Tanzhe Temple
"First there was Tanzhe Temple, then came the city of Beijing" — founded in the Western Jin era (originally named Jiafu Temple), it is Beijing's oldest temple, named after the Dragon Pool behind it and the many cudrania (zhe) trees on the hills
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-16:30
- Ticket
- CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
"First there was Tanzhe Temple, then came the city of Beijing" — founded in the Western Jin era (originally named Jiafu Temple), it is Beijing's oldest temple, named after the Dragon Pool behind it and the many cudrania (zhe) trees on the hills; rebuilt by imperial decree in the Ming and Qing dynasties, its palace-style layout is imposing in scale. The Emperor Tree (a Liao-dynasty ginkgo, named by Emperor Qianlong) turns the whole courtyard gold in autumn, while in spring the 'Erqiao' two-tone magnolias are the talk of the capital; the Liubei (Floating-Cup) Pavilion, Guanyin Cave and groves of ancient pines each offer their own highlights, and the Dragon Pool behind the temple connects to mountain hiking trails. About 1 hour's drive from downtown; the "Ten Scenes of Tanzhe" reward a full day of unhurried exploring — the foremost of Beijing's western ancient temples.
Getting there: Metro Line 1 to Pingguoyuan, transfer to Bus 931 / self-drive
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