Putuo Zongcheng Temple (Little Potala)
普陀宗乘之庙 · Pǔtuó Zōngchéng zhī Miào
The largest of the Outer Temples, built in 1767–1771 as a copy of Lhasa’s Potala Palace, with a great red terrace climbing the hillside and a gilded hall on top.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
Climb to the roof of the Great Red Terrace for a view across the valley to the Resort and the other temples. The neighbouring Shuxiang Temple is closed to visitors.
- Opening hours
- April 08:00–17:30; 1 May–9 October 08:00–18:00; 10 October–31 March 08:30–17:00. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing.
- Price
- ¥80 from 1 April to 31 October, ¥60 from 1 November to 31 March; one ticket covers both Putuo Zongcheng and the neighbouring Xumi Fushou Temple (valid once within two days).
- How to book
- Book on the official WeChat account “避暑山庄及周围寺庙” (real-name, choose passport), on Trip.com, or at the ticket office with your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 3 km north of the Resort’s main gate; 10 minutes by taxi or DiDi. Xumi Fushou Temple is a 5-minute walk east.
- Address in Chinese
- 河北省承德市双桥区狮子沟路普陀宗乘之庙
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