Miaoyin Temple
妙因寺
A Tibetan Buddhist temple on the south shore of Chagan Lake, set against the hills and facing the water. Its monks lead the 'Offering to the Lake, Awakening the Nets' ceremony at the annual winter fishing.
Miaoyin Temple is located in the core area of the Chagan Lake resort. It was first built in the Qing dynasty, and the present temple is a rebuilt Tibetan Buddhist complex, with red walls and golden roofs set against the hill and facing the lake. The halls enshrine statues including Tsongkhapa. At the opening of the annual winter fishing, monks from the temple go out onto the lake to lead the 'Offering to the Lake, Awakening the Nets' ceremony, an important part of Chagan Lake's fishing culture. Behind the temple is the Genghis Khan Temple on the hilltop, which you can visit on the way, and the height gives wide views over the lake. Please dress appropriately and observe temple etiquette.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Genghis Khan Temple (Chagan Lake)
- Gorlos Prince's Mansion Exhibition Hall
- Chagan Lake Fishing and Hunting Culture Museum
- Chagan Lake Lakeshore
- Chagan Lake Lotus Wetland
- Chagan Lake Winter Fishing
- Chagan Lake Fishery
- Tahu City Ruins