Temple of the White Dagoba (Baita Si)

Beijing's famous Yuan Dynasty Tibetan-style Buddhist pagoda, the Miaoying Temple White Pagoda, is nestled among the crisscrossing hutongs, standing out from the surrounding grey low-rise residential buildings. If you want a photo that is rich in the charm of the capital city and full of local flavor, you must go to the White Pagoda Temple to take it. 📸Grab all 9 photo spots in one go: 1. Inside the White Pagoda Temple parking lot entrance: The red wall and ancient architecture set off the White Pagoda, giving the picture a classical and layered feel. (Image 3) 🔸Tips: You need some luck, go early to catch the parking lot without cars to look good. 2. East side alley of White Pagoda Temple: The classic spot between the White Pagoda Temple and the White Pagoda Temple Pharmacy. (Image 2) 🔸Tips: The busiest spot, especially during holidays, you need to wait for the right moment. 3. White Pagoda Academy: The academy truly located under the White Pagoda, situated at the end of the east side alley, inside the small courtyard on the left, with a superb upward-looking angle. (Image 4) 🔸Tips: You can take photos freely without consuming, which is great. 4. Gongmenkou San Tiao: Two spots, one at the end of Gongmenkou San Tiao, at the intersection with Gongmenkou West Fork, and one inside the hutong on the right side of Gongmenkou West Fork. (Images 5-6) 🔸Tips: Both spots are located on the west side of the White Pagoda, facing the White Pagoda in the morning with backlight, the effect is not as good as in the afternoon. 5. Qianchaoshou Hutong: This small hutong hides 3 spots, just follow the hutong to find them. Taking photos here has the atmosphere of the ordinary life of old Beijing. (Images 7-9) 🔸Tips: This hutong is located on the east side of the White Pagoda, with the opposite lighting, better to shoot in the morning than in the afternoon. 6. Second-floor terrace of the coffee shop: You can sit on the terrace and enjoy the sun while overlooking the White Pagoda and admiring the beautiful scenery. (First image) 🔸Tips: There is more than one coffee shop with a terrace around the White Pagoda Temple. I chose the Firefly Coffee Shop, which is located at the corner of Gongmenkou San Tiao, facing the White Pagoda with a fairly direct view.

✨ At night, the White Pagoda Temple is filled with hanging lanterns in the alleys🎇, and the shops are packed with people, brimming with a festive atmosphere🎆, don't you think! 🎉 Especially now in Beijing at night, with a gentle breeze blowing🎈, sitting in the alley with friends and eating and drinking is just too cozy😎~ 📢 I went there on Friday night, and during the night of the White Pagoda Temple, the pagoda lights up, paired with lanterns, pulling the romantic atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival to the max🤩🤩🤩! 🎶 There are also some music performances and workshops this weekend evening, this place is simply the chill and happy hometown for Beijingers😜! 🤗 The White Pagoda Temple has so many surprises, it makes you not want to leave once you arrive😍! If you also want to experience it, hurry up and go to the White Pagoda Temple to feel its charm🚶♀️!

This is probably the most suitable route for a city walk in Beijing🚶. The history and modern vibe of Beijing are intertwined on this route Besides the charming architecture⛩ There are also interesting little shops The taste of Beijing is fully embodied here · 📍 Route Guide: Xishiku Church - Red Building Bookstore - Zhengyang Bookstore - Baita Temple Qianshou Hutong loop coffee - Baita Temple East Jiaodao Hutong red wall - yao coffee - Light of Baita Temple - Xidan · 1⃣ Xishiku Church - A very typical Gothic building⛪️, one of the oldest and largest churches in Beijing, with beautiful stained glass inside, and no admission fee 2⃣ Red Building Bookstore and Zhengyang Bookstore are opposite each other, the bookstore has many older books📚, very interesting, you can study or work here; Zhengyang Bookstore can be said to be the bookstore with the strongest Beijing flavor, a paradise for vintage lovers, and there are also cute cats🐈 in the store 3⃣ There are many interesting hutongs around Baita Temple, with interesting names, friends with enough time can slowly stroll here to feel the taste of old Beijing, and in Baita Temple East Jiaodao Hutong you can even find the same photo spot used by Yi Yangqianxi and Guan Xiaotong📸. 4⃣ There are also many coffee shops near Baita Temple☕️, such as loop coffee, Light of Baita Temple, and yao coffee, the latter two have terraces where you can enjoy the view of Baita Temple~ · 📯 Little tips: - Dress appropriately when visiting the church, and no smoking🚫 oh~ - The tea tables in the courtyard of Zhengyang Bookstore require consumption to be used🤫 -🚇 For transportation, take the subway line 4 to Xisi Station and then walk there - After strolling, you can go to Xidan to rest and have a meal😋

The weather in Beijing this weekend is really bad☹️. The pollen concentration is off the charts and the gloomy skies didn't do justice to the beauty of the magnolias! Wait until the sun☀️ shines, and the magnolias against the blue sky, white clouds, and the white pagoda will definitely make for a better picture👍 I went into Baita Temple to have a look👀. Not many people, great for taking photos! The two white magnolia trees on either side of the temple's courtyard steps are already 70% in bloom today! This coming week is the prime viewing period✌️ 📍Miaoying Baita Temple Baita Temple 🎫: 20 yuan, free unlimited entry with the Splendid North China Travel Card ⏰: 9:00-17:00, entry stops at 16:30, note‼️ Closed on Mondays and not open to the public Besides 📷magnolias, Baita Temple itself is also a nice place to visit! There are many cute fridge magnets in the cultural and creative store inside the garden🉑 There are also many scenic cafes nearby: 📍Yao Coffee at Baita Temple Pharmacy, overlooking Baita Temple with top-notch views👍 Other scenic cafes include 📍JM cafe, 📍polonio, Light of Baita Temple Coffee, etc.! There are also good restaurants like 📍Youhang, 📍Huatian Eryouju Meat Pie, and more Other nearby attractions are also great for a City walk: Lu Xun Museum👉Baita Temple👉Temple of Past Emperors👉Guangji Temple👉Geological Museum👉Zhengyang Bookstore👉Honglou Book Collection👉Xishiku Church⛪️ You can freely combine and arrange them according to your personal time and energy! I am Mùdàn who loves to eat and stroll, and I will continue to update the Beijing flower chasing guide in March and April🙋

Beijing's autumn has finally arrived!!! Perfect for a citywalk Here's where to take photos at the White Pagoda Temple: 1️⃣ Dongjiadao Hutong This spot is great for capturing the red walls and white pagoda An upward angle is even better 2️⃣ JM second-floor terrace Sitting and enjoying the breeze is so comfortable🍂 The coffee named after Jay Chou's song titles is as delicious as ever The waffles🧇 are soft and chewy, I fell in love with them right away

May 18th is International Museum Day, and many museums that usually charge for admission are free. This year coincides with the weekend, an opportunity not to be missed, let's go on a passionate museum tour! First stop: Miaoying Temple (White Stupa Temple), explore the ancient pagoda set against the red walls. Second stop: Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum (Zhenjue Temple/Wuta Temple), appreciate the majesty of the Vajrasana. Third stop: Beijing Art Museum (Wanshou Temple), experience the splendor of the 'Little Forbidden City' in the west of Beijing. Fourth stop: National Museum of Classic Books (National Library of China), savor the cultural heritage from oracle bones to the 'Yongle Encyclopedia'. ❤️❤️❤️ A dazzling cultural journey 👍