Xuanren Temple, Beijing

Name: Xuanren Temple
Address: No.2 Beichizi Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100006, China
Telephone: +86 10 5128 6055

#143 among attractions in Beijing

Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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The Xuanren Temple is a Taoist temple in Beijing, China. Located in the Dongcheng District, it was built in 1728 during the Qing Dynasty. ()

Local name: 宣仁庙 Coordinates: 39°55'21"N, 116°24'11"E

Address

No.2 Beichizi Main Street, Dongcheng District东城区 (王府井)Beijing 100006 China

Contact

+86 10 5128 6055

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

Nearby attractions include: Forbidden City, Wangfujing, Jingshan Park, Palace of Heavenly Purity.

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0.7 miSW
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Expansive museum for Chinese artwork
National Art Museum of China, Beijing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Xuanren Temple open?

Xuanren Temple is open:

Monday 12 am - 11:31 pm
Tuesday 12 am - 11:31 pm
Wednesday 12 am - 11:31 pm
Thursday 12 am - 11:31 pm
Friday 12 am - 11:31 pm
Saturday 12 am - 11:31 pm
Sunday 12 am - 11:31 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Xuanren Temple?

Nearby attractions include Beijing Capital Theatre, Beijing (5 min walk), National Art Museum of China, Beijing (9 min walk), China/Avant-Garde Exhibition, Khanbaliq (10 min walk), Dongsi Mosque, Beijing (10 min walk).

How to get to Xuanren Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Xuanren Temple:

Metro

National Art Museum • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Dongsi • Lines: 5, 6 (11 min walk)

Bus

美术馆北 • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
沙滩路口南 • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)