Coming to Tanzhe Temple for these few things is a must when visiting Beijing's royal temples

Here lies Beijing's largest and best-preserved ancient pagoda complex, with tomb pagodas of eminent monks from the Jin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, exuding solemnity and tranquility. Especially after the rain, when there's no one around, walking here can quickly calm even the most troubled mind. Compared to the bustling incense offerings at Tanzhe Temple, this place is very quiet, with uniquely shaped ancient pagodas that are highly appreciated! 1️⃣ Touching the Stone Fish: You need to climb up the mountain, which isn't very high. A leisurely walk takes about 15 minutes. It's one of the four treasures of the temple. Everyone touches it from head to tail. 2️⃣ Ancient Trees: The temple has a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, which turns yellow soon. Every year, many people come to see the ginkgo. 3️⃣ Praying and Returning Home: Everyone gets a stone 🐟. A friend bought a pink bracelet, which is very cute. There are also many adorable souvenirs to browse. 4️⃣ Vegetarian Meal: We happily arrived at an excellent vegetarian restaurant outside the temple, Jiafu Guesthouse. The environment is superb, and we dined in a small courtyard. 5️⃣ Exploring the Surrounding Tangu Valley: Known as Beijing's little Anaya, it has a Slow Flash Park, Berry Beans, One Way Street Bookstore, and an ice cream shop.