Dazhao Temple
Dazhao Temple
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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JonasCN
Singapore, Singapore4,386 contributions
Jun 2019
The Dazhao Temple, built in 1580 is surrounded by commercial shops and a few other temples. It is a good place to understand Mongolia culture. Entrance fee is RMB 50. For tourists who have never experience Mongolian culture may find it interesting. But it can get repetitive after a while and difficult to understand if you are not a Buddhist. Reason is because the descriptors uses many religious terms. The hall of Dharmapala is a place worth visiting for its restored photos. Overall, it is a forgettable religious area, unless you have strong knowledge in Mongolian history.
Written 28 March 2020
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BlackyMLeo
Singapore, Singapore2,013 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Da Zhao Temple, located in the old downtown area of Hohhot, established in the Ming Dynasty, is the biggest temple belonging to the Yellow Hats, and it is one of the few temples without a Buddha in Inner Mongolia. A different from most other temples in China, but you can finish this seeing the place an hour.
Written 10 March 2016
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Sonia M
Beijing, China264 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
Having been to many, many, many Buddhist temples in China, Dazhao Temple in Hohhot was one of my favorites by far. Although it may not have an impressive view of mountains or historical significance as far as I know, I was mainly impressed by the Buddhist altars. This temple had some of the most exquisite and interesting altars of any temple I've visited and I have visited many temple. If you like art and sculptures, you will definitely find the Dazhao Temple aesthetically pleasing.
Written 1 July 2014
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Alessia
20 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Please note that the temple only opens from 8 in the morning. It's not open 24h. I had very little time in Hohhot and could only go around very early in the morning (before 8), so looking at the reviews I thought the temple was perfect since TripAdvisor says it's always open. It wasn't, but luckily the streets nearby are interesting so I had plenty of things to do.
Written 5 August 2019
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Alejandro Mo
Nanjing, China50 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
If you miss to visit this place you can not say you visit Hohhot，is the oldest building and the largest temple in Inner Mongolia，the centralized location makes easy to visit，also is close to Saishang Old Street a place to take some local snacks.
Written 9 June 2019
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Richard_Heng
Singapore, Singapore429 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
To give you a different taste of Inner Mogolia, not only the desert and grassland, this is a place to understand more of Buddist Culture, recommended for a day trip.
Do remember to tour around the different "streets" near to this temple
Do remember to tour around the different "streets" near to this temple
Written 27 June 2017
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zirconium11
Singapore, Singapore634 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Am not a Buddhist, so did not follow the entire tourage of the place. It is good for people who want to learn more about the Buddhist culture and how the Buddhism influence spreads.
Many statues of Buddhas and colourful wall decor and sculptures. Can finish the place within an hour or so.
There is an old street nearby for those who wishes to buy some souvenirs from the Mongolia trip.
Many statues of Buddhas and colourful wall decor and sculptures. Can finish the place within an hour or so.
There is an old street nearby for those who wishes to buy some souvenirs from the Mongolia trip.
Written 26 June 2017
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Travelin59
Erie, CO93 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
If you are interested in temples, this one is certainly worthy of the few hours it takes to explore it. The absolute best time to go, though, is right after Spring Festival during the Lantern Festival. Right out in front of the temple you can buy a lantern and send it up into the sky, complete with candles inside. Watching the thousands of lanterns light the sky is truly a sight to see.
Written 18 December 2011
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robin338
Singapore, Singapore234 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
One of the more significant temples in China. If you haven't seen a Chinese temple, then probably yes, you should visit the temple. But if you have been to many temples in other Asian countries, then this one does not stand out. There is no ultra tall Buddhist statue such as the one present in Yonghe Palace in Beijing, it is not as zen as many of the temples in Kyoto. There is an old street near the temple grounds where one can buy many souvenirs of Inner Mongolia.
Written 1 October 2011
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willitfitinmycase
Hebden Bridge, UK151 contributions
If you are visiting Hohhot, then you should visit the Dazhou Lamasery in the Old City.
It was surprisingly quiet when we visited (after lunch on first Saturday in May) so we were able to get photos of the temple, rather than other tourists.
Unfortunately, although our Mongolian "guide" spoke excellent English, he only had a limited knowledge of the history of the Temple, which I think he was just translating from the Chinese tourist information signs as we went around. We almost missed some of the larger and most spectacular Buddha statues which were hidden away at the back of the main temple building.
On leaving the temple, we explored the streets close by, where local art and antique shops are in plentiful supply. Even though our Western faces attracted attention from street vendors, the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.
It was surprisingly quiet when we visited (after lunch on first Saturday in May) so we were able to get photos of the temple, rather than other tourists.
Unfortunately, although our Mongolian "guide" spoke excellent English, he only had a limited knowledge of the history of the Temple, which I think he was just translating from the Chinese tourist information signs as we went around. We almost missed some of the larger and most spectacular Buddha statues which were hidden away at the back of the main temple building.
On leaving the temple, we explored the streets close by, where local art and antique shops are in plentiful supply. Even though our Western faces attracted attention from street vendors, the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.
Written 3 June 2008
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