A PLACE, A STORY / Hohhot
Dazhao Temple
Dazhao is a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Hohhot’s old city. Layered roofs and decorated halls frame a long religious history.
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Dazhao Temple was established in Hohhot during the Ming dynasty under Altan Khan. It belongs to the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is particularly associated with a silver Buddha statue. The temple’s buildings make a useful starting point for noticing the connections between religious practice and architectural form.
From the exterior photographs, compare the broad roofs with the smaller ornamental details. Let a friend choose the feature they would most like to learn about.
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