Beijing | Songzhu Temple and Zhizhu Temple.

Songzhu Temple and Zhizhu Temple are located at No. 23, Songzhu Temple North Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing. 1. Historical Background • These two temples were built in the Ming Dynasty and reached their peak in the Qing Dynasty. They are important Tibetan Buddhist temples in Beijing, once closely related to the royal family, and their architectural style combines various architectural features such as Han and Tibetan. 2. Architectural Style • The overall architectural layout is rigorous. There are magnificent main buildings such as the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the Mahavira Hall. In terms of architectural decoration details, such as beam painting and Dougong components, they reflect the superb ancient architectural skills. Among them, the paintings are colorful, the patterns are exquisite, and the themes include both Buddhist culture-related content and traditional auspicious patterns. 3. Current Status and Use • After restoration, some areas of these two temples have been developed and utilized. For example, some art exhibitions and cultural activities are held. This way of utilization not only protects the ancient buildings but also enables them to play new functions such as cultural dissemination in modern society. At the same time, the function of the religious site itself is still partially reflected, and various activities are carried out on the basis of respecting religious beliefs and culture. 4. Visiting Information • Visitors can visit, but due to its comprehensive functions, it is necessary to abide by relevant religious etiquette and regulations when visiting some areas of religious sites. If there are special religious activities or private activities, some areas may be restricted from visiting.