Dazhao Temple (Dazhao si) is the largest Gelukpa (Yellow Hat Sect) temple in Hohhot which is located in the old quarter of Hohhot city to the southwest of the train station. Although built in 1579, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the Temple was rebuilt in 1640, and today much of the temple retains the look from this period. The complex is also known as the Silver Buddha Temple (Yinfo si), after the 400-year-old statue of Sakyamuni inside, that was cast mostly from silver. Besides, there are other buildings in the temple, like passing hall, east and west side halls, the nine-room building and so on. Just in front of the temple, there is a well whose water tastes cool and fresh, and it wins the reputation as the best spring in the region.The Temple holds many interesting artifacts, including some antique Buddhist scriptures and many musical instruments