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🌟 Highlights: The White Water Temple, originally named White Water Longevity Peak Zen Temple, is located in the north of Yubai Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing, China. It was founded in the early years of the Qiantong period of the Liao Dynasty (1101), and during its heyday, the temple was bustling with worshippers and was the center of the Huayan sect of Buddhism during the Liao and Jin dynasties. The White Water Temple has a long history, and its architecture and Buddha statues are full of mystery, with their bizarre shapes commanding the utmost respect from onlookers. In addition, the temple's golden Buddha statue, the statues of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara with four faces, and the Yunlei Pavilion also attract many tourists. 📍 Detailed address: At the foot of Jincheng Mountain, north of Yubai Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing 🚉 Transportation strategy: Subway + Bus: Exit from Apple Garden subway station D exit, walk to the north gate of Apple Garden subway station, take bus No. 892, get off at White Water Temple station, then walk to the White Water Temple. Self-driving: Depart from Mentougou, drive along the Jingmen Expressway to the Junzhuang exit, head east along Junzhuang Road, pass through Yangtou and Yanchi, and finally reach the White Water Temple. 🕙 Business hours: The opening hours of the White Water Temple are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, after which you cannot stay or lodge. 🧳 Preparations before departure: Pay attention to the opening hours: The opening hours of the White Water Temple are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, after which you cannot stay or lodge. Pay attention to dress: Those who are not properly dressed or bare-chested are prohibited from entering. Pets and 'Buddha flirts' are not allowed inside. It is forbidden to bring your own incense and candles, but buying them inside the temple is not cheap. It is not recommended to visit on major holidays. 🗓 Tour route: On the right hand side is the Car God Hall, next to which is the Nine Lions Wall; After viewing the Nine Lions Wall, turn left to Bodhi Road, where the main attractions are located; Continue along Bodhi Road, and you will see Yunlei Pavilion, a famous landmark of the White Water Temple; Past Yunlei Pavilion, continue upwards to the mountain gate, with a Hengha Erjiang on each side; After entering the mountain gate, the first thing you see is the Hall of Heavenly Kings, where the Four Heavenly Kings are enshrined; Through the Hall of Heavenly Kings and further up is the Mahavira Hall, where you can take photos outside; To the left of the Mahavira Hall is a pagoda passed down from the Liao Dynasty, built by Master Yuanzheng; After viewing the pagoda, climb up the stairs, and above is the Guanyin Hall; After exiting the mountain gate, there is an ancient Buddha cave opposite, where you can ask for incense and lotus lamps. 🖼 Dining recommendations nearby: Local delicacies include Mentougou intangible cultural heritage foods such as White Water Temple stuffed tendons and wing-wrapped meat. There is also a vegetarian restaurant in the White Water Temple, but the dishes are quite expensive 🏨 Accommodation recommendations nearby: White Water Cloud View Wild Camp: Located in Yubai Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou, right next to the White Water Temple. The camp is surrounded by mountains, with high oxygen content and no light or noise pollution, suitable for children to get close to nature. Hongyan Valley Red Brick Courtyard Homestay: The rooms are newly renovated, suitable for family stays and team building, and there is also a large conference room.
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Posted: Apr 29, 2024
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