Jizhao Nunnery / 寂照庵

Category

Religious

Why Visit

• A unique spiritual experience where flowers and succulents replace incense. The vegetarian lunch (zhai fan) is renowned as the best temple food in China. Serene atmosphere perfect for meditation.

Suggested Duration

1–2 Hours

Best Visiting Time

Morning for peaceful atmosphere. Lunch served around 11:30–12:30.

Suitable For

• Spiritual seekers, nature lovers, vegetarians, photographers, solo travelers

Tips

• Vegetarian lunch costs ~20 RMB/person and is very popular—arrive early. The nunnery is small and can get crowded. Combine with Gantong Temple and Gantong Cableway. No incense burning allowed.

Admission Type

Free

Reservation Required

No

Price Estimates

Free (Vegetarian lunch: ~20 RMB)

Reservation Max.

-

Opening Hours

07:00–19:00 (18:00 stop entry); Some sources indicate 08:30–17:00

Address (English & Chinese)

Between Shengying Peak and Malong Peak, Cangshan Mountain, Dali City, Yunnan Province, China

云南省大理白族自治州大理市苍山景区内圣应峰与马龙峰之间

Amaps Link

https://surl.amap.com/2eT5UyiB3bD

Baidu Link

https://j.map.baidu.com/28/12