Big Bell Temple Beijing

The Big Bell Temple is situated in Beisanhuan Xilu (western section of the North 3rd Ring Road), approximately two kilometers east of Haidian Road. When the temple was first built in 1733, it was called the Temple of Awakening. In 1743, during the reign of Emperor Qianlongd…

Grand View Garden Beijing

Those familiar with the 18th century Chinese classic, The Dream of the
Red Chamber, by Cao Xueqin, will definitely delight in this replica of the
family gardens depicted in the novel. Though Daguanyuan has a distinct
old-world air about it, work on the garden only began in 1984 ….

Temple of the Reclining Buddha Beijing

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is situated at the foot of the Western Hills about 30 kilometers west of Beijing. The temple was first built during the Zhenguan period (627-249) of the Tang Dynasty,…..

Yonghe Lamasery Beijing

The Yonghe Lamasery is considered as the biggest Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple in Beijing and the most well known one outside China Tibet area. Built initially in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, this building was the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince…….

Temple of the Azure Clouds Beijing

Located at the foot of the Western Hills，the Temple of Azure Clouds was first built in the early 14th century and named the Nunnery of the Azure Clouds. It was expanded in the early 16th century and again during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in 1748. At this time,in …..

White Pagoda Temple Beijing

White Pagoda Temple (Baita Si) is located at the Western District inside Beijing City. It got its name from a white old pagoda inside the temple. This 13th-century Tibetan Stupa, the largest of its …

Prince Gong’s garden and mansion Beijing

Located near Shichahai Lake, to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing, Prince Gong’s Garden and mansion originally was the private residence of He Shen, a favorite minister of Emperor Qianlong…

Western Hills Beijing

The Eight Great Temples in the Western Hills (Badachu)

Badachu is a traditional name given to eight Buddhist temples nestled among the clouds on Cuiwei Hill and Lushi Hill in Western Hills of Beijing