Fayuan Temple, Beijing

Name: Fayuan Temple
Address: 7 Fayuansi Front St, Beijing, 100052, China
Telephone: +86 10 6353 3966

#56 among attractions in Beijing

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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Facts and practical information

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

Local name: 法源寺 Established: 645 (1379 years ago)Completed: 1437 (587 years ago)Coordinates: 39°53'2"N, 116°21'50"E

Address

7 Fayuansi Front St宣武区 (xuan wu qu)Beijing 100052 China

Contact

+86 10 6353 3966

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Day trips

Fayuan Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Niujie Mosque, Daguanyuan, Huguang Guild Hall, Taoranting Park.

~1680 ftW
Largest and oldest mosque in Beijing
Niujie Mosque, Beijing
9 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Beijing, the Niujie Mosque stands as a serene oasis of spirituality and architectural splendor. As the largest and oldest mosque in the capital city of China, it is not just a place of worship for the local Muslim community but...
1.2 miSW
Park
Daguanyuan, Beijing
31 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Beijing, Daguanyuan, also known as the Grand View Garden, offers a tranquil escape steeped in literary history. This picturesque garden is a real-life manifestation of the settings described in one of China's most celebrated novels...
0.8 miE
Museum, Concerts and shows, Ruins
Huguang Guild Hall, Beijing
20 min walk • The Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing is one of Beijing's most renowned Beijing opera theaters.
1 miSE
Park
Taoranting Park, Beijing
26 min walk • Taoranting Park is a major city park located in Xicheng District to the north of Beijing South railway station, in the southern part of the city.
1.3 miNE
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing
33 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, colloquially known as the Xuanwumen church or Nantang to the locals, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in the Beijing, China, Xicheng District, near the Beijing Financial Street.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre, Beijing
32 min walk • The Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre, located on a hutong in the Xuanwu District of Beijing, is one of the best-known Beijing opera theatres. It is also one of the oldest wooden theatres in China. Zhengyici means a temple for Zhengyi Xuantan Laozu.
0.6 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Changchun Temple, Beijing
16 min walk • The Beijing Changchun Temple is a Buddhist temple in Xuanwu District, Beijing, China. The temple also houses the Xuanwu Cultural Museum.
1.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing
34 min walk • The Central Conservatory of Music is a prestigious leading public music school of China and a member of Double First Class University Plan and former Project 211. Its campus is in the Xicheng District of Beijing, China, near Fuxingmen Station. It is a Chinese state Double First Class University, identified by the Ministry of Education.
~1880 ftW
Street
Niujie, Beijing
10 min walk • Niujie is a subdistrict at Guang'anmen, in Xicheng District in southwest Beijing, China. The name "Niujie" can refer to the street Niujie or to the neighborhood Niujie. The subdistrict was previously in Xuanwu District before the district was merged into Xicheng District in 2010.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Liulichang, Khanbaliq
26 min walk • Liulichang is a district in downtown Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings selling various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Caishikou, Beijing
17 min walk • Caishikou is a neighborhood in Beijing, situated in Xicheng District. Part of it, known as Caishikou Execution Grounds, was where most of Beijing's capital punishments were carried out during the Qing Dynasty and were open to public viewing. Caishikou is served by Caishikou Station, on lines 4 and 7 of the Beijing Subway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fayuan Temple?

Nearby attractions include Niujie Mosque, Beijing (9 min walk), Niujie, Beijing (10 min walk), Changchun Temple, Beijing (16 min walk), Caishikou, Beijing (17 min walk).

How to get to Fayuan Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fayuan Temple:

Bus

教子胡同南口 • Lines: 133 (5 min walk)
南横街路口西 • Lines: 133 (5 min walk)

Metro

Caishikou • Lines: 4, 7 (9 min walk)
Taoranting • Lines: 4 (13 min walk)