East Twin Pagoda, Shuang Ta, Kunming, Yunnan

Kunming, Yunnan (云南, 昆明市), has another set of Twin Pagodas (双塔). This is the easternmost of the two, graced in springtime by a riot of purple flowers.

Central Pond, Yuantong Temple, Kunming, Yunnan

Yuantong Temple (圆通寺) in Kunming, Yunnan (云南, 昆明市), is upside-down: One walks DOWN from the Mountain Gate (山门) to the Main Hall (大雄宝殿). A pond (池) fills the space that would usually be occupied by a courtyard.

Twin Pagodas, Dade Temple, Kunming, Yunnan

The Twin Pagodas (双塔) are all that's left of Dade Temple (大德寺) in Kunming, Yunnan (云南, 昆明市). They now stand in a tiny courtyard squeezed between a government hall and an apartment building.

Mountain and Water, Huating Temple, Kunming, Yunnan

The mountain behind and the pond (池) of water in front makes the perfect feng shui (风水) at Huating Temple (华亭寺), Kunming, Yunnan (云南, 昆明市).

Arhats, Qiongzhu Temple, Kunming, Yunnan

Qiongzhu Temple (筇竹寺) in Kunming, Yunnan (云南, 昆明市), is famous for its Qing Dynasty set of 500 Arhats (五百罗汉). These are just a few of them.