Scenic spot introduction:
Fahai Temple was built under the leadership of Li Tong, the great eunuch who was a close confidant of the orthodox emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty. The Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty personally inscribed "Edict to build Fahai Zen Temple", so Fahai Temple is a royal temple. Fahai Temple is located at the southern foot of Cuiwei Mountain in Mokou, Shijingshan District, Beijing. It faces north and faces south. The gate hall is the Tianwang Hall, there are bell and drum towers in the front yard to the east and west, and the Main Hall is in the middle of the yard. The precious heritage and main feature of Hokai Temple are the murals with high artistic value.Attractions distribution:
Fahai Temple has "five unique features", namely Ming Dynasty murals, ancient bronze bells, white dragon pine, caisson mandala and four cypresses and one hole bridge.Scenic spot qualifications:
National key unitsScenic spot features:
Photography, visiting ancient times, culture, murals, ancient templestravelling guideline:
Comparing the Ming Dynasty murals of Fahai Temple with the Yuan Dynasty murals of Yongle Palace in Shanxi, the murals of Fahai Temple are not as good as those of Yongle Palace in terms of scale, intensity, and momentum, but in terms of painting skills such as character portrayal, subtle and changeable patterns, and various methods of using gold. , the murals of Fahai Temple are indeed more successful than those of Yongle Palace, and there are also new developments in the mural production technology. Dunhuang murals are the largest and richest treasure trove of classical culture and art in my country. However, Dunhuang murals developed continuously from the 6th century to the Qing Dynasty, but they only lack murals from the Ming Dynasty. The murals of Fahai Temple in Beijing can be compared with Exquisite painting art, superb production technology and distinctive characteristics of the times make up for this shortcoming, which is extremely precious. The murals of Fahai Temple are comparable to the murals of the European Renaissance and occupy a prominent position among the murals of the same period in the world. Especially in terms of mural production and preservation techniques, many European murals from the 15th century have fallen off and peeled off to varying degrees, while the murals at Fahai Temple in my country are basically intact.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China>Beijing>Shijingshan District
How to get there:
You can take bus No. 336 from Fucheng Gate, get off at Shougang Community Station, and walk 15 minutes to Fahai Temple.
Scenic area map:
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Fahai Temple ticket price:
Adults 20 yuan, students 10 yuan, murals 100 yuan
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-18:00
