Wudang Zhao Monastery
Wudang Zhao Monastery
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LorraineHongKong
Townsville, Australia150 contributions
Apr 2011
70 kilometers (approx. 43 miles) northeast of Baotou, near a valley named Wudang Gou, lies the Wudangzhao Monastery which is a large Tibetan Buddhist monastery. It is the biggest and the best preserved lamastery in Inner Mongolia's Autonomous Region. 'Bada Gele Monastery' is its Tibetan name, meaning white lotus. 'Wudangzhao' in Mongolian means 'willow'. Willows are prosperous in the valley, thus the name.
The monastery was built in the Tibetan style. It is a group of white architectures built on the hills according to the principles of physiognomy. The white monastery stands out against the background of the green trees, making it appear very majestic.
The main buildings in the monastery are composed of six halls, three living Buddha residences, and a funeral hall where the relics of several living Buddhas are preserved.
The six halls are Suguqin Hall, Dongkuo'er Hall, Queyiri Hall, Dangge Xide Hall, Ahui Hall and Ribenlun Hall. The Suguqin Hall is the uppermost one where all the lamas in the monastery gather to recite the lections. The floor is covered with red carpet, and the walls are covered with the colorful paintings depicting Buddhist stories. Queyiri Hall is situated to the west of Suguqin Hall. The Laughing Buddha is worshipped here. The hall is in fact a department where the Buddhist sutra and the religious philosophy are studied. Dangge Xide Hall is also named Jingang Hall, for several Jingang Buddha statues are worshipped there. Dangqi Xide Hall is the smallest hall in the monastery. In it are several Buddhist statues, among which the most notable one is a Buddha, named Daweide, who has nine heads, 34 arms and 16 feet.
According to statistics, there are some 1,500 Buddhist statues and abundant fine murals which reflect the historical characters, customs, myths and beautiful landscape. All the collections in the monastery are precious materials for studying the history and culture of minorities.
You can hire a taxi from Bautou as local transport is difficult
The monastery was built in the Tibetan style. It is a group of white architectures built on the hills according to the principles of physiognomy. The white monastery stands out against the background of the green trees, making it appear very majestic.
The main buildings in the monastery are composed of six halls, three living Buddha residences, and a funeral hall where the relics of several living Buddhas are preserved.
The six halls are Suguqin Hall, Dongkuo'er Hall, Queyiri Hall, Dangge Xide Hall, Ahui Hall and Ribenlun Hall. The Suguqin Hall is the uppermost one where all the lamas in the monastery gather to recite the lections. The floor is covered with red carpet, and the walls are covered with the colorful paintings depicting Buddhist stories. Queyiri Hall is situated to the west of Suguqin Hall. The Laughing Buddha is worshipped here. The hall is in fact a department where the Buddhist sutra and the religious philosophy are studied. Dangge Xide Hall is also named Jingang Hall, for several Jingang Buddha statues are worshipped there. Dangqi Xide Hall is the smallest hall in the monastery. In it are several Buddhist statues, among which the most notable one is a Buddha, named Daweide, who has nine heads, 34 arms and 16 feet.
According to statistics, there are some 1,500 Buddhist statues and abundant fine murals which reflect the historical characters, customs, myths and beautiful landscape. All the collections in the monastery are precious materials for studying the history and culture of minorities.
You can hire a taxi from Bautou as local transport is difficult
Written April 25, 2011
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rs88
New York98 contributions
Jun 2012 • Business
This is very much off the beaten track and there are no tour guides or literature in English, but it is a little but of Tibetan architechture in Inner Mongolia. While Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia is a few hundred km away, the lamasery on the slope of the mountains is entirely Mongolian while here it was Tibetan!
Written July 11, 2012
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AlKronos
Northwich, UK253 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
A Tibetan-style Lamasery in the mountains North of Baotou, this must be one of the best sites to visit in the region. The road is rough and full of unpleasantly noxious lorries, but the Lamasery is worth the trip - around 2 hours from Baotou.
We employed the services of an excellent local guide, Chaolu, who also provided a driver and people-carrier.
We employed the services of an excellent local guide, Chaolu, who also provided a driver and people-carrier.
Written April 17, 2012
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Dave M
Swansea, UK14 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Firstly the time from Baotou is around 90 minutes by taxi approx 250 -300 RMB
A guide is 200RMB and entrance fee is 160 RMB lovely walk up to temples or you can take buggies
Whatever way you choose you still have to navigate steps
I found after 3 or 4 temples pretty much all the same got a bit bored nice to see but gengis Khan mausoleum better value
A guide is 200RMB and entrance fee is 160 RMB lovely walk up to temples or you can take buggies
Whatever way you choose you still have to navigate steps
I found after 3 or 4 temples pretty much all the same got a bit bored nice to see but gengis Khan mausoleum better value
Written October 1, 2019
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Kate
25 contributions
Aug 2018
Where can I start! This place is beautiful and peaceful with lots of history! You MUST visit this if you are in Inner Mongolia. You will not regret it. It’s lots of walking so make sure to wear comfortable shoes!
Written August 31, 2018
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Crakyl
Wollongong, Australia326 contributions
Apr 2018
Drive up to the monastery which isn’t far from Baotou. The process to enter is painful and typically Chinese but once in their is plenty to see. Shuttle buses move you around with ease. Translators are available at extra cost. Well worth visiting for a morning...
Written April 10, 2018
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HPKDoan
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam302 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
This is peaceful place with beautiful scene. You should go to the hill for sightseeing. The monastery will close from 06 PM so you should go to there in morning.
Written August 5, 2017
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zirconium11
Singapore, Singapore634 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Am not a Buddhist but simply follow the tour group according to the itinerary.
There are lots of walking up the slopes and stairs and definitely not for the weak hearted. Need to drink lots of water for climbing up.
Many temples are present on the way up and down. Many stories and explanations are given by the tour facilitator, all about the spread and influence of Buddhism and its culture around the region.
There are lots of walking up the slopes and stairs and definitely not for the weak hearted. Need to drink lots of water for climbing up.
Many temples are present on the way up and down. Many stories and explanations are given by the tour facilitator, all about the spread and influence of Buddhism and its culture around the region.
Written June 26, 2017
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Lee_from_Lowell
Baotou, China4 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
The facilities and staff are Very accommodating!,...and if you are curious traveler,...you WILL BE REWARDED with many sights and sounds of the treasures of the region, as well as the cultures. Be casual, and look for even the smallest details of ancient buildings, structures and things "gone-by" from Chinese and Mongolian (Buddhist) cultures.
EVERYTHING is quite worth the investment of your time and expense. Be sure to bring the younger children to appreciate disappearing history! Even the trip up the hill and mountain roads are memorable !
The entire temple is a wonderful giant "museum" with "staff-Monks" (CAVEAT: not real Monks, as they do wear their street-clothes underneath the (their??) orange robes. As a formerly Ordained Buddhist Monk, I was not comfortable with this) that perform some rituals and do present somewhat of an 'Aura' of temple-life, and some of the "goings'-on".
If you are NOT in a hurry, you will have a pleasant and unforgettable experience the same as for me, ... and I hope... FOR YOU TOO !!!
EVERYTHING is quite worth the investment of your time and expense. Be sure to bring the younger children to appreciate disappearing history! Even the trip up the hill and mountain roads are memorable !
The entire temple is a wonderful giant "museum" with "staff-Monks" (CAVEAT: not real Monks, as they do wear their street-clothes underneath the (their??) orange robes. As a formerly Ordained Buddhist Monk, I was not comfortable with this) that perform some rituals and do present somewhat of an 'Aura' of temple-life, and some of the "goings'-on".
If you are NOT in a hurry, you will have a pleasant and unforgettable experience the same as for me, ... and I hope... FOR YOU TOO !!!
Written April 14, 2017
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Annelies E
Brussels, Belgium26 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
A small potala palace. Very different from other lamaseries. They have refined mural paintings and statues.
Half price for students and +60 yrs.
Half price for students and +60 yrs.
Written July 14, 2015
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Is there an entering process? Like a line to enter, tickets, anything at all?
Written March 18, 2019
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