Introduction to Yinshan Talin Scenic Area

The Yinshan Pagoda Forest is located in Xihu Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing. It is a temple site with a long history and cultural value.

According to records, the Yinshan Pagoda Forest was first built in the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. Since the Yuanhe period of Emperor Xianzong of the Tang Dynasty, famous monks and Zen masters from all over the ages have come here to practice. After the death of Zen masters and the death of novice monks and novices, according to their status and rank in Buddhism, spiritual pagodas were built in the Fahua Zen Temple and at the foot of Yinshan Mountain, and their bodies were cremated and buried in them, forming a forest of pagodas. It is called "Silver Mountain Tower Forest".

At present, there are still 17 tomb towers in Yinshan Pagoda Forest, varying in size. The tallest tower is more than 20 meters high and about 7 meters in diameter, while the shortest tower is only two or three meters high. Judging from the shape of the tower, it can be roughly divided into two categories: one is the dense eaves type tower, and the other is the bowl-covered tower.

In addition to these two forms of tomb towers, there is also a combined tomb tower that combines the two forms of dense eaves and covered bowls to form a unique architectural style. This unique special-shaped tower is considered to be the best work in the pagoda forest. It is of great value to the study of ancient Chinese Buddhism and masonry architecture, and is a precious cultural heritage.

Travel transportation guide to Yinshan Tallinn:

1. Self-driving route:

1. By car, you can take Litang Road from the city via Xingshou, From Xiazhuang to Yinshan Talin, you can also take the Badaling Expressway and get off at the Xiaotangshan exit and go east to Xiaotangshan. Turn left from Daliushu Roundabout and go straight north.

2. Or get off the Changping exit of Badaling Expressway and head east through Nanshao, Cuicun and Qincheng. Turn left at the Xingshou intersection and go into the mountains for 15 kilometers to reach the scenic spot.

2. Bus route:

1. Take express bus No. 345 from Deshengmen and get off at Changping Dongguan, then transfer to the small bus No. 31 in Changping.

2. Take the subway in the city and get off at Tiantongyuan Station, take bus No. 537 and get off at Xingshou, then transfer to the Chang 31 minibus to go directly to Yinshan Talin Scenic Area.

3. You can also take the subway in the city and get off at Nanshao Station on the Changping Line of the subway, and then transfer to the Chang 31 minibus to go directly to the Yinshan Tallin Scenic Area.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yinshan Tower Forest