Zhenjue Temple, Beijing

Name: Zhenjue Temple
Address: Beijing, China

#205 among attractions in Beijing

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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The Five Pagoda Temple, formally known as the "Temple of the Great Righteous Awakening" or "Zhenjue Temple" for short, is a Ming dynasty Buddhist temple located in Haidian District, Beijing, China. ()

Local name: 真觉寺 Coordinates: 39°56'42"N, 116°19'48"E

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西城区 (西直门)Beijing China

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

Nearby attractions include: Beijing Zoo, Paleozoological Museum of China, Purple Bamboo Park, Beijing Planetarium.

~1600 ftS
Long-running zoo with giant pandas
Beijing Zoo, Beijing
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of China's bustling capital, Beijing Zoo stands as an illustrious sanctuary for wildlife, offering a verdant retreat for both animals and nature enthusiasts alike. Established in 1906, this historic zoo has evolved to become one of the oldest...
0.6 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
Paleozoological Museum of China, Beijing
16 min walk • The Paleozoological Museum of China, situated in the bustling city of Beijing, is a notable institution dedicated to showcasing the prehistoric life that once roamed the vast lands of what is now China. This museum houses an impressive collection of fossils and relics...
0.9 miW
Park, Lake
Purple Bamboo Park, Beijing
25 min walk • Purple Bamboo Park is one of the seven largest parks in Beijing, China. It is located in the Haidian District of northwestern Beijing. The park consist of three connecting lakes covering over a total area of 48 hectares.
0.6 miS
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Beijing Planetarium, Beijing
16 min walk • The Beijing Planetarium is a planetarium in Beijing, China. The planetarium comprises two main buildings, Building A & B. Building A, which was built in 1957, contains the Celestial Theater, an Eastern Exhibition Hall and a Western Exhibition Hall.
1.1 miSE
Cemetery
Zhalan Cemetery, Beijing
30 min walk • Zhalan Cemetery is a former Jesuit burial ground in Beijing. It was initially established in the late Ming Dynasty for the burial of Matteo Ricci. The current setup is a restoration using original carved tombstones, following multiple episodes of desecration and turmoil during the Boxer Rebellion, the 1950s and the Cultural Revolution.
0.4 miW
Library
National Library of China, Beijing
11 min walk • The National Library of China is the national library of the People's Republic of China and is one of the largest libraries in the world. It contains over 41 million items as of December 2020. It holds the largest collection of Chinese literature and historical documents in the world.
~1770 ftW
Temple
Five Pagoda Temple, Beijing
9 min walk • The Five Pagoda Temple, formally known as the "Temple of the Great Righteous Awakening" or "Zhenjue Temple" for short, is a Ming dynasty Buddhist temple located in Haidian District, Beijing, China.
0.6 miNW
Temple
Dahui Temple, Beijing
16 min walk • The Dahui Temple, literally Temple of Great Wisdom, is a Ming Dynasty Buddhist temple located in Beijing. It is located in the western Haidian District of the city. It lies in the street Dahui Si Road near the Xueyuan Nan Road. It was first built in 1513, and restored in 1757.
0.6 miSE
Convention center
Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing
15 min walk • The Beijing Exhibition Center was established in 1954 as a comprehensive exhibition venue in Beijing, China. Built in the Sino-Soviet architectural style that was popular in the 1950s, the Beijing Exhibition Center contains three large exhibition halls as well as museums.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Minzu University of China, Beijing
24 min walk • Minzu University of China is a national university in Haidian District, Beijing, China designated for ethnic minorities in China. Minzu University is the top university in China for ethnic minorities.
1.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing
36 min walk • Beijing Institute of Technology, is a national leading co-educational public university, located in Beijing, China. It was established in 1940 in Yan'an, Shaanxi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zhenjue Temple?

Nearby attractions include Beijing Zoo, Beijing (8 min walk), Five Pagoda Temple, Beijing (9 min walk), Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing (10 min walk), National Library of China, Beijing (11 min walk).

How to get to Zhenjue Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zhenjue Temple:

Bus

大柳树南站 • Lines: 26, 388 (8 min walk)
中苑宾馆 • Lines: 305 (8 min walk)

Metro

Beijing Zoo • Lines: 4 (15 min walk)
National Library • Lines: 16, 4, 9 (18 min walk)

Train

Beijingbei (24 min walk)