Longquan Temple (Yunnan)


Longquan Temple is a Taoist temple located in Panlong District, Kunming, Yunnan. The temple is renowned for its three ancient trees, namely the plum tree of Tang dynasty, cypress tree of the Song dynasty and tea of the Ming dynasty.

History

The original temple dates back to the 14th century, during the Yuan dynasty. The modern temple was founded by Taoist priest Xu Rixian in 1394, in the reign of Hongwu Emperor of the Ming dynasty. During the Kangxi era of the Qing dynasty, Fan Chengxun, Wang Jiwen and Xu Hongxun renovated the temple. In the Guangxu period, Cen Yuying and Du Ruilian redecorated the temple. In November 1993 it has been designated as a provincial level cultural heritage by the Yunnan Provincial Government.

Architecture

Now the existing main buildings include the Gate, Hall of the Thunder God, Hall of the Jade Emperor, and Hall of the Three Pure Ones.

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