In 1557, when the Tümed Mongol leader Altan Khan began its construction, it was the first building of Hohhot; the rest of the city subsequently growing around it. The temple is said to have been completed in 1579[1][2] during the Ming dynasty.[3]
The Dazhao Temple owns its fame to its astounding 10 ft (3.0 m) silver SakyamuniBuddha statue. The 3rd Dalai Lama, Sonam Gyatso, visited the temple in 1586 and consecrated the silver Buddha statue.[4] As a consequence, Hohhot became a religious center for people from all over Mongolia who came to receive its blessings.[5]
The temple also has a shrine that was dedicated to the Kangxi Emperor in the late 17th century and murals in the hallway that commemorate his visit. Dazhao Temple also exhibits an impressive collection of musical instruments and dragon sculptures relating to Mongol legends.
The monastery is a venue for Buddhist festivals held throughout the year.
^According to the official plaque outside the temple.
^Also according to the history of Hohhot temples which can be found at the Temple Culture Exhibition of Hohhot located at Five Pagoda Temple (Hohhot)
^"Dazhao Temple". Travel China Guide. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
^For this reason, the temple is also sometimes known as the Silver Buddha Temple (Yinfo Si).
^"Dazhao Temple". Travel China Guide. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
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