The famous, attractive and significant Wudangzhao Lamasery which is also known as Wudang Zhao is situated approximately 70 kilometres northeast of Baotou.

Wudangzhao which literally means Willow Lamasery is identified so, due to the wispy trees that encircle the temple area. Wudangzhao Lamasery is the most prominent tourist attraction located in close proximity to the city. Large numbers of pilgrims both local and foreign visit this exceptional site.

This impressive 250 year old Lamasery is the biggest of its kind that can be found in western Inner Mongolia. The type of Buddhism practiced at the Wudangzhao Lamasery is Yellow Hat Sect which is also known as Gelukpa.  Since the thirteenth century when the Mongols invaded Tibet, Yellow Hat Sect was ardently followed in Mongolia.

Renowned as the biggest Tibetan Buddhist temple set in Inner Mongolia, Wudangzhao was built in 1749 during the Qing Dynasty and under the reign of Kangxi. During its initial stages, this 2,500 room complex was home to 1,200 resident monks. Occupying a total land area of about 50 acres, the complex was also home to several Living Buddhas.  It is recorded that the ashes of seven of those Living Buddhas have been placed in one of the main halls of the sacred Wudangzhao Lamasery. The entire compound boasts of six main halls and the most elaborate of them all is the Sugabi Prayer Hall. The extensive collection of Buddhist art is an integral feature at the Lamasery. The collection includes ancient sculptures and frescos of gold, silver, wood and soil.

The best way to reach this astounding site is to take a minibus or a bus from near the Donghe railway station. Furthermore, staying at a Baotou hotel such as Shangri-La Hotel, Baotou would make the journey to the Wudangzhao Lamasery much more convenient, exciting and memorable.