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Hohhot attractions
Hohhot attractions
Da Zhao Temple (大召寺; Dàzhāosì), (A lot of buses from almost everywhere go here). The oldest Buddhist monastery in the city constructed in 1579. A 2.5 meter silver statue of Sakyamuni Buddha is among the temples most precious treasures. Y30. �
Inner Mongolia Museum (内蒙古博物院; Nèiměnggǔ Bówùyuàn), (Take bus 3 from Xinhua Square, various other buses from elsewhere in town also go there). Exhibitions of the flora and fauna and history of (Inner) Mongolia from the stone age until modern times, as well as on minerals and mining, space exploration, and dinosaurs. Although not all captions are in English there is still a lot of information available and it's not difficult to understand the exhibitions. Free. �
Temple of the Five Pagodas (五榕寺; Wǔróngsì), (About 20 minutes walk southeast of Da Zhao). An Indian style temple constructed in 1732. Famous for its frescos of 1,500 carved figures of Buddha, the inscription of the Diamond Sutra and an engraved Mongolian star chart. Y35. �
The Great Mosque, (Walk north for about 10 minutes from Da Zhao along the main road, it's on the right side). The oldest and largest mosque in the city built in 1693 in Chinese style. Free. �
Tomb of Princess Zhaojun (昭君墓; Zhāojūnmù), (Take bus No. 6 from Da Zhao, switch to bus No. 44 that will take you there). The resting place of Han princess who voluntarily married a nomad Hun chief to secure peace. She is attributed with the ability to perform miracles. Also contains a small but interesting museum about the Huns including English captions. Y65. �
Xilitu Zhao (席力图召; Xílìtúzhào), 112 Danan Street, Yuquan District (Opposite Da Zhao). The largest Buddhist temple in the city and main seat of Buddhism in Inner Mongolia. Y30. �
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