The name Badachu means Eight Great Sites, and refers to the eight Buddhist temples and monasteries scattered across Cuiwei, Pingpo and Lushi hills at the foot of Beijing's Western Hills Scenic Area. Photo: CRIENGLISH.com

Three sites in Badachu Park are most worthy of a visit. Lingguang Temple, is famous for stupa which stands majestically, the golden fish pond where the beautiful brocade carps swim delightedly, the heart sutra wall and arhats wall present splendid sight. Dabei Temple is noted for the lifelike eighteen arhats in the Hall of Mahavira which were molded by the famous sculptor Liu Yuan living in Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Xiangjie Temple, which is neatly laid out, have two steles inscribed the writings by the emperors Kangxi, Qianlong and Jiaqing.

Further information:

Admission: 10 yuan for Entrance Charge

20 yuan for Cable Car

CNY 40 for Slide

CNY 55 for Combination ticket (including Cable Car and Slide)

Opening Hours: 05:00 to 19:30

Bus Route: 311, 347, 389, 622, 958, 972...