
1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple
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1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple is a 7-hour experience in Kunming, China, from $222 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $222 per person
Visit highlights of Kunming including the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple with this Private day tour from Kunming. You will be picked up and dropped off at Kunming hotel/airport/train station.
What you get
About this experience
Visit highlights of Kunming including the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple with this Private day tour from Kunming. You will be picked up and dropped off at Kunming hotel/airport/train station.
What's included
Included
- The entrance tickets and lunch
- The private car & private guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What you'll see and do
Kunming
Our tour guide will sign your name and meet you at the hotel lobby at 9:00am and transfer to the Kunming West Hill and need 30 minutes driving,16KM.
10 minutes here
Kunming West Hill (Xishan Forest Park)
The Western Hill is a forest park, a beautiful place with fabulous views. You can overlook the Dian Lake on the Western Hill, and there are also wonderful temples. The most amazing part is the Dragon Gate on the top of Western Hill.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Kunming Dragon Gate
We can take the cable car to reach the Gragon gate and spend 30 minutes there.The Dragon Gate is the essence of Western Hill forest park. The scenic spot is located at the end of the whole scenic spot of Western Hill which is sitting next to Dian Lake – the largest freshwater in Yunnan and is famed as the “Pearl on the Plateau”. Standing on the Dragon Gate, travelers can overlook the panoramic view of Dian Lake, which is magnificent and gorgeous and attracts many people to Western Hill. There is an old saying about the Dragon Gate – once enter into the dragon gate, you will become famous and successful, and it’s a symbol of good luck.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Bamboo Temple (Qiongzhu Si)
Next, go to the Bamboo Temple which was established during in the Yuan Dynasty as the first temple dedicated to Zen Buddism in Yunnan. It has since been burned down and reconstructed several times. The present structure mostly dates from the late Qing Dynasty. These life-sized clay figures are stunning - either very realistic or very surrealistic. Down one huge wall come the incredible surfing Buddhas, some 70 odd, riding the waves on a variety of mounts - blue dogs, giant crabs shrimp, turtles, unicorns. One gentleman has meter long eyebrows; another has an arm that shoots clear across the hall to the ceiling.
40 minutes here
Kunming
After the bamboo temple, we can have have a lunch at the city center, then, we will Transfer to your hotel in Kunming or drop off to Kunming airport/train station. End of our services.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $222 to $422
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by happychinatours, who run 442 experiences we rank across 12 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 47.4.
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1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kunming.
How much does 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple cost?
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Prices start at $222 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kunming usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kunming is not rushed.
Is 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kunming, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kunming can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kunming and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1-Day Kunming tour with the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kunming within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kunming?
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On Outty we rank every Kunming experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour, Kunming: Walking Tour Around Green Lake and University Quarter, 1 Day Stone Forest & Jiuxiang Cave Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kunming?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kunming?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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