Its White Stupa, finished in 1279 for Kublai Khan's capital, is the oldest and largest Tibetan Buddhist pagoda in China. Lonely Planet's favourite hutong walk is in Xisi, where the white dome rises over the tiled rooftops.
- Address
- 171 Fuchengmennei Street, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-16:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- Entry CNY 20 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk the lanes north of Fuchengmennei Street first and approach the stupa through the hutongs, as Lonely Planet suggests.
- Fuchengmen station (Line 2) is a short walk west.