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[2024 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Temple of the White Dagoba (Baita Si) (Updated Oct)

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Address:

Fucheng Men Nei Dajie 171, Xicheng District | Inside Beihai Park, Beijing 100034, China

Opening times:

Open today at 09:00-17:00(Tickets available until 16:30; admission ends at 16:30)Opening Soon

Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Phone:

010-66166099,010-66160211,010-66035870

National Day City Walk-style Exhibition—Feng Tang [I am a Cat].

😸Kids, I went to a super amazing exhibition today—Feng Tang [I am a Cat]. ✨As soon as I walked into the exhibition space, I felt like I had stepped into a world of cats full of fantasy colors. The exhibition mainly displays about 60 cat-themed works by Feng Tang in recent years, which observe human society from the perspective of 🐱 and philosophical reflections with cats as teachers. The exhibition adopts the form of city walk, distributed in four spaces around Baita Temple. Walk into the hutong, go around the tower, and feel the beauty of Beijing in autumn. Here is my tour route for your reference today: No. 4 Baita Academy (get a map) ➡️ No. 1 Baita Study ➡️ No. 3 Fu Bar to get a special drink ➡️ No. 2 Heng Hutong No. 3 Courtyard to get a bookmark. 💕This exhibition is not only a visual feast, but also a spiritual touch. It allows us to feel Feng Tang's love for cats and his deep understanding of life. 🌈Basic Information Exhibition: Feng Tang [I am a Cat] Art Photo 📍Baita Academy, No. 199, Fuchengmen Inner Street 🎫CNY118/person, CNY208/double Exhibition period: 8.31-10.10 10:00—18:00 Exhibition space: Around Baita Temple, four locations 🐾If you are also a cat lover, or have a strong interest in Feng Tang's art, come and join me in Feng Tang's world of cats and feel the charm of art!

cassiusfiorentino84

Beijing Hutong Citywalk Baitasi Exhibition! Feng Tang - I am a cat.

- - - Where to go in Beijing during the Mid-Autumn Festival! Hutong Citywalk + Beijing's new exhibition "Feng Tang - I am a cat" Feng Tang is a writer, poet, artist, and founder of Chengshibuer Tang His recent calligraphy and painting works include detailed observations of life and philosophical reflections on cats as teachers Feng Tang said: If you have been a human for too long, you can try to change your perspective, imagine yourself as a cat, and reflect on the stupidity of being a human. Today, imagine yourself as a cat 🐱 Stroll around the hutongs in Beijing in autumn 🐾 - Take Baitasi as the center and shuttle through the hutongs clockwise 🗺️ The whole journey is 1.5 kilometers Finish the exhibition, turn around the tower, and finish praying 🙏 1️⃣ Station 📍 Baita Book House Be a reading cat here 📖 Watch Feng Tang's calligraphy works Don't forget to get a 🗺️ stamp! 2️⃣ Station 📍 No. 3 Gongmenkou Heng Hutong Become a wandering cat, sit on a futon and daze 3️⃣ Station 📍 Fu Become a cat enjoying blessings, have a drink of peach, perilla, and ginger 🍹 4️⃣ Station 📍 Baita Academy Be a cat turning around the tower Beijing landmark Miaoying Temple White Pagoda, turn around the tower after the exhibition, pray and watch the exhibition without delay Look at the red wall and Baitasi, turn around the tower and pray for success 🙏 - 【 Feng Tang "I am a cat" exhibition 】 📍 Baitasi Street 📅 8.31-10.10 🈺 10am-6pm - Baitasi

Phoenix~Rivera

White Pagoda Temple, follow the locals in Beijing.

📍Address: Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 🚗Transportation: Shared bikes are convenient 👍️Must-visit attractions: White Pagoda Temple, Beijing: Located on Fuchengmen Inner Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, it is named after a white pagoda in the temple. The temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty and was designed and built by the famous Nepalese craftsman Anigo. It is the only complete relic of the Yuan Dynasty in Beijing. The White Pagoda Temple not only witnessed the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, but was also regarded as a symbol of national fortune. The existing Miaoying Temple White Pagoda is the earliest and largest Lama Pagoda in China, with important historical and cultural value. The residents in the surrounding hutongs are contented and plant various green plants to beautify the surrounding environment. It is very comfortable to walk into the hutongs. Although it is not gorgeous, it is a worldly atmosphere. 🎟️Ticket related: No reservation required, no tickets 💗Other tips: Slowly feel the old Beijing hutongs

Penelope Carmichael

This is a great place to take photos of the White Pagoda Temple. I found the best spot.

Recently, the Feng Tang Art Exhibition "I am a Cat" was held near the White Pagoda Temple. It is the first City Walk-style exhibition in Beijing. There are four exhibition halls around the White Pagoda in the nearby hutongs. It is very comfortable to stroll around the hutongs like a "cat" while visiting the exhibition! 🌟The theme of this exhibition is also very interesting: "Take the cat as a teacher" combined with the Zen style, and in the White Pagoda Temple block, there are temples and cats, a very dreamy linkage 📍There are three excellent locations for shooting the White Pagoda in the fourth stop of the exhibition, the White Pagoda Academy: 1️⃣There is a photo spot in the yard 2️⃣There is a skylight with five cats inside that can also be photographed 3️⃣Don't miss the yard inside, the best location is here, and it is also the location of my first picture! In addition, the entire exhibition is equivalent to turning around the tower, which also implies the blessing of good luck. The curators are really attentive!

Scarlett Turner Luna-27

I am a Cat, Feng Tang, Art Exhibition Introduction: I am a Cat, Art Exhibition, Baita Temple, Beijing, four spaces, over 60 works, from the perspective of a cat.

I am a Cat, Feng Tang, Art Exhibition 🍃Introduction: I am a Cat, Art Exhibition, Baita Temple, Beijing, four spaces, over 60 works, from the perspective of a cat, observing humans, and philosophical reflections on learning from cats. The hutongs in Beijing and early autumn, with a suitable temperature and clear and refreshing air, are especially suitable for strolling in the hutongs. ♨️Features: ✅The works are distributed in four spaces around Baita Temple, Baita Study, No. 3 Heng Hutong, Fufu, Baita Academy, four stops for sightseeing. ✅The first city walk-style exhibition, integrating art spaces into the hutongs of Beijing, experiencing the humanistic style of the hutongs, and strolling leisurely like a cat. ✅Innovative gameplay, you can exchange an exhibition ticket for a drink, and be a temporary "enjoyable cat" in the drink shop. After visiting multiple spaces and checking in, you can also exchange for a customized magnetic bookmark. —————————Merchant Information————————— 💐Store Name: Feng Tang [I am a Cat] Art Exhibition-Baita Temple, Beijing 🚇Location: No. 199A, Fuchengmen Street ✨Type: Art Exhibition ⌚Exhibition Date: August 31-October 10

DreamerSapphire1wef

One of the White Pagoda Temples in Beijing

The famous White Pagoda Temple in Beijing is right here! The White Pagoda Temple is located in Xicheng District, Beijing, with multiple bus lines stopping here, making it convenient for everyone to visit the White Pagoda Temple. The White Pagoda Temple is managed by the Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage. The White Pagoda Temple has a cultural and creative space, where there are not only a variety of cultural and creative products but also a large number of books on history, cultural heritage, art, and other subjects. Visitors can sit down and read some leisure books. One of the wonderful photo series for everyone to enjoy.

Mia_Donovan23

Ctrip's most successful trend-following! The underrated stunning beauty of Lanzhou

|||If you're tired of the pressure and troubles of the city Just take a weekend to see the vast Northwest Walk by the Yellow River and get close to the people living in Lanzhou When you're thirsty, have a cup of sweet pea milk tea and you'll feel satisfied Depart from Chengdu on Friday after work, sleep on the train overnight When you open your eyes in the morning, you've arrived in Lanzhou - 📍2-day 1-night itinerary ▪️DAY1: Arrive at Lanzhou Station - Check into hotel - Chenghuang Temple - Mother of the Yellow River Sculpture - Gansu Provincial Museum - Camel Lane - Lanshan Park Santai Pavilion for night view - Zhengning Road Snack Street ▪️DAY2: Gansu Provincial Library - Reader's Museum - Dunhuang Art Gallery - Zhongshan Iron Bridge - Lanzhou Stele Forest - White Pagoda Mountain Park . ✔️Lanzhou Transportation 🛫Plane: Has Zhongchuan International Airport, from the airport you can take the intercity high-speed rail for 20 yuan to Lanzhou high-speed rail station 🚅High-speed rail: Choose high-speed rail and train to go directly into the city center to save travel expenses 🏨Accommodation: Recommended to stay near Zhongshan Iron Bridge, convenient to go anywhere - 🚗Recommend taking the subway and bus, the price is similar to that of taxis and online car-hailing, do not recommend riding shared bicycles, there are no obvious bicycle lanes and the roads are very narrow . 🏞️Great Lanzhou attractions to visit 1⃣️White Pagoda Mountain Park Built during the Yuan and Ming dynasties, named after the White Pagoda Temple on the mountain top, it is a scenic viewpoint 2⃣️Zhongshan Iron Bridge A must-visit center of the Yellow River scenic line in Lanzhou, named in memory of Mr. Sun Yat-sen 3⃣️Lanshan Park Santai Pavilion The highest mountain in the city area, where you can overlook the entire city of Lanzhou, the night view is stunning 4⃣️Lanzhou Stele Forest A beautiful courtyard architecture collecting calligraphy and carvings from various dynasties 5⃣️Gansu Provincial Museum Famous for the 'Flying Horse of Gansu', also an important natural history museum 6⃣️Gansu Provincial Library A library with a large collection of books and the pinnacle of aesthetic design 7⃣️Dunhuang Art Gallery If you can't go to Dunhuang, come here first to see the Dunhuang exhibition and appreciate the charm of Dunhuang art 8⃣️Reader's Museum Origin of the 'Reader' magazine, a trip down memory lane for students 9⃣️Camel Lane Suitable for cultural street photography, located in the Hui district - 🍜Lanzhou Cuisine 🔴Lanzhou has 3⃣️ important night markets: Zhengning Road Snack Street, Nanguan Ethnic Flavor Street, and Dazhong Lane Night Market, the main night markets for locals and tourists, gathering Northwest specialty foods, go on your own · ✔️Must try Lanzhou beef noodles, mutton offal soup, sweet pea milk tea, Lao Mou's yak yogurt, milk egg fermented rice, Gao Dan cold noodles, spicy three items, sheep's feet, mutton skewers, tripe wrapped meat, lamb, and various other delicacies

WanderlustEuphoria

Passion for Museum Day

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 👍

Owen Martinez

Photo Guide | Grab all 9 photo spots of the White Pagoda in one go!

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.

Hannah.Brooks^66

I enjoy every sunny afternoon of admiring flowers in spring

Strolling around the White Pagoda Temple and wandering through the alleys, the red walls under the sunshine are too beautiful. I feel like taking a few snapshots every time I visit.📸 Now that the flowers are also blooming, it makes the White Pagoda Temple even more charming.🌸 📸 Miaoying White Pagoda Temple

The Hungry Backpacker

Come to Beijing, this treasure walking route for kids can cover 5 spots in one day

I would say this is the most suitable Citywalk route for walking with kids in Beijing; no need to rush around, no backtracking, this educational route is partly free, which is just perfect~ 🏁Route: Beijing Lu Xun Museum — White Pagoda Temple — Imperial Ancestral Temple — Beijing Geological Museum — Xishiku Church 🗺️Guide: ✅Beijing Lu Xun Museum Free, advance reservation required, entry with QR code or ID card; visiting time 1-2 hours, Many of Lu Xun's writings are included in middle and high school textbooks. Visiting the Lu Xun Museum to explore Lu Xun's life exhibits, see the desk with the character 'zao' from the textbooks, and stroll around the place where Lu Xun lived in Beijing has its own charm. Additionally, the cultural and creative hall offers various stamps (purchase required) ✅White Pagoda Temple Free for seniors over 60 and minors, 20 yuan for adults, visiting time 1 hour Many people take photos in the alleys next to the White Pagoda Temple. Taking children into the temple to explore is a good choice. The temple is not large, and you cannot enter the pagoda for a visit. The current White Pagoda is restored; the Sino-Nepalese cultural exchange exhibition inside is quite stunning, and there are free junior guides ✅Imperial Ancestral Temple Free for seniors over 60 and minors, 15 yuan for adults, visiting time 1 hour A place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped their ancestors and meritorious officials. It's not crowded, suitable for photography, and a traditional cultural baptism and influence for children ✅Beijing Geological Museum 15 yuan per adult, free for seniors over 60 and minors; visiting time 2-3 hours One of the oldest, richest in collections, and largest comprehensive geological museums in Asia; a national education base for middle and primary school students. The museum has 4 floors, with the Earth Hall on the first floor, Mineral and Rock Hall and Gem Exhibition Hall on the second floor, Prehistoric Life Hall on the third floor, and National Land Resources Exhibition Hall on the fourth floor; it will refresh your understanding of rocks and expand your knowledge; there are also various biological fossils, an enlightening journey for learning geography and biology ✅Xishiku Church Free One of the larger and older Catholic churches in Beijing, Gothic architectural style, great for taking photos and letting children learn about religious culture, the historical story of Xishiku, and a good place to appreciate different architectural styles 🚇Travel Take the subway line 2 to Fuchengmen, walk to Lu Xun Museum; Citywalk all the way, no need for taxis or transfers Follow me, share high-quality parenting information every week, activities, exhibitions, competitions, good places for walking with kids, good food, fun things, quickly know~ Less detours on the parenting journey~

FINLEY SCOTT

The viewing spot at Beijing citywalk's White Pagoda Temple is here

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

CHRISTIAN COBB

Wow! I never knew there were so many surprises at the White Pagoda Temple!

✨ 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🚶♀️!

Grace Clark

Beijing city walk, a treasure route that no one can refuse!

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😋

TravelMelodies

Off-the-Beaten-Path Flower Viewing Spot | The Magnolias at Baita Temple are in Bloom!

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🙋

Benjamin Kingsley

Viewing Lotus at the White Pagoda Temple (1)

After visiting the White Pagoda Temple, I noticed the lotus flowers in the pond were in full bloom. I immediately walked to the edge of the pond, observing the lotus while taking pictures. The lotus flowers here are indeed beautiful, brightly colored and captivating. It's truly rewarding to come here.

adeline_everhart_91

Beijing citywalk·Surroundings of Xicheng Baita Temple

I always feel that the atmosphere around the Baita Temple in Xicheng, Beijing is very attractive. The simple and quiet hutongs, the neighborhood scenes without commercial emotions, and the ancient white tower standing tall in the distance make this place like an undisturbed treasure area in the city. I like to walk around and relax in the heart by turning around in the hutongs. In just a few months, it seems more interesting here at the Baita Temple. After the "Youhang", the leader of the Beijing burger shop, opened a branch on the side of the hutong where the white tower can be seen - next door is the local meat pie old brand "Eryouju", the neighborhood planning is really interesting, the meat pie is like a "Beijing burger" - another "Beiping Machine" with rare craft beer and pancake as the signature and feature also settled in the nearby in a flash store way. And a few minutes walk away, another craft beer bar "El nido" (their main store in Andingmen is also top-notch in Asia) is also preparing for a new store. It can be said that half of the craft beer in Beijing is concentrated in the hutongs of a few hundred meters. In addition, interesting dessert shops, cultural and creative shops, and coffee shops have also appeared one after another in the surrounding area (especially recommended coffee shop "Taxi", lovers of Japanese deep roasting should not miss it). The gathering of businesses is sometimes vulgar, but such a gathering in a neighborhood full of local emotions can still be said to be wonderful. Seeing more people can further experience the temperature and color of Beijing through this temple, this street, this shop, and the familiar people here are particularly happy. -

leona_ortiz_london

After the snow, the White Pagoda Temple, listening to the sound of the bronze bell can comfortably spend an afternoon

The White Pagoda Temple in Beijing is the earliest and largest existing Lama Pagoda in China, and also the earliest Tibetan Buddhist Pagoda in Beijing. It is considered to be the oldest iconic building in Beijing. The full name of the White Pagoda Temple is Miaoying White Pagoda Temple, located in the West Second Ring Road, it is the only existing Yuan Dynasty building in Beijing city, with a long history. Winter comes and summer goes, inside and outside the temple. Blue sky, white clouds, red walls, white pagoda, standing quietly, quiet in the bustle, not many tourists, it is an important stop for tourists in Beijing. The White Pagoda Temple is a place of miracles, many people circle the pagoda here, clockwise around the pagoda three times to pray for good fortune, seeking children, wealth, health are very effective. On a windy day, the bronze bell on the top of the pagoda will jingle, close your eyes, listening to the sound of the bronze bell can comfortably spend an afternoon. Not only is the scenery good, the temple also runs a cultural and creative shop, inside there are all kinds of cultural and creative products, especially the refrigerator stickers, although a bit expensive, but beautifully made, the most surprising is, there are luminous ones!

MARCUS GARRETT

Free photo check-in! Beautiful snow scenery in Beijing!

Ah, finally looking forward to the first snow in Beijing As long as it snows in Beijing, the Forbidden City will definitely be on the hot search! But coincidentally, the first snow this year is on Monday! Closed! - Avoid the crowd, come to this West Fourth White Pagoda Temple! No need to buy tickets to go in! The outside is better than the inside Picture 1/2 is the alley on the right side of the White Pagoda Temple! Guan Xiaotong has checked in here Picture 3/4 is the second floor terrace of Polonio Coffee! You can take street views Picture 5/6 is the terrace of Yao Coffee☕! You can take a panoramic view of the White Pagoda Temple! Casual shots are very beautiful! Record the first snow in 2023 with photos❄️

genevieve.isabella.leclerc

The sound of Sanskrit is everywhere, making people feel relaxed and happy

The White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple reopened after its renovation in 2021, and today is my first time to visit. There happened to be a renovation exhibition, and I took a close look. I was deeply moved. There are too many ancient buildings in Beijing, and the work of protection and renovation is arduous. The renovation process is complex and the technology is exquisite. It adopts the traditional method of original shape, original materials, and original craftsmanship, with the principle of not changing the historical status of cultural relics, and truly and comprehensively preserves and continues the historical information of the White Pagoda. Look, there is a pair of Yuan Dynasty stone lions in a lying posture (Figure 5) in front of the second hall. Although they are severely damaged, they still have a majestic posture and are full of dynamism; The large Maitreya Buddha statue (Figure 4) in the Hall of Heavenly Kings, when you walk up to it, you can't help but stop, deeply infected by that smile; As soon as you step into the pagoda courtyard, the chirping of birds is endless. Many pigeons land on the high platform of the pagoda base. The solemn and solemn pagoda hangs the Qianlong imperial pen 'with six supernatural powers' plaque. The copper bell on the top of the pagoda rings. Close your eyes and listen to the copper bell and bird calls to spend a quiet time comfortably. It is said that walking around the pagoda clockwise three times, you can feel the blessings of this efficacious place, the sound of Sanskrit is everywhere, making people feel relaxed and happy.

PathfinderPursuits

Beijing's hottest in 23 years: A guide to Bai Ta Temple route and photo spots

Miao Ying Temple in Beijing, commonly known as Bai Ta Temple, was first built in the 16th year of Yuan Zhiyuan (1279) and rebuilt in the first year of Ming Tianshun (1457). The white pagoda in the temple is one of the earliest and largest Tibetan Buddhist pagodas from the Yuan Dynasty in China, and is a first-class national cultural relic protection unit. ⭐The white pagoda is 50.9 meters high and stands out against the blue sky, white clouds, red walls, and yellow tiles. In the mid-Qing Dynasty, the monks of Miao Ying Temple rented out halls and open spaces to small vendors, gradually becoming one of Beijing's famous temple fairs, mainly dealing in general merchandise, snacks, flowers, birds, fish, and insects. There is a custom of 'going to Bai Ta on August 8th'. Nowadays, this big white pagoda has become a good place for Beijing CIYTWALK. The temple gate, the surrounding hutongs, coffee shops, etc., can appreciate this Tibetan pagoda from different heights and dimensions. At the 'Tower Coffee' ☕ coffee shop's camping-style third-floor terrace, you can overlook the white pagoda. It is suggested to order a cup of coffee and take a break in the wind of the capital when seeing tourists taking pictures on the third floor without consumption. 🚘Address: No. 171, Fuchengmennei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 🚇Transportation: Subway Line 2 Inner Ring-Fuchengmen Station (Northeast Exit B); 💵Ticket: 20 yuan, you can just take pictures of the white pagoda without entering the temple. 📷Route and photo spots: Bai Ta Temple Pharmacy-Bai Ta Temple East Lane-Qianchaoshou Hutong-Bai Ta Lane-Anping Lane-Palace Gate East Fork-Tower Coffee (best view)-POLONIOC FEE (recent construction, poor view) 📣Note: The most popular photo of the front of the white pagoda and the red wall is a composite! There is no such photo spot! You can 🚶🏻walk➕🚲ride a shared bicycle 🕰Time: 1 hour ⭐Nearby: The Temple of Emperors of Past Dynasties, Lu Xun Museum of Beijing, Wan Song Laoren Tower, Guangji Temple, Shichahai, Prince Gong's Mansion.

William Caldwell

The White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple

The White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple, located in the Miaoying Temple on the north side of Fuchengmennei Street in Xicheng District, Beijing, is the earliest and largest Tibetan-style Buddhist pagoda in China that still exists today. This white pagoda has witnessed the history of the Yuan Dynasty and carries a rich cultural connotation. The origin of the White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple can be traced back to the second year of Liaoshouchang (1096 AD), when the temple was established and a pagoda was built to store precious relics, rosary beads, incense clay mini pagodas, and Dharani scriptures. In the eighth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1271 AD), Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, destroyed the old pagoda and decided to build a new large Lama pagoda, which is the current White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple. It took eight years to complete and the relics of Sakyamuni were enshrined in the pagoda. The architectural style of the White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple is unique and is a representative work of the original form of the Buddhist pagoda, Sutuo Po. The white pagoda is over 50 meters high and the base area is 810 square meters. The base has three layers, the lower layer is square and painted vermilion, with a door in front and a step bridge in front of the door. The middle and upper layers of the base are the Sumeru seat, which is in the shape of a 'leek', with corner pillars at the corners and clear contours. On the upper layer of the Sumeru seat, there are iron lamp niches all around, and on the Sumeru-style base, a huge lotus petal is built and carved out of bricks, coated with white ash, and molded into a huge lotus seat with a strong shape. The body of the pagoda is supported by five rings on the lotus seat. The body of the White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple is a huge inverted bowl, about nineteen meters in diameter, shaped like a treasure bottle, also known as the 'pagoda belly'. It has a round outline and is surrounded by seven iron hoops. Above the inverted bowl is the pagoda, the base of the pagoda is in the form of a Sumeru seat, and a pagoda body with a larger bottom and a smaller top stands on the seat. The body of the pagoda is a brick-built 'thirteen heavens'; a huge copper treasure cover, also known as a Huagai, is placed on top of the 'thirteen heavens'. There are thirty-six pairs of copper Buddha statues, Buddha words, and wind bells hanging around the Huagai, looking like tassels. Above the Huagai is the top of the pagoda, which is a small copper Lama pagoda. Inside the small Lama pagoda at the top of the white pagoda, there are many precious cultural relics, such as the 'Tripitaka' that was respectfully installed for the decoration of the white pagoda in the eighteenth year of Qianlong (1753 AD), a wooden Guanyin statue, a patchwork cassock, a five-Buddha crown, a 'Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra' handwritten by Qianlong, and a Tibetan 'Supreme Mantra', etc. There is also a Yuan Dynasty inscription preserved here, which are all important historical materials for studying this pagoda. In general, the White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple is a gem of ancient Chinese architecture and a witness to history and culture. It not only has extremely high artistic value, but also carries a profound cultural connotation. This white pagoda is not only one of the iconic buildings in Beijing, but also one of the must-visit ancient sites for tourists from all over the country and even the world.

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