Wusutu Zhao Monastery Explained

Wusutu Zhao Monastery
Map Size:250
Location Country:China
Location:Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
Sect:Gelug

Wusutu Zhao is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the city of Hohhot in Inner Mongolia in northern China.

Built in 1606 the predominantly Mongol styled architecture includes some Chinese and Tibetan features. Inside the monastery there are Ming dynasty murals on display as well as intricate woodcarvings with imperial dragon motifs.

The name Wusutu means "near to water" in Mongolian. The temple is located at the foot of the Daqing Mountains, near Xiwusutucun village.