Temples and Monasteries

Why is Tanzhe Temple so special? Tanzhe Temple has a history of more than 1700 years and is the oldest ancient temple in Beijing. The tall mountain peaks blocked...

Why is Temple of Ancient Monarchs So special? The imperial temple of all dynasties, commonly known as the imperial temple, is a royal temple that worships the three emperors...

Why is Temple of Azure Clouds so special? The temple faces east from west and is built on the mountain. The whole temple is decorated with courtyard as the...

Why is Temple of the Earth so special? It is the second largest of the five altars in Beijing, the place where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices...

Why is Temple of the Moon so special? Temple of the Moon is a place where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties worship the moon god, and it is...

Why is Temple of the Sun so special? Temple of the Sun was the place where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties sacrificed to the “sun”. Temple of the Sun...

Why is White Cloud Temple so special? White Cloud Temple is a famous Taoist temple in Beijing and the ancestral hall of the Taoist Quanzhen Sect. When you come here,...

Why is Big Bell Temple so special? The Big Bell Temple displays many large buildings, such as the mountain gate, bell and drum tower, the Scripture Collection Pavilion and...

Why is Baoguo Temple Temple so special? The Baoguo Temple is located at No.1, Baoguo Temple Front Street, Xicheng District, Beijing. It is located in the ruins park of...

Why is Badachu Park So Special? Located in the northwest suburb of Beijing, Badachu Park is a famous scenic spot with a long history, ancient temples and pleasant scenery....