Beijing Baiyun Guan (Quanzhen's First Congregation)

Quanzhen's first congregation in Taoism, Beijing Baiyun Guan is located outside the west side gate of Beijing, It is one of the three ancestral homes of Quanzhen Taoism. China Taoist Association, China Taoist Academy, China Taoist Culture Research Institute, China Taoist magazine and other, National Taoist organizations, colleges, Research institutions are all located here. The predecessor of Baiyun Guan was the Tang Dynasty's Tianchang Guan (739 AD), It is a relic of the Tang Dynasty. Due to fires and other reasons, it has been rebuilt several times, It was successively renamed as 'Shifang Tianchang Guan', 'Tai Chi Palace', 'Changchun Guan', It was renamed Baiyun Guan in the early Ming Dynasty. The architecture of Baiyun Guan is divided into middle, east, west, Three routes and the backyard, The scale is grand and the layout is compact. From Sanqing, Jade Emperor, To Zhao Gongming, Sun Simiao, Eight Cave Immortals, Bixia Yuanjun, Qiu Chuji, Quanzhen Seven Sons, All kinds of immortals gather. The backyard of Baiyun Guan is a quiet and elegant garden, Named Yunji Garden, also known as 'Little Penglai'. The center of the garden is the Jietai and Yunji Mountain House, The Jietai is the altar for the Quanzhen Taoist to teach, The 'Three Altars Great Precepts', Yunji Mountain House is the place where Quanzhen Taoist priests, Preach to the disciples who take the precepts. There is a custom among the people to meet the immortals at Baiyun Guan, Over time, the Baiyun Guan Temple Fair was formed. The Baiyun Guan Temple Fair is renowned in Beijing for its long opening hours, Prosperous incense, and unique characteristics. In addition to 'meeting the immortals', The most lively activities of the Baiyun Guan Temple Fair are: 'Touch the stone monkey' 'Hit the money eye' 'Worship the Tai Sui'. It is said that Beijing Baiyun Guan is the most effective Taoist place, Mainly pray for health and dispel diseases. Touch the three 'lucky monkeys' symbolizing 'fortune, rank, and longevity', Touch the 'four images' god special for dispelling diseases and disasters, The characteristics of the god special are mule body, donkey face, horse ears, and cow hooves. After praying for health and luck and lighting a stick of incense, Perform the Taoist 'three bows and nine knocks' ceremony, Sincerely made a wish, Hope to have the opportunity to come back to fulfill the vow next year. Baiyun Guan Address: No. 9 Baiyun Guan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing