[2025 Wuhai Attraction] Travel Guide for Manbalaseng Temple (Updated Mar)

🔆What is the "Manbala Temple"? This is the "treasure trove of Tibetan Buddhist culture" hidden in Wuhai, Inner Mongolia. The red walls and white pagodas built along the mountain, and the staggered Buddhist halls and scripture halls, all have a cinematic feel! You don't have to go to Tibet to experience the healing power of faith and nature. ✅️[Must-see highlights] 1️⃣"Little Potala Palace" vibes The Tibetan-style buildings with red walls and golden roofs are backed by continuous mountains. When the sunlight shines on a sunny day, it seems like the Buddha's light is shining, and the aerial view is even more shocking! The white pagoda at the highest point of the temple is the best spot for photos. Wear a plain long dress and take a "pilgrimage blockbuster" in minutes! (Photo suggestion: the light is the softest from 4–6 pm) 2️⃣**The birthplace of Tibetan medicine** This is the cradle of Mongolian medicine, and it still retains centuries-old Tibetan medicine classics and pharmaceutical traditions. You can experience the mysterious charm of Mongolian and Tibetan medicine up close! The temple is filled with the fragrance of herbs such as mint and saffron, making it perfect for a peaceful stroll. 3️⃣**Healing scenery** Standing at the top of the temple and looking into the distance, the blue of Wuhai Lake and the yellow of the desert intertwine in the distance. Half is a Buddhist country, and the other half is desolate, instantly healing you with the wonders of nature! ✅️[Travel guide] 📍Address: Lasengmiao Town, Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia 🎟Tickets: Free (respect the etiquette of religious places) ⏰️Time: Open all day, recommended to visit for 2–3 hours 🚗Transportation: Drive to "Manbala Temple" on the navigation, about 40 minutes from Wuhai city; take the Wuhai-Hainan intercity bus ⭕️Tips 👉It is recommended to visit Wuhai Lake and Jinsha Bay together for a full day trip! 👉Please speak softly in the temple and do not take photos of the Buddha statues at will. There are no commercial areas around, so it is more convenient to bring your own water and snacks!

To find tranquility, I prefer the hidden gems, such as Alxa League in Inner Mongolia, which is only a 1.5-hour drive from Yinchuan Airport, and is my destination for this trip. 👩‍💼Why did I choose Wuhai? 🤔The answer comes from a movie🎥. The scene is vast, distant, lonely, and ethereal, with golden sand, blue lakes, and lonely trees, which instantly touched the softest part of my heart. So, for my trip to the northwest, I chose Wuhai as my first stop. 🚗[Travel Plan] D1: Depart from Hangzhou, transfer in Yinchuan, arrive in Wuhai, and visit Huaiyuan Night Market at night. D2: Depart from Wuhai, visit Lamasery, and then go to Zhongwei. 🤔What to do? 🔹A must-visit is the "Wuhai Lake" scenic area, where mountains and water are intertwined, and the city and water are integrated, making Wuhai worthy of the reputation of the Pearl of the Yellow River. 📍Location: "Wuhai Lake No. 1 Pier Scenic Area", ticket price is CNY 98, including round-trip ferry tickets. 📝Tips: Want to take a photo of the internet-famous tree? You must take a boat to get there. The last boat is at 16:30. After getting off the boat, you can walk for half an hour or take an off-road vehicle to the shooting point. Remember to pay attention to the return time! 🔹Visit Manba Lamasery, a Tibetan Buddhist temple built during the Qianlong period, which locals affectionately call "Little Lhasa". 📍Navigation: "Lamasery", there is a parking lot at the entrance, and admission is free. 📝Tips: The temple is located halfway up the mountain and requires a walk up the mountain, which is very photogenic! Note that the temple is closed at noon and opens after 14:30. If you want to rent clothes for photos, you need to rent them in advance in Wuhai City, as there are no rental services around the temple. 🍽️What to eat? 🔸Recommended: "Old Ama Mongolian Restaurant", "Sanping Stew Restaurant", "Longheng Braised Noodles", "Maji Lamb Restaurant", and "Huaiyuan Night Market" beef patties, Nurmai spicy strips, rolled cold noodles, Wuji milk rice wine, although I still can't accept the spicy paste. 👗What to wear? 🔸High SPF is key! Compared to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, I prefer lightweight sun-protective gear. The sun-protective clothing I bought with my best friend is cool and breathable, and comfortable even when walking in the desert. 🔸The wind is strong in the desert, so it is best to choose hats and sunglasses with straps, and boots or slippers are the best choice for shoes. This trip not only allowed me to appreciate the magnificent scenery of Wuhai but also made me deeply appreciate the charm of niche tourism. On the journey, we should not only enjoy the scenery but also learn to respect and protect the land, making every trip a beautiful memory.

Wuhai Manba Lamasery, with a history of over 200 years, is also an important place for training Mongolian doctors. Location: Manba Lamasery, Hainan District, Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Tickets: Free Outfit suggestion: Brown tones Recommended photo spots: Ancient temple on the cliff, stone steps, ancient stone walls, prayer wheels Photo tips: 1. A 30-minute drive from Wuhai City. Public transportation is inconvenient, so self-driving is recommended. 2. Wear comfortable shoes. It takes about 15 minutes to climb to the top of the mountain. 3. You can take a bird's-eye view of the entire lamasery from a high point. 4. Take a photo from the bottom of the stone steps to capture the extension of the building. Few people! Niche! Great for photos!

If you don't have time to go to Tibet, come to the Lamasery in Wuhai, Inner Mongolia. Strong Chinese women must take photos. It's not cold at noon, but there's a breeze. Any angle is good for taking photos. It's worth visiting this free tourist attraction. Self-driving is really fun.🤭

📌Location: Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region ✈️Travel method: Fly to Wuhai Airport, if you think it's expensive, you can fly to Yinchuan, then rent a car and drive to Wuhai (1.5 hours) Wuhai is the smallest city in Inner Mongolia. Tourist attractions include: 1️⃣Wuhai Lake (half water, half desert) 2️⃣Manbala Monastery (known as the Little Potala Palace, it is an ancient temple) 3️⃣Western Dream Canyon (stunning Danxia landform) 4️⃣Wulanbu (desert camping, desert sunset, bonfire) 🏨Accommodation: Recommended to stay near Wuhai Lake 🍱Food: Mutton soup, Mongolian milk tea, steamed buns, braised noodles, Mongolian hotpot...

Wuhai's must-visit: Manbala Lamasery Manbala Lamasery is located on a mountainside, with a history of more than 200 years. It is also an important place for training Mongolian doctors. The desolate mountain and the highly saturated Tibetan-style architecture present a stark contrast. The location is far from the urban area of Wuhai, but there is public transportation available. The travel time is acceptable, and it is definitely less crowded and quiet. ⭕ Guide as follows 🔹 Take the bus 🚍 from the urban area: Route 42/Route 5 Get off at Nanhai Court, transfer at the same stop: 🚍 Route 21 West Line Get off at Tuhai Mountain Tourist Area Station, and walk up the mountain Return the same way. 🔹 The journey takes about an hour and a half, faster than the map suggests It is recommended to depart in the morning, and you can finish the tour and return in half a day Tour time: about 2 hours 🔹 Tickets 🎫: Free 🔹 Bring some water, as there seems to be no place to buy things around. 🔹 Driving is more convenient, but the bus can also reach. If interested, you can take a walk. Keep traveling, always on the road.

Here comes the travel bug again! I've summarized this travel guide about Wuhai for everyone, please enjoy! "Wuhai Lake" scenic area. Nestled against the mountains and surrounded by water, the city is encircled by the lake Wuhai is truly a pearl of the Yellow River~ Address: Directly navigate to "Wuhai Lake No.1 Wharf Scenic Area" Admission is 98 yuan, including round-trip boat tickets Self-driving darlings can visit the internet-famous Desert Highway and Dead Trees on the way. You can choose between land and water routes. The water route involves taking a speedboat, then riding a camel, and finally walking for half an hour. It's quite time-consuming, but the experience is incredibly fulfilling. Attractions: La Seng Temple A Tibetan Buddhist temple, known as the Little Potala Palace, it's quite far from the city center. If you're traveling from Yinchuan to Wuhai, you can choose to visit La Seng Temple before heading to Wuhai Lake. There's no admission fee for La Seng Temple. tips To enter Wuhai Lake scenic area, you must first go to Wharf No.1 to take a boat. The ticket price for admission + boat seems to be less than 100, and you should ask about the return time of the boat. Remember to check the time. Behind the city is Gander Mountain, the highest point of which features a statue of Genghis Khan. The cable car costs about 100 yuan for a round trip, and you can see the city and the Yellow River from the cable car, which is incredibly beautiful In the desert, you can take the desert train (59 yuan per person) and off-road vehicles within the park. I also recommend trying sand sliding, which is very fun! Board rental is 20 yuan each You can take a boat from the wharf at 9 am to the beach and Dead Trees, and take a taxi to the highway in the evening. It's not too sunny and makes for great photos

💁🏻‍♀️Why did I go to Wuhai? 🙋🏻‍♀️Because I saw a movie 🎬 Vast, expansive, lonely, ethereal... Golden sands, azure sea, solitary tree... In that moment, it deeply struck me~ So, The first stop in the great Northwest, I gave it to Wuhai~ 🚘【About the Trip】 D1: Hangzhou - Yinchuan - Wuhai - Huaiyuan Night Market D2: Wuhai - Lamasery - Zhongwei What to play❓ ✅ 'Wuhai Lake' scenic area. Nestled against mountains and surrounded by water, the city is embraced by the lake Wuhai is truly a pearl of the Yellow River~ 📍Navigate to 'Wuhai Lake No.1 Pier Scenic Area' Ticket price is 98 yuan, including round-trip boat fare Key point You can only reach the desert to take photos of the popular tree by boat! The last boat is at 16:30! After disembarking, walk half an hour along the lake in the desert, if you can't walk, pay for an off-road vehicle to the shooting point! Pay attention to the return time! ✅ Manbalag Lamasery A Tibetan temple built during the Qianlong period, locals call it 'Little Lhasa'. 📍Navigate to 'Lamasery' There is a parking lot at the entrance Free admission Key point Park at the entrance, the temple is halfway up the hill for free, and you need to walk a bit further up! But it's very photogenic! The temple closes at noon and reopens after 14:30. If you rent a costume, it's 200 yuan for 3 hours. There are no rentals around the temple, so rent in Wuhai and bring it over for photos! 🥢What to eat❓ ✔Old Ama Mongolian Restaurant ✔Sanping Stewed Meat Restaurant ✔Longheng Braised Noodles ✔Ma Ji Lamb Restaurant ✔Huaiyuan Night Market Beef pancakes, Nurmai spicy strips, rolled cold skin, Wu's milk fermented rice, I can never get used to the spicy mush. What to wear❓ In a nutshell, it's all about high SPF protection! Compared to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, it's really more luggage-friendly Bought this sun-protective skin-cooling garment with my sisters, it's very comfortable to walk in the desert~ Super slimming! I even have a waistline now! Fat life's joy! Looks great in photos! The desert wind is strong! Hats and sunglasses are best with a strap, and try to wear boots or slippers~

🏜 There is a moment to experience "A solitary smoke in the vast desert straight, the long river sunset round." 🏜 Alxa League in Inner Mongolia, a 1.5-hour drive from Yinchuan Airport. 🏜 Why go to Wuhai? Because Vast, expansive, lonely, ethereal. Like a dazzling pearl set, the desert like a golden ocean, the lakes shimmer like sapphires. The first stop in the great Northwest, I left it to Wuhai~ Recommended attractions 📷 "Wuhai Lake" scenic area. Nestled against mountains and water, the water encircles the city Wuhai is truly a pearl of the Yellow River~ Navigate to "Wuhai Lake No.1 Pier Scenic Area" Ticket price 98 yuan, including round-trip boat ticket 📍Note: 📍You can only go to the desert to take pictures of the popular tree by boat! The last boat is at 16:30! 📍After disembarking, you have to walk half an hour along the lake in the desert, if you can't walk, pay for an off-road vehicle to go to the shooting point! Pay attention to the return time 📷 Manbalag Temple A Tibetan temple built during the Qianlong period, locals call it Little Lhasa. Navigate to "Lama Temple" there is a parking lot at the entrance 📍Note: 📍Park at the entrance, the temple is halfway up the hill for free, and you have to walk a bit further up! But it's very photogenic!📷 The temple will rest at noon and open after 14:30 in the afternoon. If you rent a costume, it's 200 yuan for 3 hours. There are no rentals around the temple, you have to rent in Wuhai and bring it over to take pictures 📍Recommended food Old Ama Mongolian Restaurant, Sanping Stewed Meat Restaurant, Longheng Braised Noodles, Ma Ji Lamb Restaurant, Huaiyuan Night Market, Nuermai Spicy Strips, Rolled Cold Skin, Wu Ji Milk Fermented Glutinous Rice TIPS: 📍Make sure to prepare sunscreen and sun protection clothing! 📍The desert wind is very strong, and the sun is very intense. 📍Hats and sunglasses are best with a string, try to wear boots or slippers

A Tibetan Buddhism medical college with a history of several hundred years, it has been recently renovated, and its architecture is known as the 'Little Potala Palace'. The buildings inside are brightly colored and photogenic, making it a great spot for taking pictures. 🌟 Highlight Features: The attraction is quite nice, and admission is free 🌟 Highlight Features: There are three places inside for worship, and it's not commercialized elsewhere. You can pay for incense by scanning a WeChat QR code, and everything is as fate wills. You can give merit money if you have cash, but it's not a big deal if you don't, ⏳ Recommended Visiting Time: It takes about 1-2 hours to walk around and take photos 🚉 Transportation Tips: Taxi: It's about 30-40 kilometers from downtown Wuhai, taking about 50 minutes by taxi, and the cost is between 70-90. You can take a taxi there and ask the driver to wait for a round trip. It's about 20 kilometers from Wuhai West Station Bus: It's quite slow, taking about 2 hours from downtown Wuhai Driving: There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area, and it takes about 50 minutes to drive there from downtown Wuhai

| Crowds go to the desert to see the sea.🏞️✨ Wuhai Travel Guide | Desert Ocean Exploration 🏜️🌊 🚗 **Transportation** 🚗 Destination: Inner Mongolia  Wuhai 👉 **Wuhai Lake** 👈 🚕 Depart for Wuhai No.1 Pier, or drive to Jinsha Development Co., Ltd. Mongolian Camp, to experience the desert highway and save 98 yuan on ferry tickets! 💰 Cost: 98 yuan for ferry tickets, about 15 minutes of sailing; 📸 Photo spots: seaside, beside dead trees (equipped with swings), multiple photo spots in the desert; 🛒 Essential gear: masks, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, mineral water, Martin boots (it's more fun to bring children's sand toys!); 🎪 Paid activities: see picture for details; ⏱️ Play time: 2-3 hours 🌄 **Gandershon Mountain** 🌄 😍 A landmark of Wuhai City, the huge Genghis Khan statue is impressive! The cable car goes straight to the top of the mountain to enjoy the panoramic view of Wuhai City. 💰 Cost: 100 yuan for cable car + 60 yuan for museum (optional); ⏱️ Play time: 1 hour 🚕 Note: Remember to keep the driver's phone number for the return trip! 🏯 **Manbala Temple** 🏯 🎆 A must-visit on the way, no admission fee! Known as the Little Potala Palace, it is rich in Tibetan style and is an excellent place for photography! ⏱️ Play time: 40 minutes 🍜 The next article will present —— Wuhai Food Guide! 🥢 🚀 **Summary** 🚀 A trip to Wuhai not only allows you to appreciate the beauty of the desert but also to visit city landmarks and temple culture. Don't forget to bring your photography equipment to record this unforgettable journey! ✈️📸 Experience sharing is over, looking forward to meeting again!

The "sea" of Wuhai is actually a lake. It is located in the west of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and is also called Lion City. It is well-known to the public from the movie "Wuhai". It is half lake and half sand, broken and lonely but full of beauty. In the evening, looking westward on the road around the lake, the sunset, Wuhai Lake and the Ulan Buh Desert in the distance contrast with each other. It is a beautiful scenery of "the desert is solitary and the smoke is straight, and the sun sets over the long river". It was the first time I saw the desert, the first time I saw such scenery, and I felt more calm and comfortable amidst the excitement. Attractions 1⃣️ Manbala Monastery: A Tibetan-style temple, hanging on the cliff, known as the Little Potala Palace. Not only is it beautiful and solemn in appearance, it is also a training center for Mongolian medicine, where you can explore the ancient and mysterious history of Mongolian medicine. 2⃣️ Jinsha Bay: Known as the Morocco of China, the vast tracts of desert sparkle golden in the sun. Wearing bright clothes is very photogenic, and there are also exciting entertainment projects such as off-road vehicles. 3⃣️ Wuhai Lake: A place where desert and "sea" coexist. It is very photogenic. It also includes many exciting and fun entertainment projects such as jet skis, water flying fish, water trapeze, desert off-road vehicles, desert karts, etc. 4⃣️ Longyouwan National Wetland Park: This place integrates desert, Yellow River, and wetland reeds. It is an important transit station for global bird migration. Here you can experience the magnificent scenery of nature. 5⃣️ Gander Mountain: The landmark of Wuhai City. Not only can you climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the city scenery of Wuhai City, but there is also a huge statue of Genghis Khan on the top of the mountain. It is said to be as high as 27 stories and can be seen from any corner of the city. eat Dashimag: A dish with fried rice added to homemade yogurt. The yogurt is mellow and the fried rice is crispy. Every bite is full of milky flavor. Store recommendation: Lao Mamang Restaurant Montessori hot pot: Most of the local fresh beef and mutton are used, because most of them are raised by local herdsmen, so the meat tastes more delicious. Store recommendations: Cuijia Xiaoyuan Copper Pot Shabu Shabu, Juxingzhai Barbecue: Large kidneys, crispy pork bones, and mutton skewers are grilled sizzling on the stove, and paired with a bottle of cold beer, it's so enjoyable. Store recommendations: Old Place BBQ, Freeman BBQ Bar stay: Near Wuhai Station, it is more convenient to travel photo camera position 1️⃣The famous dead tree. After arriving by boat, turn left behind the house🏠 and go around the hillside to see it. It takes about 20 minutes to walk. 2️⃣The small red bench opposite the dead tree, facing directly you can take pictures of the desert➕sea 3️⃣On the hillside opposite the dead trees, you can climb up and sit down to take pictures of the sea of ​​dead trees. It is very pleasant to take over this desert sea. Play time 1-2h ⚠️tips: 1️⃣Go if the weather is good! The movie will be released on a sunny day! 2️⃣The cost of taking a boat and taking a taxi are actually about the same. If you take a taxi, you have to walk for an hour or two. It is recommended to take a boat. It only takes 5-10 minutes. You can also experience taking a boat to the desert and see the sea. 3️⃣There is a speedboat on the shore to take you to the right location. It costs 50💰 for the round trip and 100💰 for the round trip. 4️⃣Pay attention to sun protection❗️Pay attention to sun protection❗️Pay attention to sun protection❗️Ultraviolet rays are very strong

|A lake, a desert, a tree, a practice. Go to the desert with the sea to find a lonely tree Not far from Yinchuan, there is a desert where you can see the 'sea'. Here is Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia, a small city with Mongolian characteristics. Not far from the train station, you can reach the Sea of Desert - Wuhai Lake Travel Guide 1Wuhai Lake: Take a bus to Pier 1, round-trip boat ticket 98. Take a bus to Jinsha Mongolian Camp, round-trip taxi fare is about 60, round-trip bridge toll is 20, get off and walk about 1 hour to the location of the popular dead tree 2La Seng Temple: A bit far from the city, round-trip car fare is relatively expensive Photo Spots 1: Popular dead tree, after getting off the boat, turn left behind the house and walk around the hillside to see it, about 20min walk 2: The red small bench opposite the dead tree, you can take a picture of the desert and the sea directly 3: The hillside opposite the dead tree, climb up and sit down to overlook the dead tree and the sea, monopolize this desert sea, very comfortable. Play time 1-2h Accommodation suggestion: Near Wuhai Station, it is more convenient to travel Food Guide: Su De Mongolian Hot Pot: Yogurt is a must-order, fried rice is super fragrant! The beef and mutton are both large in portion and cost-effective! 1Go on a clear day! Only clear sky can take pictures! 2The cost of taking a boat and taking a taxi is actually similar, and it takes one or two hours to walk by taxi. It is recommended to take a boat, which takes 5-10 minutes to arrive, and you can also feel the experience of taking a boat to see the sea in the desert 3There are speedboats on the shore to take you to the location of the dead tree, 50 one way, 100 round trip 4Pay attention to sun protection! Pay attention to sun protection! Pay attention to sun protection! The ultraviolet rays are very strong The scenery of Wuhai Desert is unique Because you can take high-quality beautiful photos. A city, a road, half desert, half sea

When it comes to Wuhai, I guess many people don't know Wuhai is located in the northwest of our motherland, a municipality directly under the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region It is an industrial city with half sea water and half desert - Here you can see the magnificent scenery of the desert and the long river sunset Here you can feel the heroic and martial spirit of Genghis Khan Here you can learn about the Tibetan and Mongolian medical culture of Wuhai - Tourist route: First stop: Manbalasang Temple A Tibetan temple, no ticket is required, built against the mountain, known as the Little Potala Palace. Because there are many heavy industrial factories nearby, taking pictures will really be shocking, on one side is the solemn Tibetan temple, on the other side is the factory with thick smoke, the sense of separation is really strong! This is also a Mongolian medical training center, in addition to taking pictures, you can also experience a different culture. Second stop: Gandershan in Wuhai There is a museum on it, the ticket is 60, the cable car up and down is 100 There is a super large statue of Genghis Khan on the top of the mountain, which is a landmark building of Wuhai You can see it almost everywhere in the city Third stop: Wuhai Lake The frozen Wuhai Lake in winter seems a lot quieter, but it's also fun to slide on the ice (be sure to pay attention to safety) 📍Location navigation: Jinsha Development Co., Ltd. Mongolian Camp (there is a small road opposite that can directly lead to Wuhai Lake) But! When we went, this road was blocked, we drove forward for a while, there was a fork in the road to turn right in, you can also get there, just have to walk a bit more. There are many camels 🐫 on this road, basically all are domesticated, just let go outside, you can take a close-up photo with the camel, as long as you don't provoke the camel, they are generally gentle. The sunset of Wuhai Lake is really beautiful, and there are not many people in the entire desert, in winter you can directly contract the entire Wuhai Lake! - You can also experience boating in the desert sea when you come to Wuhai in summer!

🌆Wuhai, at first hearing the name, it is easy to be mistaken for a coastal city, but it is actually located in the western part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, formed by the merger of Wuda City and Haibowan City in 1976. 🏹According to historical research, this place was once the frontline of the war between the Central Plains dynasty and the northern nomadic tribes, and it was also an important place for trade and cultural exchanges between the two sides during peaceful times. 🏯The Manbalasang Temple in Hainan District has a history of more than 200 years. The main body is built on a cliff, steep peaks, huge buildings, golden roofs, showing a majestic momentum, and it seems to bring people to the Potala Palace. 🏜️'Watching the sea in the desert' is a major feature here. The west side of Wuhai is only separated by a river from the Ulan Buh Desert. What is surprising is that the 118 square kilometers of Wuhai Lake and the desert have become one, forming a spectacular scene of sand and water interweaving. ⛰️Looking east, the distant Gandor Mountain is not only the city's highest peak, but also becomes a landmark building of Wuhai because of the Genghis Khan statue. 🏞️The arch of the mountain and the nourishment of the water have made this land rich and the people comfortable. 🌄At dusk, many tourists will come to the lake in groups, encounter the romance unique to Wuhai: desert style, lake and mountain scenery, breeze blowing, reeds blooming, enjoy the relaxation of travel in the mountains and rivers, and make people linger.