Zen Meditation Temple

Northwest of Zhuoni County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province

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Introduction

In the late 13th century, Emperor Kublai Khan invited the Sakya Lama, Pagba, from Tibet to the mainland to preach and teach. When passing through Zhuni Gou, they were captivated by its beautiful scenery, including lush greenery and clear waters. As a result, Emperor Kublai Khan instructed his disciples to build a scripture hall here, where they could promote Buddhism. The temple, named Chanding Temple, was completed in 1295. Being the oldest Buddhist monastery in the Ando region, Chanding Temple predates Labrang Monastery in Xiahe by over 400 years, and it played a dominant role in religion and culture in the Gannan Tibetan area before the establishment of Labrang Monastery.

Address

Northwest of Zhuoni County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province

Opening hours

08:00-18:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 18:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31).

Transportation

Take a shuttle bus from Lanzhou South Bus Station to Zhuoni. The bus departs at 6:20, 6:40, and 10:05, and costs 79.5 yuan/person. The journey takes about 4 hours.

Phone 0941-3621167