This was an amazing visit and a major highlight of our visit to Beijing / Tianjin. IMO, this visit rivals the Forbidden City and that’s saying something! While there is no dress code, per se, I recommend that you plan on dressing appropriately (at least...More

if incense bothers you, be prepared as there is a lot used here. A beautiful property, well worth a visit. There is a very large buddha made out of one piece of white sandalwood. We took some great photos from this spot...photography is not allowed...More

The real gem of this temple is the fifty-foot Buddha carving. This carving was made from a single piece of sandalwood that was floated up the river from Southeast Asia. The incense might be overpowering for those sensitive to scents. Overall, I loved the temple...More

Just kidding, but on a crystal clear day, the smoke from all the josticks was a bit overpowering. In some ways like it be temples around China but the budda statues were very impressive especially the 15 metre giant carved from one piece of sandalwood....More

If you keep moving forward throught the various temples of the complex you will come across a large golden seated buddha and and at the end a jaw dropping 5 storey high standing buddha in the tibetan style. The temples ceilings are intricately painted, walls...More

Short time needed to visit this gem. Believe the guidebooks that tell you it is one of the must do's in Beijing.

The walk into the temples was beautiful. The strong smell of incense hung in the air. I found it very difficult to breathe. However I did see the largest Budda in the world. It was very impressive. Pictures were prohibited inside the temples. It was...More