Yanshou Temple

The Yanshou Temple scenic area is located 2 kilometers north of Heishanzhai Village, Changling Town,[...]

The Yanshou Temple scenic area is located 2 kilometers north of Heishanzhai Village, Changling Town, Changping District, about 50 kilometers from downtown Beijing. Passing by the world-famous Ming Tombs. It is on the only way to Mutianyu Great Wall and Yinshan Pagoda Forest. The scenic area is famous for its cultural and natural landscapes such as strange pines, clear springs, ancient temples, ancient pagodas, mountains and forests. The temple enshrines the white marble statue of Sakyamuni and the jasper Avalokitesvara, which were presented by Canadian layman Mr. Luo Dao’an. The jasper Avalokitesvara is 1.2 meters high, rare in China and priceless. The strange pine in the world is vivid. The water of Yanshou Temple is clear, transparent, sweet and delicious. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the mountains are verdant. A main road passes in front of the temple. The three-bay temple gate is lined up. Entering the temple gate and looking up, a huge white marble ‘Buddha’ character stands on the high hill facing the sunrise. Walking north through the huge ‘Buddha’ gate, on the slopes on both sides of the road are old trees called ‘tribute chestnuts’. Yanshou Temple is at the end of this chestnut tree ditch. The temple is located on the gentle slope under the cliff. Standing on the steps in front of the mountain gate and looking far to the south, the verdant scenery of the mountains is all in sight. Entering the temple from the side door, the Bodhisattva Hall is filled with smoke. The plaque of ‘Sincerity is spiritual’ written by calligrapher Jia Songyang is hung high under the eaves. The couplets of ‘A stick of incense with sincerity and a cup of water for longevity’ are hung on the east and west sides of the column respectively. The Bodhisattva Hall is the second hall of Yanshou Temple. Inside the hall, there are white marble statues of Sakyamuni and jasper Avalokitesvara. The jasper Avalokitesvara statue is 1.2 meters high, rare in China and priceless. The Mahavira Hall is the third hall of Yanshou Temple and also the main building in the temple. Inside the hall, three Buddhas are enshrined, which are called the Three Buddhas of the Past, Present and Future, making Yanshou Temple a temple with complete Buddhist treasures of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

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Opening hours: Open from 08:00 to 17:00 from January 1st to December 31st.

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Must-see tips: 1. There are Dayang Mountain, Yinshan Mountain, Mutianyu, Huanghuacheng Reservoir and Ming Tombs nearby that can be visited together. 2. There are a series of activities here, such as fishing in May; mountain climbing competition in June; organizing summer camp activities for primary school students in July; Golden Chestnut Festival, wild fruit picking, wild barbecue and picnic activities in September and October. Tourists can participate in activities according to their own interests.

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