Meidai Monastery

Meidai Monastery [Photo/Baotou.gov.cn]

Meidai Monastery was built in 1565 during the reign of Emperor Longqing of the Ming Dynasty (1567-1572). With more than 250 ancient halls, including the Grand Hall and the Dalai Lama Temple, the monastery covers 62,500 square meters.

Constructed by Alatan Khan, the 17th grandson of Genghis Khan, as the Mongolian Tribe's political, economic and cultural center, the monastery has also been honored as a mural museum thanks to its more than 1,500 sq m of murals from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.

Meidai Monastery [Photo/Baotou.gov.cn]

The building, which integrates the styles of Han, Tibetan and Mongol architecture, is the oldest monastery in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, and a precious cultural relic for the study of ancient history. It is also a red tourism spot, known as the location where Ulanhu, former vice-president of China, carried out the revolutionary strategies that brought Communism to Mongolia. Many rooms and artifacts used by Ulanhu are still housed in the monastery and have been well preserved.

The festival opens at Meidai Monastery scenic area on June 7. The monastery was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It covers 62,500 square meters and has more than 250 halls, including the Grand Hall and the Dalai Lama Temple. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Address: Meidaizhao village, Meidaizhao town, Tumd Right Banner, 60 kilometers from downtown Baotou

Tel: +86-472-8850-012

Meidai Monastery [Photo/Baotou.gov.cn]

Traffic guide:

1. Public transportation:

Start from Kunqu Bus Station or Donghe Bus Station, get off at Salaqi town and take bus No 6 to Meidai Monastery scenic spot.

2. Route by car:

Downtown → G6 Highway → (east, 87 km) Beijing-Lhasa Highway → Meidai Monastery toll stations → (west, 4.5 km) G110 → Meidai Monastery scenic spot.