Qinglongtan Park in Songming County, Kunming
Overview
Qinglongtan (青龙潭) is a scenic spot located in Baiyi Village (白邑村), Dianyuan Town (滇源镇), Panlong District (盘龙区), Kunming City (昆明市), Yunnan Province (云南省). Established during the Tang Dynasty (唐朝), it sits at an elevation of over 1,800 meters on the plateau. The park features notable attractions such as Qinglong Palace (青龙宫), Cold Water Cave (冷水洞), and the Mahaviro Hall (大雄宝殿).
Geographical Location:
Baiyi Village, Dianyuan Town, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
Climate:
Subtropical monsoon climate
Opening Hours:
Open all day
Attractions
- Qinglong Palace (青龙宫)
- Cold Water Cave (冷水洞)
- Mahaviro Hall (大雄宝殿)
Scenic Area Introduction
Qinglongtan was founded during the Tang Dynasty and is situated at an elevation of over 1,800 meters. This location is the source of the Panlong River (盘龙江), which is known as the mother river of Kunming, flowing southward from Songhuaba (松华坝) through the city and into Dianchi Lake (滇池). Baiyi Village, upstream of the Songhua Dam, was formerly known as Shaodian (邵甸) and was historically called Dianyuan (滇源). The area is known for its abundant springs, famously referred to as “Ninety-Nine Dragon Springs” (白邑九十九眼龙潭), marking the source of the Panlong River.
Surrounding Villages
Baiyi Village Committee (白邑村委会) is part of Dianyuan Town and serves as the government seat of the town. The roads leading to the town are paved with cement, ensuring convenient transportation, and it is located 21 kilometers from the county seat. It is bordered by Zhouda to the east, Nanying to the south, Suhai to the west, and Caizidi to the north. The village consists of 1,181 farming households and has a total population of 3,779, all engaged in agriculture, with 2,300 individuals in the labor force, of which 810 work in the primary industry.
Longtanying Village (龙潭营村) belongs to the Nanying Village Committee (南营村委会) in Dianyuan Town and is located in a semi-mountainous area. It is situated 2 kilometers east of Dianyuan Town and 2 kilometers from Nanying Village. The land covers 4.42 square kilometers, with an elevation of 1,975 meters. The average annual temperature is 13°C, and the annual precipitation is 1,000 millimeters, making it suitable for cultivating rice and other crops.
