Dazhao Temple, Buddhist monastery in Hohhot, China.
The temple spans 30,000 square meters with multiple halls, including the Heavenly King Palace, Bodhi Palace, and Buddha Hall in Chinese-Tibetan architectural design.
Constructed in 1557 as the first Gelugpa Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia, the temple received a visit from the third Dalai Lama in 1586.
The temple holds regular Buddhist ceremonies with monks performing rituals, chanting, and drumming, including the biannual Seeing off Baling ceremony.
The entrance fee is 40 CNY, with visiting hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, accessible by buses 6, 38, 42, 58, 59, 209, or K3.
The temple contains a 2.5-meter silver Buddha statue made from 3,307 pounds of pure silver, crafted by Nepalese artisans.
Location: Hohhot
Inception: 1557
GPS coordinates: 40.79877,111.64792
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:27
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