Tar Temple, founded in 1377 by the founder of the Gelug Yellow Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, is a national AAAAA scenic spot with a history of more than 600 years. It is 30 kilometers away from Xining and arrives by car for about 30 minutes. It is one of the must-visit scenic spots for tourists. Buttered flowers, murals and embroidery are the three masterpieces of Tar Monastery. Butter flower is a unique art of butter moulding in Tibetan culture. Butter flower is a fantastic flower blooming at freezing point. It is a fantastic work of art made with butter as the main raw material. It was made entirely below zero, and its moulding process is complex and peculiar. The butter flower exhibition is held in Tar Monastery on the 15th of January every year.