Xianmi Monastery
仙米寺
A Qing-dynasty Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Dazhuang Village, Xianmi Township, also called Xianming Monastery. It sits among the forests of the Datong River valley and is a Qinghai provincial heritage site.
Xianmi Monastery, also known as Xianming Monastery, lies in Dazhuang Village, Xianmi Township, Menyuan County. Built during the Qing dynasty, it is an important Tibetan Buddhist monastery in eastern Menyuan. It was designated a Qinghai provincial cultural relic protection unit in 1998. The monastery is built against a hillside, with the green mountains of the Xianmi forest behind it and the Datong River valley in front. Its assembly hall, stupas and prayer flags look especially photogenic against the forest, and the atmosphere is calm, with few visitors. Stop here on the way through Xianmi National Forest Park, and allow about 40 minutes. Please observe monastery etiquette: walk clockwise around sacred structures, do not photograph monks or the Buddha images inside without permission, and dress respectfully. Opening hours and fees are set by the monastery. It is about 45 km from Menyuan county seat and requires a car or hired vehicle.
Opening hours
Daytime (per temple arrangements)
Nearby sights
- Xianmi National Forest Park
- Menyuan Ancient City
- Zhugu Monastery
- Menyuan Railway Station
- Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Sea
- Daban Mountain Viewpoint
- Gangshiqia Snow Peak
- Gangshika Ski Area