Nanzhao-Dali is an important period in the history of Yunnan. Its gardens have an essential influence on Yunnan gardens’ history and even the history of southwest gardens. Combing of Buddhist temples in the Cangshan, Jizushan, and other areas of this period, this article pointed out that the characteristics of the gardens of this period are the scenic culture combined with the landscape, the simple interior courtyard design, the appearance of the folding gallery and the water courtyard. Utilization is expected to contribute to clarifying the origin of the development of Yunnan gardens.