[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Biyun Temple (Updated Jun)

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by visiting Beijing's Biyun Temple and experiencing its unique charm. Located on the northern side of Xiangshan Park in Haidian District, Biyun Temple was established in the second year of the Yuan Dynasty's Zhishun era (1331), boasting a rich historical and cultural heritage. The temple faces east and is built along the mountain's slope, featuring a six-courtyard layout with tiered halls that rise with the terrain, creating a distinctive and picturesque landscape. Upon entering the temple gate, the ancient and solemn architecture immediately catches the eye. The Maitreya Hall houses a Ming Dynasty bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha, radiating joy and warmth. The Hall of Heavenly Kings features lifelike statues of the Four Heavenly Kings and exquisite murals. The Mahavira Hall enshrines a dignified and majestic statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. The Arhat Hall contains 508 wooden, gold-lacquered Arhat statues arranged in a grid pattern, each with unique expressions, leaving visitors in awe. The Shuiquan Courtyard offers a tranquil and elegant setting, with trees, springs, and rock gardens forming a beautiful landscape painting. The temple also provides affordable vegetarian meals for visitors to enjoy. During the Dragon Boat Festival, you can participate in Xiangshan Park's online cultural activities, including "folk tours, science tours, red tours, and virtual exhibitions," to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.

Got up early for a mountain hike. Entered Western Hills National Forest Park at 8 AM, had a self-packed breakfast at Happy Forest. Collected some mugwort on the mountain, fitting for the Dragon Boat Festival atmosphere. The Guajia Pagoda has been fully restored, revealing its true beauty. Stunning. The mountain air was so refreshing - filled with birdsong, insect chirps, and lush greenery everywhere. Today's hiking route: Entered through the east gate of Western Hills National Forest Park → Forest Grand Stage → Happy Forest → Yutai Gate → Guajia Pagoda → Guajia Pagoda South Checkpoint → Biyun Temple.

Biyun Temple, located at No. 40, Maishou Street, Haidian District, Beijing, is a garden-style temple with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Biyun Temple was built in the second year of Yuan Zhishun (1331), and has a history of nearly 700 years. It was originally named "Biyun Nunnery", and after expansion in the past dynasties, especially the large-scale construction in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it gradually formed today's scale. Biyun Temple covers an area of about 40,000 square meters, facing east and west, and is built according to the mountain. The architectural layout of Biyun Temple is symmetrical along the north-south axis, mainly divided into three parts: central road buildings, water spring courtyard buildings, and Arhat Hall buildings. Central Road Main Building: Including Mountain Gate, Mountain Gate Hall, Maitreya Hall, Daxiong Hall, Bodhisattva Hall, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Vajra Throne Pagoda, etc. Arhat Hall Building: There are Zen Hall, Arhat Hall, Sutra Pavilion, etc. Among them, the 500 Arhat sculptures in the Arhat Hall are particularly famous and are a group of Arhat sculptures supervised by the royal family. Water Spring Courtyard Building: It is the palace of Emperor Qianlong, including Hanbi Zhai, Hanqing Zhai, Xinxin Pavilion, Qingjingxin, Shiquan Yuexing Mountain House, Dragon King Temple, etc. The scenery is quiet and is a major feature of Biyun Temple. Biyun Temple is a place where cultural relics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are concentrated, and it provides rich physical materials for the study of architecture, sculpture, and garden art of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The sculpture art of Biyun Temple is of extremely high value. For example, the 500 Arhat statues in the Arhat Hall and the Maitreya bronze Buddha statue cast in the Ming Dynasty are all rare art treasures. In addition, the garden art in Biyun Temple is also very distinctive. The water spring courtyard is composed of springs, pools, ponds, marshes, and streams, forming a courtyard with water and springs as the theme, which complements the architecture. Biyun Temple was announced as the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council of the People's Republic of China on June 25, 2001. In addition, Biyun Temple (Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall) was announced as the second batch of immovable revolutionary cultural relics in Beijing by the Beijing Public Transport Cultural Relics Bureau on December 27, 2022. Address: No. 40, Maishou Street, Haidian District, Beijing Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 Closed on Monday

📷 Share 12 classic ginkgo check-in spots: 1. Diaoyutai Ginkgo Avenue, full of golden trees, paving a beautiful ground. 2. Sanlitun East Fifth Street Ginkgo Avenue, fashion and autumn colors are intertwined, with a unique style. 3. Ditan Park Ginkgo Avenue, the old charm and the brilliant ginkgo are interesting. 4. Dajue Temple Millennium Ginkgo, witnessing the vicissitudes of the years, telling ancient stories. 5. Biyun Temple, the ancient temple dotted with ginkgo, quiet and distant. 6. The two huge ginkgo trees of Xiangshan Hotel add a touch of bright autumn color to the building. 7. Guanghua Temple Millennium Ginkgo, the ancient temple and ginkgo jointly draw a Zen scroll. 8. Zhongshan Park, the elegant garden and the golden ginkgo complement each other. 9. The two 600-year-old ginkgo trees of the Stone Carving Art Museum (Wutai Temple), the simple tower and the ancient ginkgo complement each other. 10. Chaoyang Park, natural scenery and ginkgo beauty are integrated. 11. Guozijian, the ginkgo of the land of book fragrance, shows more cultural heritage. 12. Baijia Pupil, different autumn colors are waiting for you to discover.

💐Hi, everyone! Today I will talk about Beijing's Biyun Temple. There are many famous ancient temples in Beijing, such as Tanzhe Temple, Yonghe Palace, and Hongluo Temple. Biyun Temple is not inferior. It is located in the northern part of Xiangshan Park, Haidian District, Beijing. It was built in the second year of Yuan Zhishun (1331). It was renovated in 2023 and reopened in 2024. 🌸Biyun Temple is built on the mountain, with scattered halls and unique styles. There are many precious cultural relics and exquisite stone carvings here, and the historical and cultural value is extremely high. 🌟During the Yuan Dynasty, the residence of Yelu Chucai's descendants, Yelu Aji, was a temple, and it was initially named Biyun Nunnery. 🎈During the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, the eunuch Yu Jing expanded Biyun Temple and built a tomb for himself behind the temple. Later, he was imprisoned for his crimes and failed to use it as he wished. 🌈During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Biyun Temple underwent large-scale renovation and expansion. Emperor Qianlong came here many times and left many imperial inscriptions. At this time, Biyun Temple was large in scale and exquisite in architecture, and it became one of the representatives of the royal temples. 💫Biyun Temple also has a deep relationship with Mr. Sun Yat-sen. In 1925, Mr. Sun Yat-sen died in Beijing, and his coffin was temporarily placed in Biyun Temple. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and the Yiguan Tomb are important places to commemorate the pioneers of the revolution. 🌺Today, Biyun Temple is not only a long-established ancient temple, but also an important cultural heritage and tourist attraction. 💖In terms of architectural style, the overall layout is exquisite. Sit west to east, build according to the mountain, the height difference from the mountain gate to the stone pagoda behind the temple is more than 100 meters, and more than 300 steps are winding among them, making the buildings high and low. Symmetrical layout with the central axis, six courtyards as the main body, courtyards on the south and north sides, solemn and solemn. It also uses a spiral series form, each courtyard is relatively independent and connected to each other. The architectural forms are diverse, the halls have the simple and simple style of the Ming Dynasty, such as the Sakyamuni Hall, the gray tile single eaves square roof; there are also the gorgeous decorations of the Qing Dynasty, such as the Bodhisattva Hall, the gray glazed tile single eaves Xieshan top call big ridge. The Vajra Throne Pagoda is a landmark building, 34.7 meters high, divided into three layers of pagoda base, throne, and pagoda body. The brick and stone structure is covered with tiger skin stone, and the pagoda body is made of Han white jade stone. The four sides are carved with Tibetan Buddhist statues, imitating the construction of the Five Pagoda Temple in Beijing, and the artistic value is high. The pavilion is exquisitely shaped and adds charm to the temple. 💖Recommended attractions: - Pagoda Courtyard: The Vajra Throne Pagoda is magnificent, and the surrounding Han white jade stone archways and pavilions are simple and elegant, making it a good place to take photos and check in. - Arhat Hall: The architectural shape is unique, the Arhat statue is lifelike, and artistic photos can be taken. - Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Yiguan Tomb: solemn and solemn, bearing historical significance, suitable for taking photos for commemoration. - Shuiquan Courtyard: There are rocks, cypresses, trees and flowing springs in the courtyard, forming a beautiful landscape painting. - Ginkgo forest in autumn: The golden ginkgo leaves contrast with the red walls and green tiles of the ancient temple, which is very beautiful, and a random shot is a big movie.

Don't miss the snow scene of Xiangshan if you missed the red leaves of Xiangshan~ Xiangshan covered in white snow, quiet and cold, without hustle and bustle, shuttling in the woods, stepping on the snow crunching, listening to the birdsong and the sound of flowing water, returning to the mountains and fields, going to step on the snow, listen to the birdsong, watch everyone singing loudly in the uninhabited place Location: Xiangshan Park tips: Remember to bring enough warm, anti-slip clothes and shoes, essential climbing sticks, essential hot water, essential food. Those who like skiing can bring their own snowboards~

🔺Biyun Temple, an open, quiet and spacious ancient temple that you will want to visit again after visiting it. 🔸Highlights: ▪️Avoid the hustle and bustle and enjoy the Zen autumn scenery of Xiangshan If you don't check specifically, 90% of people probably won't notice that there is a temple with a history of more than 600 years next to the north gate of Xiangshan Park. As soon as you enter the door, you will see green pines and cypresses, winding and endless. The temple has six courtyards, with steps stacked up layer by layer. It is a niche place where you can avoid the hustle and bustle of the crowds and enjoy the Zen autumn scenery of Xiangshan. ▪️The Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, where Emperor Qianlong enshrined himself 508 statues of the past Buddha, present Buddha and future Buddha are neatly enshrined in the Arhat Hall. There is also a little story that Emperor Qianlong believed in Buddhist statues. It is said that the statue No. 444 wearing a helmet and armor in the Arhat Hall is Qianlong's Arhat statue. ▪️The largest Vajra Throne Pagoda in the country The Vajra Throne Pagoda of Biyun Temple is 34.7 meters high and made of white marble. It is similar in shape to the famous Five Pagodas Temple, but the Five Pagodas Temple is golden while this one is white. In 1929, after Sun Yat-sen's coffin was moved to Nanjing, his cenotaph was buried in the base of the tower. 🔸Check-in Tips: ▪️You must go to Shuiquanyuan It's so beautiful. The cypress trees in the courtyard grow from the cracks in the cliffs, the Xiangshan Spring gushes out from the rock walls, and the first-class ancient trees "Three Generations of Trees" - locust, cypress and ginkgo - have three lives on one tree. It is the most secluded courtyard in Biyun Temple. ▪️At the end of October, experience a private viewing of the ginkgo trees There are many ginkgo trees in Biyun Temple, mainly concentrated near the first few halls after entering the gate: 📍Shanmen Hall/Bell Tower 📍Han Bizhai 📍Main Hall/Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall In late autumn, the red walls of the ancient temple and the golden color of the ginkgo trees complement each other, creating a very photogenic scene. If you like taking photos, don’t miss it. 𝕀𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 Biyun Temple Address: No. 40, Xiangshan Maimai Street Time: 8:30-17:00 (closed on Mondays) Tickets: 10 yuan, if you don’t have a lot of reservations, you can scan the QR code outside the temple (the tickets and Xiangshan Park are separate) Transportation: There is a parking lot in front of the temple by car, but the parking spaces are limited; Take the Xijiao Line of the subway to Xiangshan Station, the last stop, and walk to Biyun Temple. ➖➖➖💲➖➖➖

#timetotravel This hidden treasure is easily accessible, making it an ideal escape from the urban bustle. As you step foot inside the temple grounds, a sense of calm envelops you. The air carries a hint of incense, and the gentle rustling of leaves creates a soothing symphony that harmonizes with your breath. The Temple of Azure Clouds is renowned for its stunning setting amidst lush greenery and breathtaking mountain views. Here, the hustle of everyday life fades away, and you can immerse yourself in deep introspection and mindfulness. Entrance Fee: 10 RMB Nearest Subway Station: Fragrant Hills Park Subway Station on Line 10 #mytripvlog #tripblazers #chinatravel

🌟Visited a long time ago... Then forgot, details slowly melting in the dust of time. When I thought back to the time I went, I actually went to Dajue Temple. I stubbornly wandered around the temple for a long time, but to no avail. This morning, after 6 years, suddenly in my consciousness, it jumped out: Biyun Temple! Luohan Hall! It was like a sudden realization. 🌟The Luohan Hall of Biyun Temple was built in the 13th year of the Qianlong reign (1748) and has a square layout with entrances on all four sides, with a total of 508 wooden Luohan statues. It is the most well-preserved among the four Luohan halls in China. 🌟It is said that counting back according to one's own age can find the Arhats that belong to oneself: it is said that the one on the beam, who came late, is Jigong; it is said that the Arhat with the appearance of a military officer inside was provided by an emperor... Old many stories.