Qianming Temple, in the Nanming District near the Jiaxiu Pavilion area, is one of Guiyang's oldest Buddhist foundations, with origins in the Ming dynasty. The current buildings are Qing and post-1990s restorations, but the layout of the complex — multiple courtyards, incense halls, and a distinctive pagoda — retains the traditional scale of a significant urban temple. It is quieter than Hongfu Temple in Qianlingshan Park and more centrally located, making it a practical addition to any walk around the Jiaxiu Pavilion neighbourhood.
The temple is active and visited primarily by local worshippers rather than tourists. Morning and evening prayer sessions are conducted by resident monks. The pagoda at the rear of the complex is the oldest surviving structure, recently repaired but retaining its original brick form. Entry is a few yuan.