Beijing North Peak Temple is located within the National Olympic Park in Chaoyang District, Beijing, adjacent to the Water Cube. Surrounded by modern architecture, this temple retains its ancient charm. As one of the ‘Five Peaks and Eight Temples’ in Beijing’s history, it now serves as a branch of the Beijing Folklore Museum.
Constructed during the Xuande era of the Ming Dynasty, the temple honors deities such as Bixia Yuanjun, Tianxian Niangniang, Songzi Niangniang, Dongyue Dadi, Guan Di, and Yao Wang.
The temple houses a bronze incense burner from the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty and a bronze bell from the Xuande era. Additionally, there are three ancient cypresses, with the oldest being over 500 years old, and five ancient locust trees, approximately 300 years old.
Although the renovated North Peak Temple is not as grand as it once was, it still exudes an antique charm, contrasting sharply with the modernity of the Water Cube, creating an interesting juxtaposition.
Opening hours: January 1st to October 17th, Tuesday to Sunday, 08:30-16:30; October 21st to December 31st, Tuesday to Sunday, 08:30-16:30; Closed all day on Mondays during both periods; Holidays such as New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, 08:30-16:30; October 18th-19th, 08:30-15:00; October 20th, 08:30-19:00.
