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Liangzhou Baita Temple

凉州白塔寺景区

Gansu, Wuwei·37.4532°N, 101.5556°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50, students CNY 25

Duration

2-3 hours

About Liangzhou Baita Temple

A Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Liangzhou, Wuwei, crowned by a gleaming white stupa. Associated with the historic Liangzhou talks between the Mongol court and Tibetan Buddhism, it is a serene and deeply symbolic pilgrimage site.

Highlights

• Tibetan-style white stupa where Kublai Khan's edict on Tibet was issued. • Peaceful monastic grounds and history of Yuan diplomacy. • Sacred site for Tibetan Buddhism.

Suggested Route

Entrance, main stupa, monastery halls, then the surrounding courtyards; allow 1-1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Nearby village eateries; Wuwei lodging.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, and walking paths.

Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

07:00-17:00

Getting There

Baita Village, Wunan Town, Liangzhou District, Wuwei (~20 km SE of city). Nearest HSR: Wuwei East (~22 km); nearest airport: Jinchuan (~95 km). From Wuwei Passenger Center take Huangyang-bound bus to Baita fork, free pickup (call 0935-2736599).

Reservation

Tickets on-site; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0), students CNY 25 (≈ $3.5)

Address

甘肃省武威市凉州区武南镇百塔村六组63号

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

凉州白塔寺景区

甘肃省武威市凉州区武南镇百塔村六组63号

37.4532, 101.5556

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