Five Pagoda Temple
Hohhot Attractions
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Introduction to Five Pagoda Temple (五塔寺)
Temple of the Five Pagodas (Wuta Temple) is a Buddhist temple in Hohhot City, the capital of Inner Mongolia Province. It was first built in the reign of Emperor Yongzheng in Qing Dynasty. It measures 16 meters high and the original name was Precious Pagoda of the Buddhist Relics of the Diamond Throne.The distinctive five pagodas surmount contains a temple with 1563 images of Buddha carved into its walls each differing slightly to the other. Inside is a rare Mongolian cosmological map carved into a large stone which illustrates the zodiac and positions of numerous stars. The temple should be part of your sightseeing trip to Hohhot. |
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Location Wutasi Hou Street, Hohhot |
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Main Sights Statues of Buddha and Scriptures |
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Travel Information
Admission Fee: 35 Yuan |
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Transportation 1. Take buses 50, 56 or 79 to reach Five Pagoda Temple |
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Travel Tips 1. Try to avoid visiting Five Pagoda Temple during Buddhist festivals. |