Temples and Monasteries

Introduction Zhengguo Temple证果寺, the oldest temple in Badachu Park, was built during the Sui Dynasty in the reign of Emperor Ren Shou. A notable feature of the temple is...

Introduction Baozhudong Temple宝珠洞寺 is the seventh temple in Beijing’s Badachu Park, located at the peak of Pingpo Mountain. Built in the 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1782), the...

Overview Xiangjie Temple (香界寺) is located within Badachu Park (八大处) in Shijingshan District, Beijing. It is a Han Chinese Buddhist temple and serves as the sixth temple of Badachu....

Longquan’an (龙泉庵) is the fifth temple in Badachu Park (八大处). During the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, two temples existed at this site. Longquan’an Nunnery is historically significant,...

Overview Sanshan’an Nunnery三山庵 is the third temple in the Badachu scenic area of Beijing. Founded in the third year of the Tian De era during the Jin Dynasty (金)...

Overview Chang’an Temple长安寺, originally known as “Shan Ying Temple” (善应寺) and also referred to as “Wanying Chang’an Zen Temple,” was established in the 17th year of the Hongzhi era...

The Badachu (Eight Great Temples) is a traditional name given to eight Buddhist temples-Chang an si, Lingguangsi, Sanshan an, Dabeisi, Longwangtang, Xiangjiesi, Baozhudong and Zhengguosi respectively–nestle among the clouds and dense...

Wanshou Temple in Beijing introduces the main attractions, Reviews, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips,...

Overview Tianning Temple (天宁寺), located at No. 3 Jia, Tianning Temple Front Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (北京市西城区天宁寺前街甲3号), was originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty under Emperor Xiaowen (北魏孝文帝)...

Overview Taimiao Temple (太庙), also known as the Imperial Ancestral Temple, is located east of Tiananmen Square in Dongcheng District, Beijing (北京市东城区). It was established in the 18th year...