Departing from Xi'an · Baotou ~ 'Little Potala Palace' Wudangzhao

❤ Recommended reasons: Wudangzhao in Inner Mongolia is as famous as the Potala Palace in Tibet, Ta'er Monastery in Qinghai, and Labrang Monastery in Gansu. It is one of the four major Tibetan Buddhist temples in China and the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It has a history of nearly 300 years and is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a 4A-level tourist attraction. 🗓 Itinerary: Self-driving from Xi'an to Erlianhot ~ Yulin ~ Ordos ~ Hohhot ~ Erlianhot ~ Ulanqab ~ Baotou Wudangzhao. ⛰【Attraction Guide】Wudangzhao, in Mongolian, 'Wudang' means 'willow tree,' and 'zhao' means 'temple.' It is commonly known as Wudangzhao because it is built on a hillside called Aobao Mountain in Wudang Valley. It was first built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in the fourteenth year of Qianlong, with the Han name Guangjue Temple. 📍 Detailed address: Located in the depths of Daqingshan in Jihuluntu Sumu, about 45 kilometers northeast of Shiguai District, Baotou City. 🚗 Transportation Guide: You can drive to the parking lot of the scenic spot's visitor center. It is recommended to take a sightseeing bus for the tour. On the way to Wudangzhao, there is a Mani wall, which is very special. After entering the temple, it is recommended to tour the mountain clockwise, which means 'smooth and successful.' 🕙 Opening hours: 9:00-17:00. 💰 Ticket price: Ticket 60 yuan, car ticket 10 yuan/person. 🌟 Highlights: Wudangzhao is built facing south according to the terrain, with more than 2,500 large and small halls, scripture halls, and monk houses distributed on a 1.5-kilometer-long hillside, with green pines and cypresses, and blue and white interlaced. Architectural style: It integrates various ethnic architectural arts such as Tibetan, Han, and Mongolian. The main buildings include the Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Hall, and Guardian Hall, all of which are typical Tibetan architectural styles. The murals, thangkas, and Buddha statues in the temple are outstanding representatives of Tibetan Buddhist art. Religious status: As an important temple of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, it was also a privileged temple of theocratic unity in ancient times. The living Buddha of Wudangzhao was one of the eight major Hutuktu stationed in Beijing during the Qing Dynasty, known as 'Erdini. Morigen. Dongkor. Pandita,' with high prestige and status. Cultural heritage: Wudangzhao is a famous cultural temple in Inner Mongolia. The temple has a Buddhist academy, which has trained a large number of monks and scholars. These monks and scholars have made in-depth research and outstanding achievements in Buddhism, philosophy, medicine, astronomy, and calendar calculation. 📌 Small Tips: Be sure to hire a guide to understand the temple culture. Do not step on the threshold when entering the hall, you need to step over it. Photography is prohibited inside the temple. 🍽 Dining recommendation: Fangyuanbao · Ice-cooked lamb.