Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) Leisure and Wellness Tourism Area

Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) Leisure and Wellness Tourism Area

Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) Leisure and Wellness Tourism Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

In the central part of the Ordos Grassland lies a beautiful place revered as the "Shangri-La of Northern China." This treasured land features a basin-like terrain that is higher in the north and south but lower in the middle. Looking into the distance, the continuous rolling mountains to the north and south resemble two dancing dragons; six lakes in the middle reflect the moonlight, like pearls embedded in the river bends; the mountainsides are shaded by lush pines and cypresses, forming emerald screens full of vitality; the river bends feature small bridges over flowing water, with fragrant fruits, birds singing and swallows dancing, presenting a pastoral scene; within the red walls of the temple, grand halls stand tall with upturned eaves and carved beams, where the sounds of bells and chanting linger, incense smoke rises continuously, creating an earthly paradise. This is the Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) Leisure and Wellness Tourism Area, invested and built by Inner Mongolia Guan?| Buddhist Culture Tourism Co., Ltd.

The Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) Leisure and Wellness Tourism Area was first established in 2006. It is located in Shabazi Village, Shulinzhao Town, Dalad Banner, Ordos City, covering an area of 1,820 mu. It is 45 kilometers north of Baotou and 38 kilometers south of Dongsheng District, Ordos City. The Baotou-Maoming Expressway and the Baotou-Xi'an Railway run nearby, with the expressway less than 5 kilometers away. The area enjoys a superior geographical location and convenient transportation, and is within the one-hour core economic circle of the Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos "Golden Triangle."

The scenic area has received a total investment of 210 million yuan. After more than 10 years of meticulous development, it has now become a leisure and wellness tourism destination integrating sightseeing and Buddhist worship, leisure vacation, and planting and picking experiences. The area is functionally divided into three parts: a Buddhist temple complex centered on promoting Buddhist culture, covering an area of 500 mu with a construction area of 30,000 square meters, consisting of 18 halls of various sizes including the Mahavira Hall; a planting and picking experience zone centered on modern sightseeing agriculture, covering an area of about 1,000 mu, with an orchard picking area on the northern slope, a seasonal flower viewing area on the southern slope, and a vegetable planting and rental area in the middle; and a leisure, vacation, and wellness zone centered on traditional northern-style courtyard houses, covering an area of over 300 mu with a construction area of 10,000 square meters, consisting of five northern-style courtyard houses that can accommodate 300 people for accommodation and dining at the same time.

In November 2008 and December 2014, Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) was approved by the Religious Affairs Bureau of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and registered with the Religious Affairs Bureau of Dalad Banner, Ordos City, as a site for both Han Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism temples. In February 2016, Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration. All staff of Inner Mongolia Guan?| Buddhist Culture Tourism Co., Ltd. are committed to promoting Buddhist culture and aim to develop Jixiang Fuju Temple (Shenlong Temple) Leisure and Wellness Tourism Area into a unique cultural landmark and wellness resort within the Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos economic circle, making due contributions to society.

Source: Dalad Banner Government Website