Zhihua Temple, Beijing

Name: Zhihua Temple
Address: No.5 Lumicang Hu Tong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China
Telephone: +86 10 6525 3670

#134 among attractions in Beijing

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites, History museum

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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. The temple was built in 1443 at the order of Wang Zhen, a powerful eunuch in the Rites Supervising Office of the court of the Zhengtong Emperor. ()

Local name: 智化寺 Coordinates: 39°54'58"N, 116°25'34"E

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No.5 Lumicang Hu Tong, Dongcheng District朝阳区 (朝阳)Beijing 100010 China

Contact

+86 10 6525 3670

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

Nearby attractions include: Wangfujing, Beijing Ancient Observatory, Silk Street, St. Joseph's Church.

1.2 miW
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Wangfujing, Beijing
30 min walk • Wangfujing is Beijing's most famous shopping district, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and a wide array of retail options. This bustling pedestrian street is located in the Dongcheng District and has been a commercial hub since the middle of the Ming Dynasty.
0.7 miS
Historic site for stargazing
Beijing Ancient Observatory, Beijing
18 min walk • The Beijing Ancient Observatory, a pretelescopic observatory in the bustling heart of Beijing, China, is a testament to the country's storied astronomical history and scientific heritage. Established in 1442 during the Ming Dynasty, this historical site is one of the...
1.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Silk Street, Beijing
27 min walk • Silk Street, known as Xiushui Street in Chinese, is a bustling and vibrant market located in the heart of Beijing, China. This indoor shopping haven is famed for its extensive range of goods, particularly silk products, clothing, and souvenirs.
1.1 miW
Church
St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, China, St. Joseph's Church stands as a serene oasis amid the bustling city streets. Known to locals as the Wangfujing Church or Dongtang, this Roman Catholic church is a testament to the city's rich tapestry of cultural and religious...
1.1 miNW
Expansive museum for Chinese artwork
National Art Museum of China, Beijing
28 min walk • The National Art Museum of China is located at 1 Wusi Ave, Dongcheng District, Beijing, People's Republic of China. It is one of the largest art museums in China, and is funded by the Ministry of Culture.
0.8 miNE
Temple, Buddhist temple
Beijing Dongyue Temple, Beijing
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1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Workers Stadium, Beijing
31 min walk • The Workers' Stadium, often called Gongti or Gong Ti, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Chaoyang District of north-eastern Beijing, China.
1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Beijing apm, Beijing
28 min walk • Beijing apm, also known as Xindong'an Plaza, is a shopping mall and office building at Wangfujing, Beijing, China. It is a commercial property developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties. It has a total area of 120,000 m2.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Workers Indoor Arena, Beijing
30 min walk • The Workers' Gymnasium is an indoor arena located west of the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, China. It was inaugurated in 1961 for the 26th World Table Tennis Championships. It hosted the boxing events at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the Judo events at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Poly Theatre, Beijing
31 min walk • The New Beijing Poly Plaza was completed in 2007. It was designed for the China Poly Group Corporation to serve as their new corporate headquarters, as well as a mix of commercial and cultural uses. It is located in Beijing, China northeast of the Forbidden City.
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Beijing Mall, Beijing
33 min walk • The Beijing Mall is a shopping mall at Wangfujing in Beijing, China, using the Phase II building of Beijing Hotel at 301 Wangfujing Street. It is developed by the New Yansha Group, a subsidiary of Beijing Tourism Group, and opened in July 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zhihua Temple open?

Zhihua Temple is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday 9 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zhihua Temple?

Nearby attractions include Yabaolu, Beijing (11 min walk), Galaxy SOHO, Khanbaliq (13 min walk), Chaonei No. 81, Beijing (14 min walk), Jianguomen Inner Street, Beijing (15 min walk).

How to get to Zhihua Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zhihua Temple:

Bus

朝阳门南 • Lines: 142, 200, 208, 44, 90 (9 min walk)
Chaoyangmen • Lines: Brt2 (16 min walk)

Metro

Chaoyangmen • Lines: 2, 6 (13 min walk)
Jianguomen • Lines: 1, 2 (17 min walk)

Train

Beijing (26 min walk)