Butter Flower Shop

Ta'er Temple Scenic Area in Huangzhong County, Xining City, Qinghai Province

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Introduction

Tashilhunpo Monastery is known as the "Three Artistic Wonders", which include butter sculptures, murals, and embroidery. Butter sculptures are a special craft made by the monks in the monastery using colored butter. They come in various forms and depict a wide range of subjects. According to the belief of Tibetan people, offering butter sculptures to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and protectors can bring relief from disasters, blessings, happiness, and great merits, and also accelerate the path of spiritual cultivation. Since 1409, Tashilhunpo Monastery has held a grand butter sculpture exhibition every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, continuing this tradition to the present day.

Address

Ta'er Temple Scenic Area in Huangzhong County, Xining City, Qinghai Province

Opening hours

07:30-18:00 (January 1st-December 31st Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

Bus: 1. Train Station - Ta'er Temple Bus Special Line: Fare is 5 yuan/person, and the journey takes about 1 hour. 2. Xining Xinning Road Bus Station - Ta'er Temple Bus Special Line: Take Bus No. 2, No. 9, No. 12, No. 13 to "Xinning Square" in the city area, then transfer to the Xining-Huangzhong Ta'er Temple bus special line to "Ta'er Temple" for about a 5-10 minute ride. The fare is 5.5 yuan/person, and the journey takes about 1 hour. 3. Xining Municipal Bus Station - Ta'er Temple Bus Special Line: Take Bus No. 3, No. 4, No. 16, etc. in the city area to "Municipal Bus Station", then transfer to the long-distance bus to Ta'er Temple (Huangzhong County). The fare is 5 yuan/person, and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

Phone 0971-2232357