Banyan Tree Dianchi Resort Kunming is a top choice, just a 10-minute walk from Baoshu Temple's North Gate. The resort features serene courtyard rooms inspired by Yunnan’s ethnic architecture and offers a tranquil Zen garden with morning meditation sessions. Guests can enjoy complimentary shuttle service to the temple and nearby Dianchi Lake trails.

Stay at Yunjing Villa by Cuhu Lake Kunming, just a 7-minute walk from Baoshu Temple's North Gate. This heritage-style inn preserves Qingshui-era architecture with tiled eaves and cobblestone alleys. The hotel offers personalized guided tours of the temple’s ancient banyan tree and scripture hall, plus a free handmade incense pouch as a keepsake. Opt for an east-facing room to catch sunrise mist over the temple gate.

Kunming Cloudscape Sky Mirror Hotel, located slightly uphill from Baoshu Temple North Gate, offers a panoramic 360-degree rooftop terrace ideal for sunrise viewing. The hotel provides a "Golden Hour Photography Package" including professional camera rental and a guide to capture sunlight glinting off temple rooftops. Rooms feature smart tinted windows that gradually brighten with dawn, enhancing the natural awakening experience.