It is usually established on a high mountain or a hill.Nowadays on the boundless grasslands an Obo not only can function as an offering place, but also as a road or route sign.
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- 广阔的草原上是没有路标的,牧人迷了路,看到了Obo (敖包),便能识别方向,因为祭台的方向指向正南方。