Beijing Dongyue Temple, Beijing

Name: Beijing Dongyue Temple
Address: 141 Chaoyangmen Outer Ave, Beijing, 100000, China
Telephone: +86 10 6551 4148

#60 among attractions in Beijing

Temple, Buddhist temple

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Facts and practical information

The Temple of the Eastern Peak in Beijing is a Taoist temple in the Chaowai area, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. The temple is dedicated to the Great Deity of the Eastern Peak. "Eastern Peak" is the cosmological name of Mount Tai, the easternmost and holiest of the Five Sacred Mountains of China. Founded during the Yuan dynasty, the Eastern Peak Temple is the largest temple of Zhengyi Taoism in Beijing and protected as a national cultural spot. The temple also hosts the Beijing Folk Customs Museum. ()

Local name: 北京东岳庙 Coordinates: 39°55'25"N, 116°26'17"E

Address

141 Chaoyangmen Outer Ave朝阳区 (东四十条)Beijing 100000 China

Contact

+86 10 6551 4148

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Day trips

Beijing Dongyue Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beijing Ancient Observatory, Silk Street, Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Workers Stadium.

1.3 miSW
Historic site for stargazing
Beijing Ancient Observatory, Beijing
34 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 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Silk Street, Beijing
28 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.
1.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Taikoo Li Sanlitun, Beijing
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing's bustling Chaoyang District, Taikoo Li Sanlitun is a vibrant urban shopping center that stands as a beacon of modernity and style. This open-air mall, characterized by its contemporary architecture and trendy atmosphere, has become a...
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Workers Stadium, Beijing
12 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.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Workers Indoor Arena, Beijing
13 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.
1.3 miSE
Modern geometric building for TV offices
China Media Group Headquarters, Beijing
33 min walk • The China Media Group Headquarters is a 112 m, 27-story-tall office tower and television complex at 11 Fuxin Road in Haidian District, Beijing, China. Construction began in 1983 and was completed in 1986 with the official opening in 1987. It was named CCTV Headquarters or CCTV Building at the time was official inaugurated on 1988.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Poly Theatre, Beijing
21 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.
0.8 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Zhihua Temple, Beijing
21 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Park
Ritan Park, Beijing
16 min walk • A sun temple is a building used for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, dedicated to the sun or a solar deity. Such temples were built by a number different cultures and are distributed around the world including in India, China, Egypt, Japan and Peru.
1.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chang'an Grand Theater, Beijing
37 min walk • The Chang'an Grand Theater, located on East Chang'an Avenue, is a theatre in Beijing that specializes in Peking Opera performances.
~1710 ftSW
Postmodern architecture
Galaxy SOHO, Khanbaliq
9 min walk • Galaxy SOHO is an urban complex building located in Beijing, China. Built between 2009 and 2012, it is the first of three buildings designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid located in Beijing, along with Wangjing SOHO and Leeza SOHO.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beijing Dongyue Temple?

Nearby attractions include Chaoyangmen Outer Street, Khanbaliq (3 min walk), Chaoyangmen, Khanbaliq (6 min walk), Galaxy SOHO, Khanbaliq (9 min walk), Nandouya Mosque, Khanbaliq (11 min walk).

How to get to Beijing Dongyue Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beijing Dongyue Temple:

Metro

Dongdaqiao • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)
Chaoyangmen • Lines: 2, 6 (14 min walk)

Bus

Chaoyangmen • Lines: Brt2 (13 min walk)
东大桥 • Lines: Brt2 (14 min walk)