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Five Pagoda Temple
Introducing Five Pagoda Temple
Five Pagoda Temple is a Buddhist site located in the older part of Hohhot. Five Pagoda Temple was completed in 1732 AD by the Mongol monk Yangcarci.
Originally part of the famed Cideng Temple in Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), the Five Pagoda Temple earned its name from the five square-shaped sarira stupas that crown its main pagoda. While the Cideng Temple itself has been lost to time, the five pagodas remained a prominent landmark, visible for kilometers. Over time, the site became known simply as the Five Pagoda Temple.
As the bustling city of Hohhot grows around it, the temple, with its exquisite carvings and intricate design, continues to attract a steady stream of admirers, both local and from afar.
Five Pagoda Temple Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Wuta Si 五塔寺
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Buddhism
• Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: Xiaozhao Front Street, Yuyuan District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
What to Expect at Five Pagoda Temple
Prepare to have your perceptions of architectural harmony challenged and expanded as you explore the captivating design of the Five Pagoda Temple. This powerful testament to Buddhist faith reveals symbolic and metaphorical meaning in every detail.
Stylish Architectural Structure
The temple’s architectural masterpiece, standing at 16.5 meters (54 ft) tall, is a glazed-brick structure echoing the majesty of its Beijing counterpart. Its Sumeru throne-shaped base features intricate carvings of lions, elephants, dharma wheels, Garuda birds, and vajra scepters. Seven tiers of upturned eaves rise above, sheltering a treasure trove of Buddhist art. The entire Diamond Sutra is inscribed in Mongolian, Tibetan, and Sanskrit beneath the first tier, while about 1,200 gilded Buddha statues in various poses grace the remaining six.
Mongolian Astronomical Stone Carving
The Mongolian Astronomical Stone Carving is the world’s only astronomical painting inscribed entirely in the Mongolian language. This remarkable 144.5-cm artifact depicts the celestial sphere as seen from a point directly above the North Pole. Five concentric circles radiate outwards from the central North Pole, representing the Arctic Circle, the Tropic of Cancer, the Celestial Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn, and the Antarctic Circle. A slightly off-center circle, resembling a gear, illustrates the ecliptic – the apparent path of the sun throughout the year. Intricately carved lines weave through the 270 constellations, over 1,550 meticulously placed dots depict individual stars, forming a stunning visual representation.
How to Get to Five Pagoda Temple
• By Bus: Take bus 1, 26, 27, 76, 81 to Er’shiliuzhong Station.
• By Subway: Take subway line 2 to Daxue Xijie Station.
Additional Travel Advice on Five Pagoda Temple
• Please keep quiet in the temple.
• Please dress and behave appropriately in the temple.
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