Wudangzhao Temple
» Baotou, Inner Mongolia

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Located about 70 kilometers northeast of Baotou City, Wudangzhao Monastery enjoys a history of 250 years. Wudangzhao Monastery is the biggest and the best preserved lama monastery in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "Bada Gele Monastery" is its Tibetan name, meaning white lotus. Wudang in Mongolian means willow tree and Zhao means monastery respectively in Mongolian. The area around the monastery has long been covered by willow trees.

Built in 1749 at the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the monastery is the only intact Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia now. Covers a total area of approximately 50 acres, the monastery is a vast complex and used to be the residence of the highest lama in Inner Mongolia. 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 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 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.

There is also a large collection of Buddhist art in the lamasery, ranging from ancient sculptures to murals of gold, silver, copper, wood and even soil. According to statistics, there are some 1,500 Buddhist statues and abundant fine murals.

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Historical Site

  Weather

  1. Some tips for grassland weather there

  Food

  1. What are the characteristics of local diet there?

  Travel

  1. Some tips for you to have a pleasant tour
  2. Wanna to ride a horse? Read this one

  Customs

  1. What interesting festivals and celebrities do they have?

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  1. What customs should we know before going there?

  • Some tips for grassland weather there

    Yeah, before going there, you need to know something about the weather.

    Situated in inland area, Inner Mongolia's climate is a little bit drier, sunshine is enough, so you'd better bring the things like lipstick, sunhat, sunscreen and try to drink more water.

    The weather here changes swiftly, the temperature difference between day and night is large; and rain is always together with wind, so remember to bring long-sleeved clothes in case it is cold.

    Especially, if you come here in Oct when temperature is low in the morning and wind is strong at night, please wear warmer clothes, such as short windcoat, sweater. It is above 0C to a dozen degree in the middle of Sep. Kaput can be hired here.


  • What are the characteristics of local diet there?

    The diet of Inner Mongolia is mainly Northern cuisine, the taste is a little bit strong, but cooks in restaurants can provide you good dishes with local specialties according to tourists' taste.

    Something you need to bear in mind:

    • Never eat watermelon right after mutton in case of causing pain in your bowels;

    • Never drink milk tea, and eat watermelon and mutton at the same time, then you will feel uncomfortable by excessive gas.


  • If it is your first time on prairie tour, read this

    So, before enjoying this fabulous tour, the followings may help you have a more pleasant tour:

    1. Sunshine is strong on the grassland, so bring the things like sunscreen, sunhat, sun umbrella.

    2. Please obey the guidance of our tour guide, see flowers, grass, wild animals within safety area; never go into depth in case of dangerous animals like snakes.

    3. During the trip, please pay attention to safety on the road, never stick your head out of the moving vehicles; and take commonly used drugs in case you feel dizzy when on the meadow road, it will rock.

    4. Attention to environmental protection. After enjoying beautiful prairie scenery, please take garbage away to protect the environment.

    5. In case of falling ill on a different land, please bring the commonly used drugs like cold medicine, band-aid, heatstroke preventive, antidiarrheic, medicine for insects' biting.

  • Wanna to ride a horse? Read this one

    1. Before riding a hose, please listen to the horse trainer carefully; avoid extravagant act and gestures when approaching horses gradually from left front or it may frighten them.

    2. Before riding a horse, please make sure your dress are ready. If you want to ride a horse, you'd better choose tight clothes and shoes, like boots or sports shoes, so your ankles won't be rubbed. Please tighten your clothes, hat, and scarf before riding, in case they become loose by wind to frighten horses. Carry-on items always drop in grass, very different to find.

    3. If it is your first time to ride a horse, you'd better ask a horse trainer to lead it for you. He will tell you some basic knowledge. Never touch others' horses by your hands or feet.


    • What interesting festivals and celebrities do they have?

    Inner Mongolia has rich national culture; horse riding, wrestling, and archery are called "men's three skills." Also, the famous Nadam Fair is held in late July, showing the glorious culture of Mongolian song and dance, sports, athletics, clothes, food & drinks and so on.

    Aobao-worshipping festival is a traditional religious activity. Mongolian people take Aobao as sacred place. Have delicious Shoupa rou (boiled mutton eaten with hands)! The mutton comes from sheep fed by fresh grass. It is easy to make, without any condiment, just a good cooking skill can make it tasty! When enjoying it, you will need nothing but your hands, Mongolian people offer Khatag when they welcome guests, give presents, visit each other on festivals.


  • What customs should we know before going there?

    As the saying goes, "Do in Rome as the Romans do."

    • There are more customs, please obey our tour guides, respect local customs and habits to have a pleasant trip.

    • Please take it serious when taking part in Aobao-worshipping festival instead of offering advices, saying this or that; never shout at or chase host's dog in front of the ger.

    • The Mongolians have been hospitable since ancient times. They welcome guests with wine but never force them to drink it; however, guests who can't drink should take the silver bowl with both hands to show your thanks.

    • Lovely livestock. Meet herd in the grassland, please don't go through the herd, instead, no matter passenger or vehicles should bypass them, to show your respect to the herdowner.

    • Offering Khatag. Khatag is a must for Mongolians to make daily manners. When offering Khatag, host sing greetings with good health and good fortune; guests should accept it a little bit bent-forwarded to let host put it on your neck. At last, guests put hands in front of chest to show your thanks.


Wudangzhao Monastery is the only intact Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Inner Mongolia now. 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.

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