Miaoying Temple, Beijing

Name: Miaoying Temple
Address: Beijing, China

#59 among attractions in Beijing

Buddhist architecture, Temple

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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. ()

Local name: 妙应寺 Coordinates: 39°55'25"N, 116°21'25"E

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西城区 (阜成门)Beijing China

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

Nearby attractions include: Prince Kung's Mansion, Houhai, Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Geological Museum of China.

1.4 miNE
Historic mansion with gardens and a museum
Prince Kung's Mansion, Beijing
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Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Houhai, Beijing
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0.4 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Geological Museum of China, Beijing
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1.2 miSE
Museum
Cultural Palace of Nationalities, Beijing
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0.8 miE
Church
Church of the Saviour, Beijing
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Buddhist architecture, Temple
Guangji Temple, Beijing
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1 miN
Church
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Beijing
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1 miNW
Cemetery
Zhalan Cemetery, Beijing
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Street
Fuxingmen Inner Street, Khanbaliq
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Street
Beijing Financial Street, Beijing
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Miaoying Temple?

Nearby attractions include Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Beijing (5 min walk), Geological Museum of China, Beijing (12 min walk), Guangji Temple, Beijing (13 min walk), China Foreign Affairs University, Khanbaliq (19 min walk).

How to get to Miaoying Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Miaoying Temple:

Bus

白塔寺南 • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)
白塔寺东 • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)

Metro

Fuchengmen • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Xisi • Lines: 4 (14 min walk)