Da Zhao Temple | A Pure Land in the Frontier, Only When You Come Will You Realize How Stunning It Is!

⭐️ Da Zhao Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, also known as "Wuliang Temple" or "Silver Buddha Temple", built in 1580 AD. ⭐️ Da Zhao Temple integrates elements of Han, Tibetan, and Mongolian Buddhism. The Great Zhao Shakyamuni Pagodas and the fluttering prayer flags around the temple perimeter resonate with the architectural features of Han-style temples and the decorations of Suru ingots on the glazed tiles. ❤️ The "Three Wonders" of Da Zhao Temple: Silver Buddha, Dragon Carvings, Wall Paintings ❤️ Silver Buddha, that is, the Sakyamuni statue enshrined in the Buddha hall, is cast from 30,000 taels of pure silver, over 400 years old, sitting at 2.55 meters tall, and is one of the largest existing silver Buddhas in China. Dragon Carvings: Refers to the two vividly shaped golden coiled dragons in front of the Silver Buddha's seat, about 10 meters high, each carved on a towering column. Looking up from below, the dragons soar and dance with claws and teeth bared. Wall Paintings: The content is mainly Buddhist figures and stories, depicting various scenes of heaven, earth, and hell, with rich themes and vivid images. The murals are painted with natural stone colors and, despite hundreds of years, still retain their bright colors. 🌞 Da Zhao Temple is not just a temple, but also a museum 🌞 It houses treasures such as the Ming Xuande furnace, the dragon and phoenix peacock umbrella used by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty, the eight pearl and treasure palace lanterns from the imperial palace during Emperor Kangxi's reign, Emperor Kangxi's "Longevity Dragon Plaque", the gilded God of Wealth bestowed by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty, and Thangkas from the Ming and Qing dynasties. 🌼Tips: Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 (Summer) 09:00-17:00 (Winter) Tickets: 35 yuan (adult), 17 yuan (child) Guided tours are available. When traveling to Hohhot, you can visit Da Zhao Temple. Experience Tibetan Buddhist culture firsthand, admire the ancient architecture that combines Han, Tibetan, and Mongolian styles, and see many historically significant treasures!