Guangji Temple, Beijing

Name: Guangji Temple
Address: Fuchengmennei Street (阜成门内大街; Fùchéngménnèidàjiē), Beijing, China

#105 among attractions in Beijing

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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The Guangji Temple is a Buddhist temple located at inner Fuchengmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. It is also the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China, founded by Master Xuyun, who is the father of modern Buddhism and hailed from Zhenru Temple. The current abbot is Shi Yanjue. ()

Local name: 广济寺 Completed: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 39°55'24"N, 116°21'58"E

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Fuchengmennei Street (阜成门内大街; Fùchéngménnèidàjiē)西城区 (阜成门)Beijing China

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

Nearby attractions include: Beihai Park, Zhongshan Park, Prince Kung's Mansion, Houhai.

0.9 miE
Park
Beihai Park, Beijing
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park stands as an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling cityscape. This ancient imperial garden, with a history that spans over a millennium, is one of the oldest and most well-preserved royal gardens in China.
1.5 miSE
Park
Zhongshan Park, Beijing
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Zhongshan Park stands as a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This verdant sanctuary, located to the west of the Forbidden City, is a testament to China's rich imperial history and its modern commitment to preserving green...
1.1 miNE
Historic mansion with gardens and a museum
Prince Kung's Mansion, Beijing
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Prince Kung's Mansion stands as a majestic testament to the grandeur of imperial China. This historical complex, now serving as a museum, was once the residence of Prince Gong, a prominent figure during the Qing Dynasty.
1.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Houhai, Beijing
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Beijing, Houhai is a scenic lake that serves as a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Surrounded by old hutongs and traditional courtyards, Houhai is part of Shichahai, a historic area that includes three lakes: Qianhai (Front Lake)...
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Beijing
11 min walk • The Beijing Lu Xun Museum is a cultural site dedicated to the memory of Lu Xun, one of China's most prominent and influential writers of the 20th century. Located in the capital city of Beijing, the museum celebrates the life and works of the man often hailed as the...
~610 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Geological Museum of China, Beijing
3 min walk • The Geological Museum of China, built in 1916, is a geological museum, boasting 200 thousand specimens. This museum is located in the Xisi area of Beijing and opened on October 1, 1959. It is the earliest geological scientific museum of China. At present, the Geological Museum of China has more than 100,000 geological specimens.
0.5 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Miaoying Temple, Beijing
13 min walk • The Miaoying Temple, also known as the "White Stupa Temple", is a Chinese Buddhist temple on the north side of Fuchengmennei Street in the Xicheng District of Beijing. There were temples built on the sites since the Liao and Yuan dynasties. The temple's famous white stupa also dates to the Yuan Dynasty.
1 miS
Museum
Cultural Palace of Nationalities, Beijing
25 min walk • The Cultural Palace of Nationalities is in Beijing's Xicheng District, on West Chang'an Avenue. Built in September 1959, it is one of the Ten Great Buildings and was registered as the first of 55 museums in the city.
1.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
Guo Moruo Residence, Beijing
37 min walk • The Guo Moruo Residence is the former residence of Guo Moruo in West Qianhai Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
~1960 ftE
Church
Church of the Saviour, Beijing
10 min walk • The Church of the Saviour, also known as the Xishiku Church or Beitang, is a historic Catholic church in the Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
1.5 miNE
Temple
Huode Zhenjun Temple, Beijing
38 min walk • The Huode Zhenjun Temple, also known as the Fire God Temple, located near the Shichahai in central Beijing, is a prominent Taoist temple of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Guangji Temple?

Nearby attractions include Geological Museum of China, Beijing (3 min walk), Church of the Saviour, Beijing (10 min walk), Pagoda of Monk Wansong, Beijing (10 min walk), Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Beijing (11 min walk).

How to get to Guangji Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guangji Temple:

Bus

西四路口西 • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
大红罗厂西口 • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Metro

Xisi • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Ping'anli • Lines: 19, 4, 6 (16 min walk)