Beijing: Buddhist Architecture

Places and attractions in the Buddhist architecture category

Yonghe Temple

Vibrant Tibetan Buddhist temple complex Yonghe Temple, also known as the Lama Temple, is a sanctuary of serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of Beijing, China. This exquisite temple complex serves as a prominent house of worship and a remarkable example of Tibetan Buddhist architecture.

Badachu

Nestled in the serene outskirts of Beijing, Badachu is a tranquil haven that stands as a testament to the city's profound spiritual heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple complex, which translates to "Eight Great Sites," comprises a series of eight temples...

Wanshou Temple

Wanshou Temple, nestled in the heart of Beijing, China, is a cultural gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the nation's rich Buddhist heritage. This historical temple, whose name translates to "Temple of Longevity," was originally constructed during the Ming Dynasty...

Temple of Azure Clouds

Buddhist temple in scenic surrounds The Temple of Azure Clouds, or Biyun Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Western Hills, just outside the north gate of Fragrant Hills Park, in Haidian District, Beijing, China, approximately 20 km from the city center.

Fayuan Temple

Revered Buddhist temple with artifacts The Fayuan Temple, situated in the southwest quarter of central Beijing, is one of the city's oldest and most renowned Buddhist temples.

Tanzhe Temple

The Tanzhe Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in the Western Hills, a mountainous area in western Beijing. At one time, it was one of the most important temples in the nation. The temple is located near China National Highway 108 in the Mentougou District of Beijing.

Miaoying Temple

The Miaoying Temple, also known as the "White Stupa Temple", is a Chinese Buddhist temple on the north side of Fuchengmennei Street in the Xicheng District of Beijing. There were temples built on the sites since the Liao and Yuan dynasties. The temple's famous white stupa also dates to the Yuan Dynasty.

Big Bell Temple

The Big Bell Temple, or Da Zhong Temple, originally known as Jue Sheng Temple, is a Buddhist temple located on North 3rd Road in Beijing, China. The Big Bell Temple was built in 1733 during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty.

Dajue Temple

The Dajue Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the Haidian District of western Beijing, China. It was founded in the 11th century, and the current temple dates to a reconstruction in the 15th century during the Ming Dynasty.

Wofo Temple

Wofo Temple is a Buddhist temple located near the Beijing Botanical Garden 20 kilometres from the center of Beijing. The temple is the location of a recumbent Buddha sculpture, created in 1321.

Guangji Temple

The Guangji Temple is a Buddhist temple located at inner Fuchengmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. It is also the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China, founded by Master Xuyun, who is the father of modern Buddhism and hailed from Zhenru Temple.

Jietai Temple

Jietai Temple is a Buddhist temple in Mentougou District in western Beijing. It was constructed during the Tang dynasty, with major modifications made during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Pagoda of Cishou Temple

The Pagoda of Cishou Temple, originally known as Yong'anwanshou Pagoda, is a 16th-century stone and brick Chinese pagoda located in the Buddhist Cishou Temple of Balizhuang, a suburb of Beijing.

Bailin Temple

The Bailin Temple, also known as the "Monastery of the Cypress Grove", is a 14th century Tibetan Buddhist temple and monastery located in Beijing, China.

Guanghua Temple

Guanghua Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 31 Ya'er Hutong, north of Shichahai in the Xicheng District of Beijing, China. Founded during the Yuan dynasty, it is one of Beijing's most renowned Buddhist temples.

Yunju Temple

Yunju Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Fangshan District, 70 kilometers southwest of Beijing and contains the world's largest collection of stone Buddhist sutra steles in the world.

Lingguang Temple

Lingguang Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the east hillside of Mount Cuiwei, in the Shijingshan District of Beijing. The temple is renowned for its collection of the tooth relic of the Buddha.

Zhihua Temple

The Zhihua Temple is a Ming dynasty-era Buddhist temple in Beijing, China. It is located in the Lumicang hutong, in the Chaoyangmen area of Dongcheng District, within the Second Ring Road to the north of Jinbaojie Street, west of the Yabaolu area.

Changchun Temple

The Beijing Changchun Temple is a Buddhist temple in Xuanwu District, Beijing, China. The temple also houses the Xuanwu Cultural Museum.

Fahai Temple

The Fahai Temple is Ming Dynasty Buddhist temple located at the foot of Cuiwei Mountain, about two kilometers to the north-east of Moshikou, Shijingshan District, Beijing, China. It was declared as a national cultural relic protection unit in 1988. It is located within Fahai Temple Forest Park.