Founded in 622 on Ma'an Mountain, it holds the largest Buddhist ordination altar in China, built in the Liao dynasty. It is famous for five old pines with names like the nine-dragon pine and the reclining dragon pine (visitbeijing.com.cn).
- Address
- Ma'an Mountain, Yongding Town, Mentougou District
- Hours
- Winter 08:30-16:00; other seasons 08:30-16:30 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Entry CNY 45, half price for full-time students (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Look for the five named pines in the courtyards (visitbeijing.com.cn).
- Combine it with Tanzhe Temple in the same district (visitbeijing.com.cn).