Dulan Monastery
都兰寺
A Gelug monastery near Xiligou in Ulan County, one of the oldest Mongolian Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Haixi Prefecture.
Dulan Monastery lies northeast of Xiligou Town, the county seat of Ulan. Founded in the Qing dynasty, it is an important monastery for Mongolian believers in the Haixi region. The temple complex includes a great assembly hall, a stupa and a prayer-wheel corridor, and it sits against a barren mountain, with a quiet setting and few visitors. When visiting, walk clockwise around the prayer wheels, do not take photos inside the halls, and do not touch the ritual implements. Entry is free or costs a small offering. It is about 60 km from Chaka Town and can be visited on the way when driving toward Delingha. It is located near the Ulan county seat, as is Hariatu National Forest Park.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Hariatu National Forest Park
- Chaka Town
- Chaka Salt Lake
- Chaka Salt Lake Sightseeing Train & Salt Sculptures
- Mohe Camel Farm
- Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
- Xiangpi Mountain Pass