A working Ming-style Buddhist temple and the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China, first built in the Jin dynasty. On the back wall of the Mahavira Hall is a huge finger painting, the largest fresco of the Buddha's story in China.
- Address
- 25 Fuchengmennei Street, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 07:00-16:30 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 40 min
- Price
- Free (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- It stands on Fuchengmennei Street, the same street as the White Dagoba (Miaoying Temple), so pair the two on one walk.
- Look for the large finger painting on the back wall of the Mahavira Hall (visitbeijing.com.cn).