# Guangzong Temple (South Temple) (广宗寺（南寺）)

Alxa, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region · North China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥80
- **Opening hours:** 08:00-17:30
- **Time needed:** 3–5 hours
- **Address:** 30 km south of Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League (inside the Helan Mountain Eco-tourism Area)
- **Getting there:** Take the tourist shuttle bus from the city centre; chartering a car costs about ¥60
- **Good for:** Temples

## About Guangzong Temple (South Temple)

The largest temple in Alxa. Tibetan Buddhist culture combined with the natural scenery of the Helan Mountains creates a strong and profound Buddhist atmosphere worth experiencing.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1914. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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