Top 10 must-visit temples in Beijing

The top ten temples that must be visited in Beijing include Tanzhe Temple, Fayuan Temple, Dajue Temple, Jietai Temple, Yunju Temple, Guangji Temple, Hongluo Temple, Chici Heping Temple, and Lingguang Temple. , Yonghe Temple.

1. Tanzhe Temple

It is generally more effective to seek career and study in Tanzhe Temple. There is a Ginkgo Emperor's Book in Tanzhe Temple, and on the east side in front of Pilu Pavilion Hall, there are two purple magnolias planted in the Qing Dynasty. In fact, temples are not just for praying, you can also go to see the scenic spots. Since you are here, then go in and pay homage, maybe your wishes will come true.

2. Fayuan Temple

Fayuan Temple is located on the east side of the southern end of Jiaozi Hutong outside Xuanwumen in Beijing. There is a bronze statue of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara in the last hall here. There are more people seeking children and wisdom here, and it is also the most effective. There are actually many precious cultural relics in Fayuan Temple, such as the bronze statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva incarnation of the Budai monk and the four heavenly kings in the Ming Dynasty. The statues of Manjusri and Samantabhadra were also cast in the Ming Dynasty, and the larger ones on both sides The seated statue of the Eighteen Arhats was made in the Qing Dynasty.

3. Dajue Temple

Dajue Temple is located at the foot of Yangtang Mountain in Haidian District, Beijing. The most effective thing about Dajue Temple is praying for good luck. Dajue Temple holds New Year blessing activities every year, and the main purpose of pilgrims coming to Dajue Temple every year is to worship the Three Saints. In fact, there are many plants in Dajue Temple with a long history, such as the one-thousand-year-old ginkgo and the three-thousand-year-old magnolia. The magnolias of Dajue Temple, the lilacs of Fayuan Temple and the peonies of Chongxiao Temple are known as the three major flower temples in Beijing.

4. Jietai Temple

Jietai Temple is located on Ma'an Mountain in Mentougou District, Beijing. It was built in the fifth year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty (AD 622) and was originally named Huiju Temple. The emperor gave it the name Wanshou Zen Temple. Because the temple has the largest Buddhist altar in the country, it is commonly known as Jietan Temple or Jietai Temple among the people. Jietai Temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is the temple in northern China that preserves the most and most complete cultural relics of the Liao Dynasty. The most special thing is that it retains pagodas, sutra pillars, ordination altars and other very rare treasures in Liao Dynasty Buddhism.

5. Yunju Temple

Yunju Temple is located in Shuitou Village, Dashiwo Town, Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing, 70 kilometers away from the city center. Covering an area of ??more than 70,000 square meters. Yunju Temple, Shijingshan Sutra Cave, and Tang and Liao pagodas constitute a treasure house of Chinese Buddhist cultural characteristics. Yunju Temple was built in the late Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty. It was first named "Zhiquan Temple" and later renamed "Yunju Temple". The temple covers an area of ??0.07 square kilometers. After successive renovations, it has formed five courtyards and six palaces.

6. Guangji Temple

Guangji Temple is located in Fuchengmen, Xicheng District, Beijing. The Yuantong Hall here, also known as the Guanyin Hall, is more efficacious, so people seeking good relationships here There are many, including marriage. The most precious treasures of other temples may be some local historical relics or plants, but Guangji Temple is most famous for its collection of Buddhist scriptures. The library has 23 languages, more than 100,000 Buddhist works, and even the Tripitaka. There are also 12 versions.

7. Hongluo Temple

Hongluo Mountain is located at the southern foot of Hongluo Mountain in Huairou District, Beijing, 55 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. The total scenic area is 800 hectares. It is national AAAA level tourist area. Hongluo Temple faces south and is built according to the mountain. It has a rigorous layout and majestic momentum. It leans against Hongluo Mountain in the back and shines on Hongluo Lake in the south. It is surrounded by mountains and water, with lush forests and towering ancient trees. Hongluo Temple is located in the thousands of acres of green ancient pine forest in front of Hongluo Mountain, forming a beautiful picture of "ancient temple hidden in blue waves".

8. Chici Heping Temple

Chici Heping Temple is located in Changping District, Beijing. It was built by Wei Chigong, a famous general in the Tang Dynasty, and was personally written by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. In ancient times, there was a saying that there was Tanzhe Temple behind Heping Temple. The Huata Village where the temple is located has a beautiful environment. It is backed by green mountains and faces the Beijing North Plain. The four seasons are pleasant, the fruits are fragrant and the food is abundant. The temple is quiet, with birds singing in spring and green trees in summer. shade.

9. Lingguang Temple

Lingguang Temple is located in the Eight Great Places of Xishan in the east of Cuiwei Mountain in Shijingshan District, Beijing. It is the most effective place for praying for good luck and good luck. Lingguang Temple has a history of more than 1,200 years. It is the second temple in Badachu. It was originally named Longquan Temple and was renamed during the Jin Dynasty. According to Buddhist historical records, the Buddha once had two spiritual teeth in the world, one in Sri Lanka and the other in China. This Buddha tooth is stored in Lingguang Temple, so it is often worshiped by Buddhist monks from all over the world.

10. Lama Temple

The Lama Temple is located in the northeast corner of Beijing. Emperor Kangxi built his residence here in the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1694). , gave the fourth son Yinzhen, which later became Prince Yong's Mansion. Yonghegong Lama Temple was identified as a national key Buddhist temple in the Han area in 1983. The temple is mainly composed of three exquisite archways and a magnificent five-entry hall. From the east and west archways with cornices and brackets to the antique east and west Shunshan Towers, it covers an area of ??66,400 square meters and has more than a thousand palaces.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Tanzhe Temple