Hongluo Temple in Huairou, Beijing

April's fragrant bloom makes it a great time for leisurely outings. During the weekend, I took my child on a trip to Huairou, Beijing, and visited the ancient temple of Hongluo, praying for blessings and enjoying the spring flowers in their full glory. Hongluo Temple is a Buddhist temple from the Jin Dynasty in Huairou, Beijing, located 3 kilometers north of Huairou District in Beijing at the southern foot of Hongluo Mountain. Originally named 'Daming Temple,' it was bestowed the name 'Huguo Zifu Chan Temple' by Emperor Yingzong during the Ming Dynasty's Zhengtong era. Due to the legend of the Hongluo Fairy, it is commonly known as 'Hongluo Temple.' As a temple for the ten directions, it is a birthplace of Buddhism in northern China and the largest Buddhist jungle. The temple faces south with its back to the north, built according to the mountain's terrain. The main structures, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Hall of Three Saints, are arranged from south to north in the central courtyard. The entire scenic area encompasses the cultural zones of Hongluo Temple, Guanyin Temple, and the Great Buddha, as well as the natural viewing areas of Hongluo Mountain and Qinglong Mountain. Entering the scenic area and passing through the bamboo forest, the majestic and solemn mountain gate stands before you. The walls on both sides of the stone steps are covered with colorful bougainvillea stretching out and blooming freely, competing in beauty and splendor, creating a serene and beautiful spring painting that everyone loves. This spot is perfect for taking photos and creating memories. In spring, the Hongluo Temple scenic area, inside and outside the temple, in front of and behind the halls, on the mountains and below, is filled with a variety of blooming flowers, such as forsythia, azaleas, peonies, peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, magnolias, cherry blossoms, lilacs, and more, all competing in beauty. In addition to these, there are peonies and the 'Wisteria Resting on Pine,' one of the three unique views of Hongluo Temple, which will be at its most beautiful at the end of April and early May, making the ancient temple a great place to enjoy the springtime. 'Praying at Hongluo Temple, all wishes come true.' Tourists love to visit Hongluo Temple mainly because praying here is believed to be particularly efficacious. Pray for family harmony, good health, many children and blessings, abundant wealth, happiness and smoothness, and disaster relief. Light three sticks of incense with sincerity, express your wishes, and Hongluo Temple has been efficacious for thousands of years. Behind Hongluo Temple is Hongluo Mountain, where you can take a cable car up the mountain. Besides the cable car, there are four paths to choose from: Guanyin Road, Youth Road, Hongluo Road, and Health Road. Climb high for a distant view, with the city's construction landscape on one side and the immortal green mountains with blooming flowers on the other. During the Qingming Festival mini-holiday, come to Hongluo Temple in Huairou, Beijing, for prayers that are believed to be efficacious and to enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers competing in splendor. Self-driving navigation address: Hongluo Temple Parking Lot, Huairou District, Beijing Scenic area ticket price: 54 yuan