Mei Dai Zhao, A Fusion of Han and Tibetan-Mongolian Styles

Meidaizhao Village, Meidaizhao Town, Tuoketuo Right Banner, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

The Meizai Pass resembles a fortress

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Introduction

Meizai Temple is located in Meizai Village, Tumoteyouqi, about 65 kilometers east of Baotou City. It is a historic Lama Temple. The temple has a large number of vivid and realistic Buddhist historical murals, which are amazing. Meizai Temple's architectural style is imitated from the Han style of Central Plains and incorporates Mongolian and Tibetan styles. The main buildings include the ancient city, the Great Buddha Hall, the Luminous Hall, the Temple of Wealth, the Queen's Temple, and the Temple of Dalai. Historical records show that Meizai Temple was first built during the Qianlong period of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1567-1572) and was the first city temple built upstream of the Tumochuan River. It has now become a national key cultural relic protection unit, and the thick city walls built around the temple witness the stories that have taken place in this land. Through exhibition pictures, text descriptions, and precious murals and cultural relics, the Meizai Temple Museum expresses the interaction and influence between Buddhism and Mongolian culture. Every year on the 13th day of the fifth lunar month, Meizai Temple holds the coronation ceremony in memory of Anda Khan's conversion to Buddhism, which is known as the Meizai Temple Fair and lasts for about a week. It integrates tourism, business, cultural performances, and attracts a large number of tourists.

Address

Meidaizhao Village, Meidaizhao Town, Tuoketuo Right Banner, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Opening hours

08:30-18:00 (all day)
Last entry time: 18:00 (Monday-Sunday) 09:00-17:00 (all day)
Last entry time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

Departing from Baotou City, you can take train No. 6056 from Baotou Railway Station or Baotou East Station to Meizai Zhao Station. The departure times are 08:20 and 08:39, and arrival at Meizai Zhao is at 09:51. The ticket price is 4 yuan. From Meizai Zhao Railway Station to the scenic area, you need to transfer to a bus, but the bus schedule is infrequent and may be easy to miss. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baotou Railway Station or East Station to Saraqi Station, with ticket prices of 9 yuan for normal speed and 11 yuan for high-speed. After arriving, you can take a taxi or local bus to Meizai Zhao, where there are many convenient bus routes. The distance is about 25 kilometers, and the journey takes about 30 minutes.

Phone 0472-8850012