Hohhot and China Historical Sites
Hohhot (meaning "green city") is capital of Inner Mongolia
Autonomous Region. Hohhot Airport, 18km from downtown, operates
regular flights to and from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen
Wuhan and Shijiazhuang. The local railway station runs fast through
trains to many major cities in China and international trains bound
for Moscow and Ulan Bator.Dazhao
Lamasery
The big temple, known as 1h Ju Zhao in Mongolian, was first built in
1579, or 7th year of Wanli reign of the Ming, and is the top ranking
and most influential of all the 15 lamaseries in Hohhot.
The Great Mosque
Built in 1693 (32nd year of the Kangxi Reign of the Qing), the
mosque is Hohhot's oldest and largest Moslem establishment, which
features a typical Arabian dome and elaborate carvings. During
Ramandan (fasting month). Local Muslims are allowed to mount the
building to marvel at the moon.
Five-Pagoda Temple
Also known as Sarira Pagoda of Diamond Throne, Five-Pagoda Temple
was built in 1732, the 10th year of Yongzheng Reign of the Qing, a
16-metre-high structure consisting of five tiny pagodas that are
elevated atop a Diamond Throne. It is also known as "Thousand Buddha
Pagoda" for the 1,560 relief sculptures of Buddhas carved into the
pagoda walls.
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