This temple complex was built in the 17th and 18th centuries, and is still a working Buddhist temple. Incense is offered as you enter and there are many braziers where you can light the incense and offer up a prayer. In the north west corner...More

Definitely worth a visit here. A stunning representation of a Buddhist temple. The temple is still very active today with many locals still worshipping there. The aroma of incense is thick in the air and the buddhas in the temple are not only enormous but...More

I suspect I've been here at least a half a dozen times and I seemingly can always find time for a tranquil stroll through the grounds and buildings. Note that you are no longer allowed to bring your own incense into the temple. Instead, the...More

Yes, as my friends said, "another beautiful temple, another wonderful sculpture..." but this was different. A vibrant, active temple in the middle of Beijing. Light incense, offer a prayer, and enjoy an experience you can't have in Kansas.

The 84 tall Buddha is the highlight, but the buildings have many colorful statues. They give away free incense to burn at the temple so the are is pungent with it. It is a series of courtyards, keep going till you see the great Buddha.

At first I thought it's just an ordinary temple, until I reached the final hall with the Maitreya Buddha statue whose hight height is... 18m (sic!).

this pleasant temple was less crowded than many places like Temple of Heaven or summer palace and it was full of active worshippers. this made it more interesting i think and a nice break from the touristy crowds. people were quiet and observant and respectful...More

Be sure to try and catch this place around a holiday so you can see all teh people milling about praying and playing. The walk is nice and there are great photo opportunities outside the temple buildings. I heard some more parts of this place...More

A beautiful temple with fantastic buddhas. Very peaceful and the outside of the temple is colourful. Unfortunately its very dirty inside with dusts on statues, banners etc

The temple complex is much more massive than it looks at first, so give yourself enough time. Buildings are lovely, but it is probably worth hiring an audio guide for more information as well (I forgot). There was an interesting exhibition stressing how Chinese authorities...More