[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Bixiayuanjun Temple (Updated Aug)

I have been in Shijingshan for 30 years. It was my first time to come to Shijingshan. I went to Gongbei Pavilion, which is often seen from a distance. I was so emotional. The Bixia Yuanjun Temple, halfway up the mountain, is a good place to go. It's quiet and comfortable to drink tea in the yard in summer. The building next door is under construction now. I hope it can be finished before summer, so it's a good place to take a walk ~ If you come to Shougangyuan, you can come for a walk. If you come here specifically, you can't do it for now. If you live nearby, you can come and climb a small hill. It's a kind of exercise

The autumn air is crisp, and I like to go out for a walk 🍀. Relax on weekends without traveling far, I unlocked new ways to play in old Beijing ✌. Let's say, Shijingshan, which grew up with me, how many more surprises are waiting to be discovered 😝. In the fairy mountain blessed land, I had cultural and creative tea drinks, learned the basics of Tai Chi with the inheritor teacher, climbed the Gongbei Pavilion, and enjoyed the scenery of Shougang. A day of unlocking rich experiences, good mood, and new friends +💯. 🗺Tour route: Bixia Yuanjun Temple → Gongbei Pavilion → Shougang Park Shangri-La 🚙Transportation: For self-driving, navigate to "Xianshan Fudi Teahouse" and park at "Shougang Park P4 Parking Lot", then walk up the mountain. ⏰Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. 👉Bixia Yuanjun Temple: 10:30-16:30 👉Gongbei Pavilion: 10:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:00) 💌Visit Yuanjun Temple, many stories of Shijingshan This ancient building complex of Bixia Yuanjun Temple, which has a history of more than 500 years, reopened in May this year after renovation 👏. It is expected to be the next popular attraction, giving everyone a sneak peek. Bixia Yuanjun Temple is built on the mountain, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. On the way up the mountain, you can only hear the wind blowing through the leaves 🍃 and the clear sound of cicadas, so quiet that you can hear your own breathing. While feeling nature, "looking inward" is also a kind of practice. Surrounded by green pines and cypresses, the "Xianshan Fudi" new Chinese-style teahouse is a striking red ❤. Enjoy tea and chat with a few friends or sit alone in the courtyard to enjoy the sunlight, both are extremely pleasant. The drinks in the treasure gourd are so exquisite that you can't bear to drink them. The taste and shape are very similar to beer popsicles, which I have seen for the first time. When cultural creativity meets afternoon tea, it is really romantic 💐 💫I practiced Tai Chi in the ancient temple I will never forget this immersive experience. The teacher, as an inheritor, has an immortal demeanor. He was very patient in teaching us every move, making us beginners feel no burden and very stress-relieving. Tai Chi is not just a simple form of boxing; it is derived from nature. Having the opportunity to practice surrounded by ancient buildings is really wonderful 😎. 🔭Climb the Gongbei Pavilion and overlook Shougang Park Walking up the mountain with laughter, you can already see the distant scenery along the way. After climbing the Gongbei Pavilion, it is worth a big "Wow" 😀. On a clear day ☀, you can overlook Shougang Park, gaze at the Western Hills, and take in the winding Yongding River. Seeing this city I love from a different perspective, the feeling is different. Whether taking landscape or portrait photos here, they are very photogenic 📷. 🏠A different Shougang Park Shangri-La Shangri-La, transformed from the original Shougang power plant building, retains the structure of the industrial site and continuously innovates on this basis. It's really city-like‼️ Lotus leaf boats 🚣, spiral staircases, bird installations 🕊, every step is a carefully designed unique story. The flow of light and shadow makes photo-loving friends unable to stop. During the break, we also did a small psychological test, and the teacher explained it. Understanding oneself is the beginning of change. A day in oxygen-rich Shijingshan was really wonderful ✨

Shijingshan Ancient Building Complex | Bixia Yuanjun Temple Bixia Yuanjun is a Taoist mountain deity worshiped in North China. Her main temple is on Mount Tai, and she is respectfully called the Holy Mother of Mount Tai, Bixia Yuanjun. In folklore, she is referred to as the Lady of Mount Tai, with her full title being the Celestial Jade Maiden of the Eastern Peak, Bixia Yuanjun. Dongtian Gate, a late Ming Dynasty structure. It faces east and is a brick and stone arched gate; the stone walls on both sides of the gate have carvings. This place consists of three parts: Bixia Yuanjun Temple, Yuanjun Hall, and Sky Temple. ◼️ Bixia Yuanjun Temple (post-modern architecture), a replica based on the original configuration, with a plaque reading 'Bixia Yuanjun Temple' above the beam. Upon entering the courtyard, there are three main halls and additional halls on the east and west sides. ◼️ Yuanjun Hall, only a small part of the structure remains, and it is also a reconstructed hall. 🔘 In front of the hall are two stone steles, with almost illegible inscriptions. 🔘 There is a Qing Dynasty poetry stele, inscribed with poems by poets Gui Bencheng and Fang Rulin about climbing the mountain. 🔘 Opposite the hall is a reconstructed opera stage. 🔘 Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the 18th day of the 4th lunar month is celebrated as Bixia Yuanjun's birthday, and a temple fair is held here, known as the Shijingshan Temple Fair. 🔘 Timeline of the construction of Bixia Yuanjun Temple: ① Bixia Yuanjun Temple is located on the southern slope of Shijingshan and was first built during the Zhengde period of Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty, funded by the eunuch Qian Ning, a close attendant of the emperor. ② During the Ming Dynasty In the first year of the Jiajing period (1522), to vent his dissatisfaction with the eunuch Qian Ning's flattery and treason, Emperor Jiajing ordered the destruction of all buildings constructed by Qian Ning, including Bixia Yuanjun Temple. During the Wanli period, the eunuch Dong Changshi rebuilt Bixia Yuanjun Temple. ③ During the Qing Dynasty In the 31st year of the Qianlong period (1766), the temple was renovated by 'scholars, commoners, merchants, and benevolent people from Beixinan' and 'devout men and women from nearby villages.' This place is rich with ancient pines and cypresses, has an ancient well, and still has 4/5 of its mysterious areas yet to be opened!

· "A mountain is not famous for its height but for the presence of immortals." After reading through the vast oceans, there is a place called "Immortal Mountain" by the ancients, which is Shijingshan⛰️. Located in West Beijing, Shijingshan⛰️ is not just a place name, but also a place with culture and history~ · In the national intangible cultural heritage "Legends of the Yongding River," it is said that over 4,000 years ago, Shijingshan had many names such as "Jieshi Mountain," "Shijing Mountain," etc., before finally settling on the name "Shijingshan"⛰️. This place was also once a thriving holy land for cultivating immortals😎 · Shijingshan Ancient Wells: The Springs of Time of the Shijingshan Twin Eyes Ancient Wells look like two small wells, resembling a pair of eyes👀.😁 It is said that in ancient times, there was only one perilous path in Shijingshan. A woman climbing the South Heaven Gate suddenly fainted and was rescued by a water-carrying monk. After waking up, the woman found herself paralyzed in both legs and became silent and reticent. The monk took care of her diligently, disregarding his own carelessness that led to a broken leg, prioritizing the woman's water needs first. The sweet source of the ripples of time, it is said to be a generous gift from a donor, nourishing the hearts and daily lives of the practitioners in the ancient building complex of the Bixia Yuanjun Temple. · Bixia Yuanjun Temple: It is said that this place is very effective for those praying for children. Among the quiet courtyards, every stone carving is a banner and words of blessing, also known as the "Descendants Hall," where ancient people would pray for children and tie dolls👶🏻. Upon entering, on the left hand side, there is also a Fortune and Prosperity Tea🍵. In this blessed land of the Immortal Mountain, take a rest and have a cup of tea🍵, as if you are outside the mundane world, very comfortable~ · Gongbei Pavilion: This is the highest point of the entire "Shijingshan," at an altitude of 188 meters. Standing at the highest point of the Gongbei Pavilion, you can look far into the distance, overlooking the entire Shougang Park, with the slow-flowing Yongding River in view😎. Iconic attractions are all within sight~ Sitting in the 188club cafe on the 3F and having a cup of coffee, watching the urban scroll of West Beijing~ The mood is exceptionally pleasant😀 Ps: Those who come to the Gongbei Pavilion must remember to make a reservation for entry~ ⏰Admission time: Every Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 10:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:00)