Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao)
Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao) is the only purely Tibetan-style temple in Inner Mongolia. Together with the Potala Palace in Tibet and Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai,…
Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao), Hohhot · AI illustration for China Trip
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥60
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Shuttle buses leave daily at 9:30 from the square in front of Baotou East Railway Station and take about 2 hours. You can also hire a car.
- Guidebook rating
- 5 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1876. Open in Google Maps
About Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao)
Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao) is the only purely Tibetan-style temple in Inner Mongolia. Together with the Potala Palace in Tibet and Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai, it is regarded as one of China's three great Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. The complex consists of one mausoleum, three palaces, eight halls and ninety-nine residential halls. The largest building in the monastery is the Sugu Qin Palace.
A small hill beside the monastery has a pavilion from which you can take in the full view of Wudangzhao.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao) cost?
Admission to Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao) is ¥60, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao)?
Shuttle buses leave daily at 9:30 from the square in front of Baotou East Railway Station and take about 2 hours. You can also hire a car.
How long should I spend at Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao)?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao).
Where is Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao)?
Wudang Lamasery (Wudangzhao) is in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the North China of China.
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