Tanzhe Temple Tickets: Ticket Addresses and Opening Hours for 12 Ancient Temples in Beijing
Ancient Temples in Beijing
They are a beautiful part of Beijing’s cultural history
2024 is coming to an end
At the turn of the year, when we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new
Visit these 12 ancient temples in Beijing
For a ceremonial blessing experience
Yonghe Temple
The architectural layout here retains the specifications of a prince’s mansion
Except for the Wanfu Pavilion
Along the approximately 400-meter central axis of Yonghe Temple
Seven courtyards are arranged in sequence
A memorial archway stands at the front of the temple, with a imperial path laid before the Zhaotai Gate
Fully displaying the grandeur of an imperial construction
Known as a destination for a “one-day escape from the world” on weekends in Beijing
It remains popular year-round
In addition, as an imperial temple
The craftsmanship of the Buddha statues in Yonghe Temple is exquisite
Hailed as the “Three Wonders” of Yonghe Temple
Among them, the great white sandalwood Maitreya Buddha is the crown jewel of the “Three Wonders”
18 meters high, located in the Wanfu Pavilion
It was recorded in the Guinness World Records in 1990
Hailed as the world’s largest wooden Buddha statue
Address: No. 28, Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District
Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30, last entry at 16:00
Tickets: Adults 25 yuan/person
Tanzhe Temple
“First there was Tanzhe Temple, then there was Beijing City”
As Beijing’s oldest temple
Tanzhe Temple has a history of more than 1700 years
Tanzhe Temple’s New Year blessing tradition has a long history
“Stone Fish” is one of the four treasures of Tanzhe Temple
The beautiful legend of ‘touching the Stone Fish’ to pray for health has been passed down to this day
It is an essential procedure for visitors who come here
Stroll to the Pear Tree Courtyard and have a cup of “Jiafu” coffee
At Jiafu Post Office, Jiafu Cultural and Creative Shop
Choose cultural and creative products that represent beautiful meanings
Take the blessings home
Address: Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District
Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30
Admission: 50 RMB per adult
Jietai Temple
Tie prayer bands, toss coins through the money hole, ring the auspicious bell…
While visiting Jietai Temple
You can also appreciate ancient architecture and observe old trees
Experience the long history and profound cultural heritage
Between the Mahavira Hall and the Thousand Buddha Pavilion, there is a Jietai cultural and creative shop
A variety of magnificent themed cultural and creative products are displayed.
Visitors can also enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the Peony Courtyard.
Experience the ancient charm of this thousand-year-old temple.
Image source: Xiaohongshu @momo
Address: Inside Jietai Temple Park, Yongding Town, Mentougou District
Opening hours: 8:30-16:30
Admission: 45 yuan/adult
Hongluo Temple
The scenic area is divided into the Hongluo Temple Ancient Temple Cultural Zone,
Guanyin Temple Cultural Area and Grand Buddha Cultural Area
and the two natural scenic areas of Hongluo Mountain and Qinglong Mountain
On New Year’s Day, you can visit the ancient temples
Participate in blessing cultural experiences such as tossing coins through the Money Eye, ringing the Auspicious Bell,
and tying blessing ribbons
There are cable cars for going up the mountain
where you can leisurely enjoy the scenery
When descending, you can take the slide
to experience a roller-coaster-like sensation of speed
Image source: Xiaohongshu @半糖糖是佑佑妈啊
Address: No. 2 Hongluo Road, Huairou District
Opening hours: 8:30-17:00, last entry at 16:00
Ticket: 54 yuan/adult
Wofo Temple
Wofo Temple in the National Botanical Garden (North Garden)
First built during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty
It is one of the oldest surviving temples in Beijing
Due to its homophone with “offer”, Wofo Temple is deeply loved by
young people who are applying for higher education, civil service examinations, or jobs
Inside the temple, ancient trees reach to the sky, and the halls are peaceful and quiet.
Recently, several early-blooming wintersweet plants in the temple have gracefully blossomed.
Every year from late autumn (mid-November) to early spring of the following year (late March)
wintersweet flowers will bloom successively.
Address: Inside the National Botanical Garden, Wofosi Road, Haidian District
Opening Hours: Garden opens at 8:00, last entry at 17:00, garden closes at 17:30
Tickets: North Garden of National Botanical Garden 5 yuan/adult, Wofo Temple requires separate ticket, 5 yuan/adult
Fayuan Temple
The entire temple is hidden beside the hutong, very close to Niujie.
A great hermit hides in the city.
“One Fayuan Temple, half of Chinese history.”
Many patriotic scholars and men of virtue have left their poetic works and calligraphy treasures here.
Image source: Beijing Trace inBeijing
The Fayuan Temple Historical and Cultural District where Fayuan Temple is located
Due to its long cultural history and distinctive architectural style
Was designated in 2002 as
One of Beijing’s second batch of historical and cultural protection areas
Visitors can stroll through the authentic Beijing-style Lanman Hutong,
Visit the quaint Xuannan Bookstore,
And explore the artistic Nanbanjie Hutong
Address: No. 7 Fayuan Temple Front Street, Xicheng District
Opening hours: 8:30-16:00
Admission: Free
Miaoying Temple
There is a tall and magnificent Tibetan-style Lama pagoda in the temple
It was designed and built by Nepalese craftsmen over eight years
It is called the “White Pagoda” because the entire pagoda is white
It is an important landmark of Dadu (the capital of the Yuan Dynasty) that has been preserved to this day
Last month, Miaoying Temple released a new product based on the White Pagoda
A plush cultural product called “Shi TA”, which is a homophone for “it is it”
Both a pendant and a refrigerator magnet
Open the base, and there’s a wish card inside the small pagoda
You can write down beautiful wishes and blessings
Address: No. 171 Fuchengmennei Street, Xicheng District
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last ticket sold at 16:30), closed on Mondays
Admission: 20 yuan/adult
Yunju Temple
Yunju Temple has five courtyards and six main halls
It preserves more than ten stone and brick pagodas from the Tang and Liao dynasties
It houses vast collections of Buddhist scriptures on stone, paper, and wood
It is particularly famous for its 14,278 stone sutras of Fangshan
Currently, the temple is exhibiting
“Treasure of Original Aspiration – Exhibition of Master Jingwan’s Life and Achievements”
“Selected Treasures from Yunju Temple – Exhibition of Precious Cultural Relics and Art”
“Engraved Eternity – Joint Exhibition of Fangshan Stone Sutras and Luoyang Nine Dynasties Stone Inscription Rubbings”
three temporary exhibitions
Address: South of Shuitou Village, Dashiwu Town, Fangshan District
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00, ticket check stops at 16:30
Ticket Price: 40 yuan/adult
Dajue Temple
Dajue Temple is built against the mountain, sitting west and facing east
The architecture is magnificent and simple, with a rigorous and neat layout
Utilizing the natural terrain, it follows the mountain’s contour and rises level by level
It gives people a feeling of endless layers and captivating charm
Dajue Temple is famous for its “Eight Wonders” scenery
They are: Ancient Temple Orchid Fragrance, Thousand-Year Ginkgo,
Old Vine on Cypress, Buckthorn on Cypress, Lingquan Spring Water,
Ancient Stele of Liao Dynasty, Pine and Cypress Embracing the Pagoda, Jade Rhythm Clear Pool
There are 160 ancient trees in the temple
Including 1000-year-old ginkgo and 300-year-old magnolia,
Ancient sala trees, pines and cypresses, etc.
Image source: Xiaohongshu@yuki_8096, Kramer
Address: No. 9 Dajue Temple Road, Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Open all year round, except for special circumstances), ticket sales stop at 16:30
Admission fee: 20 yuan/adult
White Cloud Temple
Wandering inside the White Cloud Temple
You can not only feel the quiet, solemn, and dignified atmosphere
but also experience the unique Taoist cultural atmosphere
The stone walls of the mountain gate are carved with patterns of flowing clouds, cranes, flowers, and other designs.
The carving technique is bold and powerful, while the shapes are exquisite and beautiful.
To this day, old Beijing traditions are still preserved here.
During Spring Festival, the customs of “hitting the coin hole” and “touching the stone monkey”.
Praying for peace and health in the coming year.
Address: No. 9 Baiyun Guan Street, Xicheng District
Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Admission: 10 yuan/adult
Dongyue Temple
Dongyue Temple was built during the Yuan Dynasty and has more than 300 ancient buildings
It has a history of more than 700 years
It embodies the architectural styles of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties
Known as a “treasure of ancient architecture”
There are also numerous stone cultural relics,
exquisite colored sculptures and paintings from the Ming Dynasty, as well as cultural relics such as couplets and plaques
In 1997, the Beijing Folk Customs Museum was established here
Here you can not only learn about the history and culture of Beijing
but also experience the rich folk customs atmosphere
During every traditional Chinese festival
the museum holds various forms of festival activities
Address: No. 141 Chaoyangmenwai Street, Chaoyang District
Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays, Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-16:30
Admission: 10 yuan/adult
Huangwa Zengfu God of Wealth Temple
This ancient temple was first built during the Ming Dynasty
It has been officially opened to the public for trial operation on December 21
The main hall is the Hall of the God of Wealth
Above the main hall, the yellow glazed tiles shine brightly
It is the only God of Wealth Temple in Beijing covered with ancient royal yellow tiles
There are also cultural and creative products, beverages, and cultural experience spaces
Many creative souvenirs with “wealth” and “fortune” themes
That make people unable to put them down
Address: No. 117, Gulou East Street, Dongcheng District
Opening Hours: 09:00-22:00, closed on Mondays for maintenance (except for statutory holidays)
Admission: Free
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