Baiji Temple
百鸡寺
A temple on a small hill west of Dukezong Ancient Town, named after the many chickens kept there. It offers a quiet viewpoint over the old town and its prayer wheels.
Baiji Temple lies on a small hill beside the Naizi River, northwest of Dukezong Ancient Town. It is named after the many chickens that worshippers have released there, and it is a small temple that blends Tibetan Buddhist and Han folk elements. From the old town it is about a 15-minute walk uphill. From the summit, prayer flags flutter, and you can look down on the roofs of Dukezong Ancient Town, the Turtle Hill giant prayer wheel and the distant Shangri-La urban area. The light is loveliest in the early morning and evening, and there are far fewer visitors than at Turtle Hill. Entry is free. The steps are steep and the altitude is high, so go slowly, and do not chase the animals at the temple.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Dukezong Ancient Town
- Shambhala Kalachakra Mandala
- Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Monastery
- Dabao Temple
- Napa Lake & Yila Grassland
- Shika Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley
- Shangri-La Alpine Botanical Garden
- Pudacuo (Potatso) National Park