfu Road, it's 22 km from Miaogao Temple, about a 40-minute drive. 📅Best time to visit: Spring, when the apricot blossoms are in full bloom 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! 🌿[Temple Features]🌿 Miaogao Temple, a 700-year-old ancient temple hidden in the mountains, was built by the monk Guangbai during the Dali Kingdom period. Having withstood the test of time, it still retains its tranquility and seclusion. Stepping into Miaogao Temple, with its towering ancient trees and simple architecture, feels like entering a paradise far from the madding crowd. 🚶‍♀️[Visiting Experience]🚶‍♂️ Speaking of Miaogao Temple, one cannot miss the winding Xu Xiake Ancient Road. Over 300 years ago, the great Ming Dynasty geographer Xu Xiake got lost several times in these mountains before finally finding this temple. Today, this ancient road has become a bridge connecting history and the present, attracting countless tourists to explore Xu Xiake's footsteps and experience his thirst for exploring the unknown world. 📸[Photo Spots] Inside Miaogao Temple stands a 300-year-old apricot tree that has witnessed the passage of time. Like a poet through the ages, it uses its rings as a pen and petals as ink to write the long history of Miaogao Temple. Every spring breeze brings it to life, blossoming with flowers like light clouds or white snowflakes, adorning Miaogao Temple with a dreamlike beauty. 💡[Tips]💡 ✅Wear comfortable shoes, as there's quite a bit of walking. ✅Bring your camera in the spring to capture the beautiful apricot blossoms. ✅If you want to explore the ancient road in more depth, consider hiring a guide to learn more about its history. 🌈Miaogao Temple is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get close to nature. If you're staying in Kunming, take some time to visit this ancient temple for a unique experience. 💯If you want to avoid the crowds at Green Lake, Laoyu River, or Haihong Wetland Park, visit this temple. Enjoying the flowers within the temple grounds is just as beautiful.