Duolun Shanxi Guild Hall
山西会馆
A Shanxi merchant guild hall built during the Qianlong era. Its opera stage and Guandi Temple are well preserved, reflecting the prosperity of Dolon Nor as a major hub for merchants trading with Mongolia.
In the Qing dynasty, Dolon Nor was a major city for merchants trading with Mongolia along the Great Tea Road. Shanxi merchants pooled funds in 1745 to build the guild hall. The front is an opera stage, and behind it are the Guandi Temple and the meeting hall, with exquisite woodcarvings and painted decorations. It is one of the most completely preserved Qing guild halls in Inner Mongolia, and its exhibits cover the history of Shanxi merchants and the Mongolia-trade merchants. Admission is about 40 yuan. Opening hours are roughly 08:00–18:30 in peak season and 09:00–17:00 in the off-season. Located in the old town, it occasionally hosts Jin opera or Erren Tai folk opera performances in summer.
Opening hours
May–Oct 08:00–18:30; Nov–Apr 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dolon Nor Old Town
- Duolun North Mosque
- Huizong Temple
- Shanyin Temple
- Duolun Lake
- Site of Xanadu Museum
- Site of Xanadu
- Jinlianchuan Grassland