{"id":17274,"date":"2023-04-26T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T23:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=17274"},"modified":"2023-04-26T21:21:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T13:21:21","slug":"meidaizhao-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/inner-mongolia-travel\/hohhot-travel\/meidaizhao-temple","title":{"rendered":"Meidaizhao Temple (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Location of Meidaizhao Temple (\u7f8e\u5cb1\u53ec)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning Inner Mongolia tour<\/a>, a side trip to Meidaizhao either from Baotou or Hohhot is highly recommended. Meidaizhao Monastery ( (\u7f8e\u5cb1\u53ec) is located in Meidaizhao Village below the massive Daqing Mountain of the Yinshan Range, Tumd Right Banner, Dong He District, Baotou, Inner Mongolia.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Meidaizhao Monastery located between Baotou and Hohhot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Meidaizhao Temple ( (\u7f8e\u5cb1\u53ec) lies between Baotou ( 98km east of Baotou) and Hohhot ( 99km west of Hohhot), just on the north of Jingzang Expressway No.6 (or National Highway 110) , a historical site conveniently accessible either from Hohhot or Baotou.

Add\uff1a Meidaizhao Village, Meidaizhao Town, Tumd Right Banner, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia
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Tel: 0472-8850012 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get to Meidaizhao Monastery & Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can take train either from Hohhot or Baotou to Salaqi Railway Station (\u8428\u62c9\u9f50\u7ad9) . Salaqi Station is located in Salaqi Town, Tumed Right Banner, Baotou City and it is on Jibao Railway Line, a third class station under the jurisdiction of Hohhot Railway Bureau, built in 1922.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salaqi Railway Station 22km away from Meidaizhao Temple ( Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Arriving a Salaqi Train Station out, go west, to the intersection of the overpass, and wait on the road for Minibus No.6 ( 5 yuan ) for Meidai Zhao Village. Alight at Meidaizhao Village, you will see a memorial arch in front of the village, after the memorial arch go straight ahead, a few minutes later you can see Meidai Zhao Monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively you also can take the long-distance buses either from Baotou or Hohhot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance ticket:
30 yuan\/person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open time:
09:00-17:00
09:00-16:00 (ticket collection Time) (Monday – Sunday, January 1st – December 31st)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABCs of Meidaizhao Monastery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Meidaizhao” literally means “Maitreya Temple” in Mongolian ( Zhao means “temple”). Meidaizhao Monastery was originally built in 1565 as a fortified capital city of the Daming Golden Kingdom (\u5927\u660e\u91d1\u56fd) in Ming Dynasty, also known as Altan Khan Kingdom (\u963f\u52d2\u5766\u6c57\u56fd), (a vassal of Ming Dynasty) established by Altan Khan (1507 \u2013 1582) . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altan Khan (\u963f\u52d2\u5766\u6c57) was a descendant of Kublai Khan (1215\u20131294). He managed to unite the Mongols in the north and the south. His name means \u201cGolden Khan\u201d in the Mongolian language, hence the kingdom\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1571, Altan Khan was granted the title Shunyi Wang (\u987a\u4e49\u738b) from the Longqing Emperor (March 4, 1537- July 5, 1572), the 12th emperor of China (Ming dynasty). With the assistance of his wife known as Sannianzi (\u4e09\u5a18\u5b50) (Grand Queen), the Daming Golden Kingdom kept peace peace with the Ming Dynasty for over 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a new city known as Hohhot(\u201cGreen City) built by Altan Khan and the Grand Queen in the current old town in Hohhot, the political center of Altan Khan Kingdom was move on to Hohhot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1606, the Meidaizhao fortress was transformed into a lamasery. So Altan Khan was the founder of the original city of Hohhot which literally means “green city” in Mongolian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Layout of Meidaizhao Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The present temple occupies an area of 4000 square meters encompassing the over 200 Ming and Qing era buildings including Sakyamuni Hall (Hall of Great Hero), Glazed Hall, Dalai Temple, Sannianzi Hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temple is surrounded by a 5-meter high stone wall in a rectangular shape with a perimeter of 681 meters. The big draw is the 1650-square-meter murals in Ming and Qing Dynasties preserved in the Hall of Great Hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of Meidaizhao Temple <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning Inner Mongolia tour<\/a>, a side trip to Meidaizhao either from Baotou or Hohhot is highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow me to have a virtual tour of the ancient city of Meidaizhao Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Entrance to Meidaizhao Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The south gate to the fortress temple and Daqingshan Mountain lies behind the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The south gate to the fortress temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Listening to Buddhist Scripture” Pine Trees <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The two old pine trees in front of the Great Hero Hall ( Sakyamuni Hall ) are known as \u201cListening to Buddhist Scripture\u201d pine trees, west is female and east male, over 400 years old when the temple was originally started being built.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Listening to Buddhist Scripture” pine trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sakyamuni Hall \u5927\u96c4\u5b9d\u6bbf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sakyamuni Hall has three connected halls with two floors and 3 double eaves. The roofs of the three halls are in the gable style. The east, west and south sides of the hall are surrounded by white Tibetan brick walls, forming an architectural body combining Han and Tibet. The lower part of the west wall of the Temple is a group of Mongolian nobles worshipping Buddha.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sakyamuni Hall <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The entrance to Sakymuni Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sakyamuni Hall has the priceless mural in the main hall starting from the waist line to the ceiling. The mural scene is grand. You need to look up to see it. In the middle of the north wall is painted the giant statue of Sakyamuni, and the background is painted with sakyamuni’s story of Buddha. Under the wall of the four Kings and Fu Hu Arhat, the cloth bag monk. <\/p>\n\n\n

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One of the murals in Sakyamuni Hall ( Image Credit: Internet) (Camera Forbidden )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Many of the Mongolian costumes on these mural paintings can be found in the Book of Yi Custom written by Xiao Daheng in Ming Dynasty. It is a valuable material for studying Mongolian history, folk customs and costumes in Ming and Qing Dynasties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nai Qiong Temple \u4e43\u743c\u6bbf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Nai Qiong Temple is the former dwelling place for Mal Da Li living Buddha \uff08\u56db\u4e16\u8fbe\u8d56\u7684\u4ee3\u8868\u4eba\u9ea6\u8fbe\u91cc\u6d3b\u4f5b\u5728\u6b64\u5750\u5e8a\u4f20\u4f5b\uff09 in Qing Dynasty. The original statue of Mal Da Li is not available. Instead, it shrines the statue of Guardian of God.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Nai Qiong Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Glazed Hall (Liuli Hall) \u7409\u7483\u6bbf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1566, the Glazed Hall (Liuli Hall) was formerly the meeting hall of Altan Khan Kingdom. Now it is devoted to Three Buddhas, a typical Ming architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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the Glazed Hal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Dalai Temple \u8fbe\u8d56\u5e99<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Dalai Temple is given to the Third Dalai Lama \u2013 Sonam Gyatso who came here in 1582 for practicing Buddhism and held a new funeral ceremony for Altan Khan. The title of Dalai Lama was given by Altan Khan.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This Dalai Temple is given to the Third Dalai Lama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Grand Queen Hall \u592a\u540e\u5e99<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Grand Queen Hall, a burial place for the third wife ( also known as Sannianzi) of Altan Khan. She assisted her husband managing the kingdom and keeping good relationship with the Ming Dynasty for over 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Grand Queen Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Grand Queen Hall is surrounded by columns of the funeral hall style building, the funeral hall of the third wife ( also known as Sannianzi) of Altan Khan. The original 1-meter-high sandalwood tower covered with a pot was removed in 1966. When it was removed, it was discovered that there was an underground palace under the tower. In the palace, there was a bag of ashes, three combs, six rosaries, a triangular silver-plated medicine box and two pairs of diamond ears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Grand Queen Temple, there are murals painted in the Ming Dynasty, Mongolian costume figures in the picture,. The legend goes that there are the portraits of Alta Khan and the Grand Queen in the murals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statues of Alta Khan and the Grand Queen ( Sannianzi \u2013 third wife).<\/p>\n\n\n

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The statues of Alta Khan and the Grand Queen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

An ancient city \u53e4\u57ce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meidaizhao Temple was originally an ancient city in an irregular square shape. The south gate is the main gate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fortified temple stands facing the south below Daqing Mountain on the north, surrounded by a 681-meter long stone wall, 5 meters high. Ascending the wall, you are able to have a clear picture of the ancient city, a former capital of Altan Khan Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ascending the wall, you are able to have a clear picture of the ancient city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The northern wall of the temple below the Daqing Mountain \uff08\u5927\u9752\u5c71\uff09.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The northern wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

One of the corner towers ( Turrets) on the wall<\/p>\n\n\n

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One of the corner towers ( Turrets) on the wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Standing on the wall, you are able to have a clear picture of the Sakymuni Hall and Glazed Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n

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a clear picture of the Sakymuni Hall and Glazed Hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Hohhot & Inner Mongolia  Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Inner Mongolia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a>
Mid-Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos)
East Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Xanadu,Wulan Butong, Xilinhot, Chifeng)
Northeast Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hulunbuir)
West Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Alashan \u201cAlxa\u201d League)
Hohhot Tour<\/a>
<\/a>Hohhot Highlights & Grassland 3 Day Tour<\/a>
Hohhot Highlights & Grassland 2 Day Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top Places to Visit in Inner Mongolia<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Hohhot<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Hohhot<\/a>
Meidaizhao Temple<\/a>
How to go to Hohhot from Beijin<\/a>g<\/a>
Top Souvenirs in Hohhot<\/a>
Hohhot Taxi: Hohhot Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Baotou Taxi: Baotou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Ordos Taxi: Ordos taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
What to see in Hohhot, what to do in Hohhot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Alxa League<\/a>
Heicheng Historic Site in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
<\/a>Guai Shu Lin in Ejin Banner, Inner Mongolia (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Populus Forest in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Badain Jaran Desert (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quiet Wusu Langzi Lake<\/a>
Dujuan Lake in Aershan National Forest Park<\/a>
Beihu Park Skyline at Night in Manzhouli<\/a>
Architecture of Manzhouli<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunrise Glow over Hulunbuir Grasslands<\/a>.
Top 10 Places for Photography in Hulunbuir<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Hulunbuir<\/a>.
Road Trip from Ergun to Linjiang Village<\/a>
Hulun Lake Travel Tips<\/a>
World Anti-fascist War Hailar Memorial Park
<\/a>Architecture of Manzhouli
<\/a>Ergun Travel Guide
<\/a><\/a>Aoluguya Travel Guide<\/a>
Moerdaoga Travel Guide
<\/a>Shiwei Travel Tips
<\/a>How to visit Hulunbuir Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Chifeng<\/a>
Xanadu Sites Museum<\/a>
Jinlianchuan Grassland<\/a>
Wulan Butong Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Asihatu Stone Forest
<\/a>Gong Geer Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Duolun Travel Guide<\/a>
Xanadu Travel Guide \u2013 Shangdu Travel<\/a>
How to visit Asihatu Stone Forest<\/a>
Xi Wuzhumuqin Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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