· Kumbum Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism in China. It is also the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the second largest Buddha in the world.
·Because there was a pagoda first and then a temple, it was named Kumbum Temple. It has a history of more than 600 years and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Xining.
·The temple has magnificent architecture, rich treasures, and very strong incense. You can feel the strong religious atmosphere when you come here.
·The lifelike butter flowers, colorful murals and colorful embroidery are known as the “Three Wonders of Kumbum Temple Art”.
·The temple also houses many Buddhist classics and academic monographs on history, literature, philosophy, medicine, legislation, etc.
Telephone
0971-2210188
Reference when using
more than 3 hours
transportation
Take bus 901/908/913/916 and get off at Talwan Village Bus Station and walk about 851 meters to get there;
Tickets
Peak season: Full price 70 RMB/half price 35 RMB (April 01 - October 31, Monday - Sunday)
Off-season: Full price 40 RMB/half price 20 RMB (November 1st - March 31st of the following year, Monday - Sunday)
tips:

  1. Active duty military personnel, disabled military personnel, and retired military cadres with valid certificates are free of charge.
  2. Disabled persons can visit free of charge with a “Disability Certificate”.
  3. Seniors aged 70 and above (including 70 years old) can visit for free, and seniors aged 60 to 69 can enjoy half-price tickets.
  4. Children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters in height (including 1.2 meters) are free of charge; minors aged 6 years old (including 6 years old) to 18 years old (including 18 years old) and full-time university students are free of charge Students with a bachelor’s degree or below can enjoy half-price tickets with their ID cards and student ID cards.
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    Opening hours
    07:30-18:30 (April 4th-July 31st Monday-Sunday)
    07:00-18:30 (August 01-August 31, Monday-Sunday)
    07:30-18:30 (September 01-October 31, Monday-Sunday)
    08:00-17:30 (November 1st - March 31st of the following year, Monday - Sunday)
    tips:
    Additional explanation: People’s police and Qinghai-born medical staff assisting Hubei are free of charge with their professional qualification certificates and personal ID cards. The deadline shall be subject to the scenic spot.
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    *Information update time: 2025-01-02
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