Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Xining, with magnificent architecture and strong religious atmosphere.

Ta 'er Temple, located in Huangzhong County, Xining, has a history of over 400 years. It is one of the most important monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism (Yellow Sect) and the birthplace of Master Zong Kaba, the founder of Yellow Sect. Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Xining, because of its magnificent architecture, rich treasures and rich religious atmosphere.

Game overview

The architectural layout of Ta 'er Temple is obviously different from that of Han Buddhism temples in Chinese mainland: the buildings of Ta 'er Temple are asymmetrical on the central axis and deep. Ta 'er Temple is an ancient architectural complex composed of many temples, shrines, pagodas and academies. All the temples, halls and pagodas are irregularly distributed on a mountain. When tourists play, the route is more casual, not all the way along the central axis.

When you visit Ta 'er Temple, you don't need to buy a ticket if you just wander outside and don't go into the temple or the Ursa Major Hall. You only need to check tickets to enter some open temples or halls. If you are here for the first time, I suggest you buy a tour ticket, because you can't worship the incarnation of Master Zong Kaba or appreciate the "Three Wonders" in the temple without entering the main hall and Confucius Institute. At present, more than a dozen courtyards and halls are open to tourists.

There is a tour guide service at the ticket office of Ta 'er Temple. It is recommended to hire a tour guide because the historical connotation of Ta 'er Temple is very profound. Without the guide's explanation, you will miss many interesting stories.

Dajinwa Temple (Temple)

Dawa Temple is the center of the whole complex. Legend has it that Master Zong Kaba was born here. When he was born, umbilical cord blood dripped here, and then a bodhi tree grew. Later, the tower was outsourced to a tree and a temple was built, hence the name Ta 'er Temple. Believers believe that the tree and the tower are the embodiment of their owners. This is a must-see for Ta 'er Temple.

Three wonders of Ta 'er Temple: ghee carving, mural painting and pile embroidery.

Butter sculpture uses butter and various pigments to carve various Buddha statues, figures, flowers and birds, animals and pavilions. Visitors can visit the exquisite butter sculpture in the butter sculpture hall (far from the gate) in the temple; In the main hall, cloister, front porch, etc. In this temple, you can enjoy many hundreds of years of colorful murals. Embroidery is made of various silks and satins, such as Buddha statues, birds and animals. It is filled with wool or cotton and then embroidered on the curtain. In the magnificent temple, two sets of national treasure embroidery "Sixteen Arhats Show Amazing Achievements" and "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" are hung on both sides.

Four Dharma Societies in Ta 'er Temple (Lunar New Year)

1. Tiaoqian (65438+ 10/4) Butter Sculpture Exhibition (65438+ 10/5);

2. Sandy (April 14) Sun Buddha Sandy (April15);

3. Sun Buddha, jump (June 6), turn to golden Buddha (June 8);

4. sunbathe all day (September 22) and jump down (September 23).

There will be various activities such as sunbathing Buddha and dancing during the Dharma. Tourists and believers will flock here, and it will be very lively.

(Editor: Lemon flavor)