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North Monastery (Bei chán sì)
North Monastery (Bei chán sì) Review
Xining's most important site is the Taoist North Monastery, at the northwest end of town. Construction on this series of mountainside cloisters and pavilions began more than 1,700 years ago during the Northern Wei. Climbing the stairs to the white pagoda at the top gives you a view of the entire city sprawled out beneath you. To get here, take a taxi.
- Address: North end of Chanjiang Lu, Xining, 810000
- Cost: Y10
- Hours: Daily 8:30--6
- Location: Xining
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