Wudangzhao Monastery in Baotou
Wudangzhao is a privileged political and religious temple with prisons, courts and armed forces. And the murals and sculptures of the building itself and the halls reflect high artistic value.
Type: Monuments and Temples
Chinese Name: 五当召
Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 Hours
Open Hours: Off season: 8:30-17:00 peak season: 8:30-17:45
Admission Fee: 50 RMB/ person
Address: Wudangzhao, Shiguai District, Baotou City(包头市石拐区五当召)
Wudangzhao
Wudangzhao was founded in the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It was expanded in the fourteenth year of Qianlong. Emperor Qianlong named it guangjue temple, which has a history of nearly 300 years. Wudangzhao has more than 1200 lamas in its heyday, and has a high reputation in Mongolia and Tibet.
Why is Wudangzhao So Special
Wudangzhao is one of the four famous temples of Tibetan Buddhism in China, and it is the largest Gelug Temple of Tibetan Buddhism in Inner Mongolia. All the temples are of typical Tibetan style. The layout of the temples is reasonable, harmonious and unified. It is known as the “little potala palace”.
Where is Wudangzhao
Wudangzhao is located in Wudanggou, Baotou City, about 70 kilometers away from Baotou city.
How to Get There
Travel with China Dragon Tours(Top Recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers sightseeing dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Wudangzhao with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing.
Independent Travel
Take No.7 bus (first and last: 07:10-17:20) from the square in front of the east railway station in Donghe District, Baotou, about 2 hours by car;
Take No. 19 (first and last shift: 08:50 – 16:10) from Chater, Kundulun District, Baotou, about 2 hours and 50 minutes by car.
Useful Travel Tips
Best Time to Travel
Every year, on March 21 of the lunar calendar, a Spring Festival ceremony is held in the main hall. On this day, people come here from all directions to offer hada, incense and sacrifice. After the ceremony, there are also traditional activities such as horse racing, archery and wrestling.
Flavor Food
Baotou’s catering features still have a strong northwest flavor, mainly cattle and sheep pasta. Baotou’s flavor snacks include horse milk wine, oatmeal, smoked chicken, vegetable pot helmets, etc. In addition, at the intersection of Huancheng Road and nanmenwai street, there are night market stalls where you can taste all kinds of local snacks, and the price is very cheap.
Accommodation
There are hotels of various grades in Baotou city. You can choose places with convenient transportation. There are some Hotels with good service and environment in the South Gate Street in front of the east railway station. In addition, in the west of the city and in front of the municipal government, there are also a large number of hotels on the steel street, which can solve the accommodation problem for you.
More Attractions in Inner Mongolia
● Great Khingan Mountains in Inner Mongolia
● Hulunbuir Grassland in Inner Mongolia
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