Spring Flowers Bloom at Dajue Temple

Dajue Temple in the Western Hills of Beijing is a famous ancient temple with a history of nearly a thousand years. It was first built in 1068, the fourth year of the Xian Yong reign of the Liao Dynasty, and was called Qingshuiyuan. In later dynasties, the temple was renovated or rebuilt. During the Yuan Dynasty, Qingshuiyuan was renovated and renamed Lingquan Temple. In 1428, the third year of Xuande reign of the Ming Dynasty, Lingquan Temple was demolished and rebuilt, and renamed Dajue Temple. The current temple buildings are well preserved, with ancient trees and lush flowers and plants. Every spring, the flowers, plants, and trees in the temple bloom, decorating the simple and solemn Dajue Temple with beauty. The ancient magnolia tree at the Siyi Hall of Dajue Temple has a history of more than 300 years. Every spring, when it blooms, it looks like a modest gentleman, ready to go, using the strength accumulated over a year to continue its tradition of taking the stage. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, emperors would personally visit Dajue Temple to offer incense and worship Buddha on important festivals or celebrations. The magnolia blooming season was an important time for royal blessings. Magnolia flowers in Dajue Temple are not only a natural landscape, but also a cultural symbol, representing the temple's long history and the profound heritage of Buddhist culture. Today, the spring flowers at Dajue Temple have become a hot spot for spring tourism in Beijing, attracting countless tourists to appreciate the perfect combination of ancient temples and nature. Address: No. 9 Dajue Temple Road, Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District, Beijing Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)