Daguan Park & Grand View Tower
大观公园 · Dàguān Gōngyuán
A classical lakeside garden whose Qing-dynasty tower carries a 180-character couplet, one of the longest in China.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1–2 hours
Tip
Free guided talks at the tower start at 11:00 and 15:00 (in Chinese); in winter the gulls gather here too.
- Opening hours
- 07:00–19:00
- Price
- Park free since October 2022; climbing the tower needs a separate booking
- How to book
- Park entry is free. To climb Grand View Tower, book through the park’s official WeChat account or scan the QR code at the entrance (limited daily places). Carry your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Taxi or DiDi about 15 minutes from Green Lake; or bus 4, 22, 52, 95 or 100 to Daguan Park To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 云南省昆明市西山区大观路284号
Photo: Chinatravelsavvy · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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