Manbalasang Temple
满巴拉僧庙
A Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Hainan District of southern Wuhai, founded in the 55th year of the Qianlong era (1790) and known for its traditional Tibetan medicine. Its halls are built into the mountainside.
Manbalasang Temple sits in the southern part of Hainan District, Wuhai City. It was founded in 1790, the 55th year of the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty. "Manba" means doctor, and the temple has long been famous for teaching and practicing Tibetan medicine. It is the most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Wuhai. The halls are built into the hillside and include a great assembly hall, shrine halls, and a white stupa. During temple fairs, religious events such as the Chham (sacred masked dance) are held. Entry is free. Please observe temple etiquette when entering the halls and do not photograph the monks. Getting there: about 50 minutes' drive from Haibowan city centre. It can be combined with the Populus euphratica forest and the Yellow River islet in Hainan District.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00