Scenic spot introduction:

Dazhao Temple, the Chinese name is "Wuliang Temple". In Mongolian, it is called "Yikewei", which means "big temple". Built in the seventh year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1579), it was the first Lamaist temple built in Hohhot. For hundreds of years, it has been the activity center of Tibetan Buddhism in Inner Mongolia and one of the most famous Buddhist temples in northern China. It is located on Dazhaoqian Street, Yuquan District, Hohhot City.

Attractions distribution:

Dazhao Temple covers an area of ​​about 30,000 square meters. The temple faces north and south, and the main building layout is "Jialan Qitang style". Along the central axis, there are archways, mountain gates, Tianwang Hall, Bodhi Hall, Mahavira Hall, Sutra Library, East and West side halls, wing rooms and other buildings. Ancillary buildings include Naiqiong Temple, Family Temple, etc. There are also corridors and east and west warehouse gates surrounding the temple outside the temple.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Religious and cultural tours, temples
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

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Best time to visit:

7 → September.

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Mongolian cheese, Wuchuan oats, buckwheat, kumis, and air-dried beef jerky.

(Special delicacies) Qingcheng Shaomai, Baked Rice, Mongolian Hand Pork, Shabu-Shabu Mutton, Milk Skin, and Fried Rice.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region>Hohhot City>Yuquan District>Danan Street

How to get there:

Take bus No. 1 from Hohhot Railway Station, get off at the Armed Police Hospital and walk for 5 minutes.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Dazhao Temple ticket price:

The ticket price is 30 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-18:00

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