Hongluo Temple

 

Located at the foot of Hongluo Mountain, Hongluo Temple is 7 kilometers northwest of Huairou District. [beijing.cn]

Located at the foot of Hongluo Mountain, Hongluo Temple is 7 kilometers northwest of Huairou District. Originally erected in 348 AD and renovated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), it is the largest Buddhist temple in northern China. With wild flowers, various pines and fresh air, the temple is worth a visit, especially during the spring and summer. Visitors can burn incense and stroll from hall to hall under a shade created by the canopy of trees inside the yard.

Travel tips:

Don't miss: Bamboo Forest, Luohan Park, Guanyin Temple

Best time to visit: April to November

Admission: 40 yuan

Tel: +86-010-60681175/1639

Getting there: Take Bus 936 from Dongzhimen.