Guangzong Temple, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia, China
The temple contains more than 20 halls and rooms, including the Main Assembly Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Yellow Hall on the western hillside of Helan Mountains.
Founded in 1756 by Ahwang Duoerji, a disciple of the 6th Dalai Lama, the temple received its name inscribed in four languages by Emperor Qianlong.
The temple maintains regular scripture lectures and meditation practices, representing the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism in the region of Inner Mongolia.
Visitors can reach the temple during hiking excursions through the Tengger Desert while traveling between the cities of Yinchuan and Bayanhot.
The temple houses a stupa containing the ashes of the 6th Dalai Lama, installed after the 1981 restoration following the Cultural Revolution period.
Location: Inner Mongolia
Inception: 1981
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.66903,105.81391
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:37
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