Founded in 1733, Wenfeng Temple is one of 'The Five Famous Temples of Lijiang' and is the highest institution at an elevation of approx. 2.77 miles (4,465m). It is the only temple in northwest Yunnan where monks can stay for over three years to engage in intense meditation. Because it is located at the junction of Han and Tibetan cultures, the temple’s architecture and murals combine Han, Naxi, Confucist, and Buddist elements, which differ from other Tibetan temples.

After visiting the main temple we take a stone path to the meditation cave located in the mountain above. Once we reach the top of the mountain, you can overlook the Lijiang dam to the east, the Beacon Hill, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north resulting in a spectacular panoramic view.