Dizang Temple (Barkol)
地藏寺
A Qing-style Buddhist temple inside Barkol County town, with upturned eaves and halls beside the ancient city walls. It is the representative temple of Barkol, the 'City of Temples.'
In the Qing dynasty, Barkol was a key military and administrative town in eastern Xinjiang, with dozens of temples inside and outside the city, earning it the nickname 'City of Temples.' Dizang Temple stands in the old quarter of the county town. It was rebuilt on its original site, and its halls feature traditional timber construction with upturned eaves, enshrining Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Today it is the main Buddhist temple in the county town. It can be visited on foot along with the Han City and Manchu City wall ruins, giving a sense of the Han cultural heritage of this old garrison town. The temple is generally open to visitors free of charge. Please dress appropriately and keep quiet during your visit.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Barkol Ancient City
- Lanzhouwanzi & Xiheigou Sites
- Barkol Grassland
- Dahe Ancient City
- Songshutang
- Barkol Lake
- Dongheigou Site
- Tianshan Temple (East Tianshan Scenic Area)