Fahai Temple Beijing

Fahai Temple Beijing

There are a good number of tourist attractions in Beijing to claim your attention as you go about exploring the city. In fact, there are so many of them that a visitor is often spoilt for choice. However, it should be pointed out that the temples in Beijing are indeed worth a detailed tour. The Fahai Temple is one of the temples in Beijing you must not forget to visit during this tour.

Located on the Cuiwei Mountain in the Shijingshan Distict of Beijing, the Fahai Temple is quite an interesting site to behold. It is said that the temple originally consisted of a group of buildings erected in a very compact manner. Besides, the walls of the temple were also adorned with many colorful murals. However, only a few of these murals have survived the test of time.

The murals are sure to catch your attention during a visit to the Fahai Temple in Beijing, China. Murals depicting subjects like the three-life Buddha, Buddhists attending a meeting and Brahma worshipping Lord Buddha are the most notable ones you will come across. Besides, all the murals at the Fahai Temple Beijing have been done up in the realist style adopted by the Chinese artisans during the medieval era.

It is believed that the Fahai Temple in Beijing, China was built in a span of five years and was finally completed in 1443 AD. An inscription ascribed to Emperor Zhu Qizhen is another attraction you must have a look at during your Fahai Temple visit. A trip to the Fahai Temple Beijing will also allow visitors to have a look at some very interesting videos about murals created when the Ming Dynasty was at the helm.

The Fahai Temple is open from 0900 hrs - 1700 hrs during summers and from 0900 hrs to 1630 hrs during winters. Moreover, the temple is easily accessible by bus or car. It must also be noted that an admission fee of 20 yuan is charged for adults 10 yuan for students.

Address:-

Moshikou, Shijingshan District, Beijing

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