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Introducing Xilamuren Grassland, Xilamuren Grassland Guide, Xilamuren Grassland Travel Guide Article from CITS   Situated in the southeast part of Damao Banner, the Xilamuren Grassland scenic spot is about 90 km away from Hohhot. Xilamuren Grasslands is characterized by rolling hills and lush green grass. Xilamuren means yellow water' in Mongolian.   The best time to visit the grassland is in summer and autumn. At this time of year, the pleasant climate, the blue sky and white clouds, the rolling grass, the wandering flocks and herds, the passionate herdsmen and…
Dazhao Monastery: General Introduction The Dazhao Monastery, meaning large monastery in Mongolian, is located in the old town of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. It is the oldest building and the largest temple in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Local people usually call itSilver Buddha Temple (Yinfosi) because there is a silver statue of Buddha that measures 2.5-meter-high (8.2-foot-high). The construction of the temple was completed in 1580 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It went through a large scale renovation in 1640 with much of the original architectural style was retained. Dazhao Monastery owns its fame to a visit by the…
Introducing Gegentala Grassland, Gegentala Grassland Guide, Gegentala Grassland Travel Guide Article from China Culture   Gegentala Grassland is 150 kilometers north of Hohhot, within in the territory of Siziwang Qi, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is the largest ethnic Mongolian scenic spot, and was one of the first to be named a 4A-class scenic spot in China.   In Mongolian "Gegentala" means a summer resort or the place of grazing in summer. Gegentala Grassland belongs to typical grassland scenery. Gentle landforms and vast landscapes are its unique features. On the…
Tomb of Princess Zhaojun: General Introduction The Tomb of Princess Zhaojun, located near the bank of Da Hei River, about 9 kilometers south of the Hohhot city center, is one of the most beautiful scenes of ancient times. The story of the concubine Wang Zhaojun, one of China’s four historical beauties, is a Chinese morality tale of political alliance and sacrifice. The tale has been obfuscated over time into numerous versions. The Tomb of Princess Zhaojun is one hundred feet tall, occupying an area of 1.3 hectare. The pyramid-shaped mound is…
Introducing Five Pagoda Temple, Five Pagoda Temple Guide, Five Pagoda Temple Travel Guide Article from China Culture   Five Pagoda Temple (Hohhot) is a famous Buddhist temple in the city of Hohhot of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, northwestern China. It is located in the old city of Hohhot. The temple was initially constructed from 1727 AD and ended at 1732 AD. Five Pagoda Temple stands 16 meters in height, and the main temple complex consists of three parts: the base, the seat and the top (five dagobas).   Why Five…
Introducing Ten Thousand Huayan Scriptures Pagoda, Ten Thousand Huayan Scriptures Pagoda Guide Article from China.Org.Cn   Ten Thousand Huayan Scriptures Pagoda is located at Baita (White Pagoda) Village on the old site of Fengzhou City of the Liao Dynasty in the eastern suburbs of Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Since the pagoda was painted white, it is known as the White Pagoda by the local people. Ten Thousand Huayan Scriptures Pagoda was named the Wanbuhuayanjing Pagoda because, so the legend goes, ten thousand volumes of Huayan scriptures…
Introducing Xilituzhao Palace, Xilituzhao Palace Guide, Xilituzhao Palace Travel Guide Article from China Culture   Xilituzhao Palace is a key cultural protection unit of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is located in the north of Stone Lane, Yuquan District, Hohhot. It is about 100 meters (328 feet) away from the famous Dazhao Temple. The Xilituzhao Palace is the largest Lama temple in Hohhot.   Xilitu, means 'Holy Seat' in Mongolian. Xilituzhao Palace was built in the reign of Emperor Wan Li of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) for Dalai Lama III and…