Beijing Jietai Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Jietai Temple in Beijing is famous for the largest ordination altar in China. It is also known as the three largest ordination altars in China along with Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou and Zhaoqing Temple in Hangzhou.

Attractions distribution:

Beijing Jietai Temple is located at the foot of Ma'an Mountain in Mentougou District, 35 kilometers away from the capital. It was built in the fifth year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty (AD 622). It was originally named "Huiju Temple". The temple building of Jietai Temple faces east and west, covering an area of ​​4.4 hectares. The construction area is 8392 square meters, and the style is mainly in the Liao Dynasty style. It has the majestic and grand momentum of the northern temples, the quiet and elegant taste of the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, the strong religious culture, and the magical and beautiful natural landscape. It is famous for its "Jie Altar, Strange Pines, and Ancient Cave".

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Altar of precepts, strange pines, ancient caves, prayers, Buddhist culture, worshiping Buddha, flower appreciation, ancient Buddhist temples, gardens, mountains, forests