Scenic spot introduction:
Tanzhe Temple was first built in the first year of Yongjia in the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 307). It was originally named "Jiafu Temple" and was named "Xiuyun Temple" by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of nearly 1,700 years and is known as the "ancestral temple". There is a folk proverb of "Tanzhe Temple, then Beijing City".Tanzhe Temple is large in scale, with 999 and a half rooms in its heyday during the Qing Dynasty, making it the epitome of the Forbidden City. Tanzhe Temple now has a total of 943 buildings, including 638 ancient halls. The buildings maintain the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and are the largest temple complex in the suburbs of Beijing.
Attractions distribution:
Tanzhe Temple is located at the foothills of Tanzhe Mountain in the southeast of Mentougou District in western Beijing. It was originally named "Jiafu Temple" and was given the name "Xiuyun Temple" by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Because there is a dragon pond behind the temple and a mulberry tree on the mountain, it has always been called "Jiafu Temple" among the people. "Tanzhe Temple". The temple was first built in the first year of Yongjia in the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 307). It has a history of nearly 1,700 years. It is known as the folk proverb "First there was Tanzhe Temple, and then there was Beijing City".Tanzhe Temple is large in scale, covering an area of 2.5 hectares inside the temple and 11.2 hectares outside the temple. Together with the surrounding forests and mountain fields, the total area reaches more than 121 hectares. The temple faces south and is built on the mountain. It has 943 buildings, including 638 ancient halls. The buildings maintain the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the largest ancient temple building complex in the suburbs of Beijing.
Tanzhe Temple is not only rich in cultural landscapes, but also has beautiful natural landscapes. As early as the Qing Dynasty, it was famous in Beijing as the "Ten Scenes of Tanzhe".
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Buddhist culture, praying, climbing, Buddhist temples, gardens, mountains, forestsScenic spot map:
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Beijing>Mentougou District
How to get there:
By bus: Take the first-line subway Pingguoyuan Station. After exiting the station, transfer to bus No. 931 at the west bus station, which is the terminal station. On Saturdays and Sundays during the peak tourist season, there is a special tourist bus to Tanzhe Temple at the "Beijing Tourism Distribution Center" in Tiananmen West.
By car: Lianshi Expressway to Shimenying Roundabout in Mentougou District, turn left, and drive along National Highway 108 for 15 minutes; Fushi Expressway goes west to Shuangyu Roundabout in Mentougou District, turn left, and go straight to Shimenying Roundabout. It takes 15 minutes to drive along National Highway 108;
Scenic area map:
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Tanzhe Temple ticket price:
Gate: 55 yuan/person;
Zen dance performance: 100 yuan/person;
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00~17:00 (summer);
8:00~16:30 (winter);
