Gantong Temple is located at the south foot of Sheng Ying Feng in Diancang Mountain, between Dali ancient city and Xiaguan, about 5 kilometers away from Dali ancient city and 11 kilometers away from Xiaguan. Gantong Temple is located on the back of Cangshan Mountain, which is covered with snow all the year round. It is also called Dangshan Temple, facing the vast smoke waves and the Erhai Lake, which is dotted with white sails.