01Nature Escape
Huangguoshu Waterfall
黄果树瀑布
All Ages
Admission
CNY 160 daytime adult ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50; Grand Escalator CNY 50 round trip or CNY 30 one way.
Typical Visit
Full day for Huangguoshu, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 25 separate ticket; combined tickets or packages may be available with Tianlong Tunpu.
Hours
Daytime temple visit; allow time for the climb and descent.
Transport
No metro. Reach Tianlong Town by car, taxi, or local connection, then continue to Wulong Temple.
Duration
About 1 hour for the temple; longer when paired with Tianlong Tunpu
Best Time
Autumn for the old ginkgo; clear afternoons for stone-wall light
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
It works best with Tianlong Tunpu
Wulong Temple is near Tianlong Town. The separate ticket is CNY 25; if you also visit Tianlong Tunpu on the same day, a combined ticket or package may make more sense.
Tip:You can visit it separately from Anshun city, but it feels more complete when paired with the Tunpu village area.
2
Walk up the stone steps first
From the ticket area, the climb to the temple takes about 15-20 minutes. The route is not long, but it uses stone steps and slopes.
Tip:The mountain is not high. The real issue is slippery stone steps and keeping a stable position when taking photos.
3
Focus on the stone walls and Ming wooden structure
Outside, Wulong Temple feels like a stone fortress. Inside, look for Yuhuang Pavilion, beams, moon beams, and wooden structural details.
Tip:Do not only photograph the exterior. The wooden structure inside is what makes it different from an ordinary mountain temple.
4
Afternoon light is better for the stone walls
Around 15:00-17:00, angled sunlight makes the stone walls and mountain layers clearer.
Tip:Drones are not allowed in the scenic area, so do not bring one expecting aerial shots.
Highlights
- Wulong Temple combines a Buddhist temple, Taoist shrine, and military fortress.
- The stone walls, gates, and mountain body connect visually, making it look like a fortress on the hill.
- Yuhuang Pavilion and the wooden structures inside are rare Ming-era architectural remains in Guizhou.
- The old ginkgo tree is worth seeing in autumn, when it pairs well with the stone walls.
- Visiting it with Tianlong Tunpu helps you understand both defensive and religious spaces in the Tunpu area.
Insider Tips
✦The hill is not high, but there are many stone steps, so wear anti-slip shoes on rainy days.
✦If Tianlong Tunpu has already made you tired, keep Wulong Temple to the core temple area.
✦Do not expect a large temple complex; its value is in structure and location.
✦Drones are banned, so plan ground-level photos instead.
✦Afternoon light is better, but do not arrive too late, because you still need time to descend.
More Anshun Attractions
02City Guide
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area
天星桥景区
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for a full route; shorter if focusing on the lower section
03City Guide
Doupotang Waterfall
陡坡塘瀑布
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Typical Visit
40-60 minutes
04City Guide
Dragon Palace
龙宫
All Ages
Admission
CNY 150 for entrance ticket, boat, and sightseeing bus package; CNY 170 with uphill sightseeing elevator.
Typical Visit
Half day; longer when boat queues are heavy
05Historic Walk
Tianlong Tunpu
天龙屯堡
All Ages
Admission
CNY 89 for entrance ticket and sightseeing bus package.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours; add 1-1.5 hours if continuing to Tiantai Mountain Wulong Temple
06Historic Walk
Yunfeng Tunpu Scenic Area
云峰屯堡景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 adult ticket.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for the core village; half day with Benzhai and transport