Dazhao Temple
大召寺 · Dàzhào Sì
Hohhot’s oldest Tibetan Buddhist monastery, founded by Altan Khan in 1579 around which the city grew; famous for its silver Buddha, dragon carvings and murals.
No booking neededBring your passport1 hour
Tip
Come early in the morning to hear the monks chanting. Combine with Xilitu Zhao, the Five Pagoda Temple and Saishang Old Street for an easy half-day on foot.
- Opening hours
- About 08:30–17:30 year-round (some sources say 09:00–18:00) To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥35; ticket with a Chinese-language guide from about ¥72
- How to book
- Buy at the gate with your passport, or in advance on Trip.com. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- In the old town at the north end of Saishang Old Street; Xilitu Zhao is across the road
- Address in Chinese
- 内蒙古自治区呼和浩特市玉泉区大召前街大召寺
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