Dahui Temple, Beijing

Name: Dahui Temple
Address: Beijing, China

#208 among attractions in Beijing

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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. The temple is known for its Buddhist sculptures: 28 colored Buddhist statues, all over three meters tall. These carving are described to be great works of art of the Ming era. ()

Local name: 大慧寺 Coordinates: 39°57'6"N, 116°19'23"E

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海淀区 (中关村)Beijing China

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

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

0.9 miSE
Long-running zoo with giant pandas
Beijing Zoo, Beijing
22 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...
1.1 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
Paleozoological Museum of China, Beijing
29 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...
1 miSW
Museum, Buddhist architecture, Art museum
Wanshou Temple, Beijing
26 min walk • Wanshou Temple, nestled in the heart of Beijing, China, is a cultural gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the nation's rich Buddhist heritage. This historical temple, whose name translates to "Temple of Longevity," was originally constructed during the Ming Dynasty...
0.9 miSW
Park, Lake
Purple Bamboo Park, Beijing
24 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.
1.2 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Big Bell Temple, Beijing
31 min walk • The Big Bell Temple, or Da Zhong Temple, originally known as Jue Sheng Temple, is a Buddhist temple located on North 3rd Road in Beijing, China. The Big Bell Temple was built in 1733 during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing dynasty.
1.1 miS
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Beijing Planetarium, Beijing
30 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.
0.4 miS
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.
0.6 miS
Temple
Five Pagoda Temple, Beijing
15 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 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Zhenjue Temple, Beijing
16 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.
1.2 miSE
Convention center
Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing
30 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.
0.5 miW
Universities and schools
Minzu University of China, Beijing
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dahui Temple?

Nearby attractions include Weigongcun, Beijing (9 min walk), National Library of China, Beijing (11 min walk), Minzu University of China, Beijing (13 min walk), Five Pagoda Temple, Beijing (15 min walk).

How to get to Dahui Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dahui Temple:

Bus

大慧寺 • Lines: 26 (3 min walk)
大慧寺路西口 • Lines: 319, 86, 特19 (4 min walk)

Metro

Weigongcun • Lines: 4 (12 min walk)
National Library • Lines: 16, 4, 9 (20 min walk)