[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Wanshou Temple (Updated Jul)

#cherryblossom25 Wanshou Temple offers a quiet, romantic escape with its red walls and the sweet fragrance of wintersweet (腊梅), a flower that blooms in the cold winter. Though the number of wintersweet trees is limited, their beauty against the backdrop of the temple’s red walls creates a unique and serene atmosphere. The place isn't overcrowded, so you can enjoy a peaceful time to stroll and capture the perfect shots. Address: 121 Wanshou Temple East Road, Haidian District (Beijing Art Museum) Flower Viewing Period: Now until mid-March Entrance Fee: ¥20 (Reservation via WeChat Official Account required) Transportation: Take Subway Line 16 to Wanshou Temple Station (万寿寺站), exit at Exit C, and walk for 5 minutes. Tips: The light is soft and ideal for photos before 10 AM! 📸 A perfect spot for a peaceful day, soaking in the beauty of winter blooms in a historical setting. 🌿 #travel

Spring is beautiful, why not invite a few close friends to Beijing Wanshou Temple to admire the magnolia flowers! Here are some tips for flower viewing: [Heart] Basic Information • Address: Beijing Wanshou Temple (Beijing Art Museum), located at No. 55 Gaoliangqiao Xiejie, Haidian District, Beijing. • Transportation: Take Metro Line 16, Wanshousi Station, Exit C, and walk about 500 meters. • Tickets: 20 yuan/person, reservations can be made in advance on the official account. There are discounts for some people, such as 10 yuan for students, and free for the elderly and Beijing Trade Union members. • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:30, closed on Mondays. [Heart] Viewing time The magnolia flowers are expected to bloom in mid-to-late March, with the best viewing period being around March 25, but the flowering period will vary depending on temperature changes. [Heart] Viewing Location Magnolias are mainly concentrated in the first two courtyards. The magnolia on the right side of the second courtyard is very artistic when photographed with the Moon Gate, Bell and Drum Tower, Main Hall and Side Hall. There is also a tall magnolia in full bloom near the exit of the first courtyard. [Heart] Peripheral facilities • Cultural and creative products: Wanshou Post Office and Houyuan Cultural and Creative Store have cultural and creative products, and you can also get stamps on them. The internet-famous magnolia refrigerator magnets are very popular. • Dining: There are some restaurants and snack bars around Wanshou Temple to meet your dietary needs. • Other attractions: Wanshou Temple is very close to Zizhuyuan Park, so you can visit them together. [Heart] Notes • It is recommended to arrive early to avoid the peak crowds and to facilitate taking photos and enjoying the scenery. • Pay attention to the weather conditions and choose a sunny day to take better photos. • Follow the museum rules and do not touch the flowers and artifacts.

Wanshou Temple was a royal temple during the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, and it was also the main place for Buddhist ceremonies for the royal family in the Qing Dynasty. ✅What can you pray for at Wanshou Temple? 1. Health and Longevity: Due to its name, "Wanshou" (meaning "ten thousand longevities"), people pray for their own health, longevity, and peace, as well as for their family and friends. 2. Academic Success: Pray for students to have smooth academic progress, achieve excellent results, and get admitted to their ideal schools. 3. Career Success: Hope for smooth sailing in work, promotions, salary increases, and career achievements. 4. Family Harmony: Pray for harmonious family relationships, mutual love and support among family members, and a happy and fulfilling life. 5. Happy Marriage: Singles pray for finding a good match soon, and married couples pray for a harmonious relationship. ✅When is the best time to pray? 1. According to traditional customs, some special days are considered more auspicious, such as the 1st and 15th days of the lunar calendar. Many people choose to visit temples to pray on these days. 2. If you want to avoid peak crowds, weekday mornings are more suitable. ✅What else is special about Wanshou Temple? In 1985, the Beijing Art Museum was established here, with a collection of over 130,000 cultural relics from various periods, and various cultural relic exhibitions are held year-round. As the site of the Beijing Art Museum, Wanshou Temple was officially opened to the public in May 1986. ✅Key Information 💰Tickets: 20 yuan for adults. 📍Address: Wanshou Temple is located on the north side of Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, under the road on the north side of Nanchang River. 🚌Transportation: Take Subway Line 16 to Wanshou Temple Station, Exit C, and walk for about 5 minutes; or take bus 300 or 368 to Wanshou Temple Station. ✅Must-visit places nearby 1. Zizhuyuan Park: Just across the street from Wanshou Temple, it is a good place for leisurely walks and taking photos. 2. Summer Palace: As a model of royal gardens, it echoes Wanshou Temple and together they form a cultural landscape belt in the western suburbs of Beijing. 3. Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park: Despite the ravages of war, the ruins still retain historical traces and are worth exploring. ✅Boutique Hotels🏨 and B&Bs🏨 nearby 1. Home Inn (Beijing Zizhuqiao Branch): Adjacent to Beijing's famous "Silicon Valley" Zhongguancun core business district. 2. Beijing Zhongxie Hotel: Adjacent to the historic Wanshou Temple, surrounded by many well-known universities such as Minzu University of China, Beijing Dance Academy, and Central Institute of Socialism, and surrounded by Zhongguancun high-tech enterprises. 3. Beijing Erdun Hotel: Complete catering services nearby, comfortable accommodation environment. 4. Beijing Sanhe Inn (Wanshou Temple Subway Station BFSU Branch): Surrounded by many well-known universities across the country, very close to the subway entrance of Line 16, it is a preferred accommodation for young travelers.

Wanshou Temple, known as the "Little Forbidden City in Western Beijing", has an architectural style similar to that of the Forbidden City. In mid-to-late March every year, the garden is filled with spring magnolias, which is breathtakingly beautiful! (The photo was taken on March 21 last year) 🎫Tickets are 20 yuan and can be purchased in the mini program. The opening hours are 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays). Take Line 16 to Wanshou Temple Station. As soon as you enter the door, you can see the blooming magnolia flowers. The red wall door frame and the magnolia are in the same frame, which is absolutely beautiful! The best position is at the arch. In addition to admiring the magnolia flowers, you can also admire the colorful painting of "Blue Sky, Flowing Clouds and Hundreds of Bats" on the top of the mountain gate hall, the flower brick carved screen walls on both sides, and the rockery, stacked stones, and pine and cypress trees in the backyard. There are many buildings, statues, calligraphy and paintings in the temple, all of which are worth seeing. The flowering period is short, so don’t miss the stunning encounter between this ancient temple and magnolia!

This spring, bring your guide and 256G mobile phone and enjoy the sea of ​​flowers in Beijing. 🌟March: Early spring romance, plum blossoms on red walls🌟 1️⃣Ming City Wall Ruins Park · Plum Blossoms & Peach Blossoms 📆Early to mid-March｜🎫Free 📍Location: Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District 🌸This is one of the largest plum blossom viewing spots in Beijing. The ancient city walls are matched with plum blossoms, full of historical charm. 2️⃣ Beihai Park · Mountain Peach Blossom 📆Mid-March｜🎫5 yuan (off-season) 📍 No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District The hundred towers and peach trees on the mountain are full of spring colors, and you can take ancient style photos at will. 3️⃣ Summer Palace West Bank · Mountain Peach Blossom 📆Mid-March｜🎫20 yuan 📍Location: No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District 🌸The Kunming Lake is full of pink peach blossoms and green willows. The 2,000 mountain peach trees on the West Bank are spread out like mist. Looking at the Tower of Buddhist Incense from afar, it feels like being in the spring painting of "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains". 4️⃣ Wanshou Temple · Magnolia 📆Magnolia Late March-Early April｜🎫20 Yuan 📍 Wanshou Temple, West Third Ring Road North, Haidian District The "Little Forbidden City in Western Beijing" is worthy of its reputation! The white magnolia and the vermilion palace walls complement each other, the century-old plum trees in the west wing are intertwined with twisted branches, and the Hanfu check-in instantly turns into an ancient style blockbuster! 5️⃣ Zizhuyuan Park · Magnolia & Plum Blossoms 📆Mid to late March｜🎫Free 📍 No. 35, Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District 🌺 The shadows of bamboo and the fragrance of plum blossoms go hand in hand! The plum trees are concentrated in Luyun Pavilion, with branches hanging down and within reach, suitable for taking close-up portraits 🌟April: Cherry blossoms falling, Begonia Tunnel🌟 6️⃣ Yuyuantan · Cherry Blossoms 📆Late March - Mid-April｜🎫2 yuan 📍Location: No. 10 West Third Ring Road, Haidian District The cherry blossom ceiling of the imperial capital! The pink and white sea of ​​flowers is like clouds and fog, and boating to enjoy the cherry blossoms is extremely romantic 7️⃣ Xinghewan Ecological Park · Cherry Blossoms 📆Late March｜🎫Free 📍 No. 6, Four Seasons Xinghe Road, Chaoyang North Road 🌸The park next to Galaxy Bay is not very big. There is a lake in the center, surrounded by willow trees. The lawn is not yet fully green. Many people set up tents for picnics, walk their kids, and fly kites.🪁 8️⃣ Zhihua Temple · Pear Blossom 📅Late March｜🎫20 yuan 📍No. 5, Lumi Cang Hutong, Dongcheng District 🌸The ancient temple of Ming Dynasty is covered with pear rain, Beijing music performances are accompanied by the fragrance of snow in the garden, and a niche Zen ceiling. 9️⃣ Haidian Park · Monet Garden 📆Late April｜🎫Free 📍 No. 2 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District 🌼Idyllic city center! 20 acres of golden waves and a music lawn are perfect for taking children for a walk or having a picnic. 🔟 Wangjing Begonia Stream 📆Mid to late April｜🎫Free 📍Wangjing Riverside, Chaoyang District 🌸Falling into the 3km Haitang Tunnel! When the wind blows, cherry blossoms rain down, and the Instagram-style bench is great for taking photos. 🌟May-September: Summer and autumn limited edition, colorful carnival🌟 1️⃣1️⃣ Yuanmingyuan & Taoranting · Lotus 📆June-August｜🎫10-25 yuan 🪷Take a rowing boat through the lotus fields, the ancient lotus in Hanqiu Pavilion is revived with its thousand-year-old beauty. 1️⃣2️⃣ World Flower Garden · Hydrangea 📆June-July｜🎫60 yuan 📍 No. 235, South Fourth Ring Road, Fengtai District 🪻Alice in Wonderland! The hydrangeas in Endless Summer form a blue and purple waterfall, and the Roman column garden looks like a European courtyard. 1️⃣3️⃣Osen Park · Sunflowers & Kochia 📆July-September｜🎫Free 📍No. 33, Kehui Road, Chaoyang District 🌻Enter the world of Van Gogh's oil paintings! Kochia scoparia turns reddish brown in September, unlocking the limited-edition healing color palette for autumn. 🌸Tips for flower viewing Dressing guide: Light-colored dresses + straw hats are suitable for all flower fields. Hanfu or JK uniforms are more photogenic! Flowering period monitoring: follow the "Beijing Meteorological" official account to track the progress of flower blooming in real time.

Thanks to the recommendation of netizens, Wanshou Temple, known as the "Little Forbidden City of Western Beijing," is really amazing. 👍 ✔️ Built in the 5th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1577), it is one of the famous ancient temples in western Beijing. Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant of the cabinet, wrote the inscription of Wanshou Temple. It was a specific place for the royal family to celebrate birthdays. ✔️ The famous "King of Bells," the Yongle Bell, was originally here. In the 8th year of the Qianlong period, the bell was moved to Juesheng Temple (now called the Big Bell Temple). ✔️ In 1860, when the Anglo-French Allied Forces entered Beijing, Wanshou Temple was looted and burned, and later destroyed by fire. In the 20th year of the Guangxu period, it was rebuilt and expanded to celebrate the 60th birthday of Empress Dowager Cixi. 🌳 It is a combination of temples, palaces, and royal gardens, so it is called the "Little Forbidden City" by the people. . ▫️▫️▫️▫️ ⓘ ⓝ ⓕ ⓞ ▫️▫️▫️▫️ 🧩Name: Beijing Art Museum (Wanshou Temple) 🈺️Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–16:30 🚇Transportation: Exit C of Wanshou Temple Station 💰Tickets: CNY 20 for adults, CNY 10 for students, free for minors and seniors, free for the first 200 visitors on Wednesdays 💡Note: Tickets can be booked 7 days in advance

|I went to Wanshou Temple just for these amazing fridge magnets! 📍Attraction Introduction: Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and go on a cultural trip this weekend! The Beijing Art Museum is located in Wanshou Temple, which is known as the "Little Forbidden City in Western Beijing" in Haidian District, Beijing. It is not only a royal temple with a long history, but also a museum that integrates architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and other diverse arts. Walking among the red walls and yellow tiles, you will feel like you are traveling through time and space, experiencing the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. 🌳✨ 📅Best Time to Visit: In October, the ginkgo leaves turn yellow and the maple leaves turn red, making it the perfect time to enjoy the scenery and take photos. Although there are many people on weekends, the scenery is beautiful. Remember to set off early to avoid the peak crowds. 🌞🚶‍♂️ 💸Ticket Information: Adult tickets are CNY 20, and student tickets are half price. The first 200 visitors on Wednesdays can enter for free (reservation required). Seniors and children can enter for free. There are also discounts for union card holders! 💰🎫 🎁Cultural and Creative Recommendation - Falling Leaves Fridge Magnet: The romance of autumn is not only in the scenery, but also in the little happiness you can take home. The recently popular "Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion Falling Leaves Fridge Magnet" solidifies the autumn mood on a small piece of metal, and each piece is a unique work of art, making it the perfect souvenir! ❄️💫 📸Photo Spots: - The interplay of light and shadow under the Hongfu Qitian mural - The solemn and majestic Buddha statues in the Huiri Changhui Hall - The Western-style gate by the Wuliangshou Buddha Hall - The golden ginkgo leaves under the ancient trees - The quiet corner by the Imperial Stele Pavilion

Wanshou Temple, known as the "Little Forbidden City of Western Beijing", is not just a name. Why have Wanshou Temple fridge magnets suddenly become popular recently? When I went there in early November, no one was interested. People are familiar with the Forbidden City in Beijing, but they don't know that there are many temples that are not well known. But these temples are worth seeing, such as Zhihua Temple, which I introduced in spring, for pear blossoms, and Wuta Temple, which I introduced a few days ago, for ginkgo. Today, I will introduce the "Little Forbidden City of Western Beijing" - Wanshou Temple. The first highlight is that when you enter the mountain gate, you must look up. The dome is painted with bats from the Qing Dynasty, representing "great fortune". The second highlight is the precious Ming and Qing Dynasty cultural relics in the Huiri Changhui Hall. Here is the most beautiful Vairocana Buddha in Beijing. The third highlight is the Baroque-style buildings in the back garden, which are rare. The fourth highlight is the ancient ginkgo in the back garden. It was not yellow a few days ago, but it should be completely yellow these days. Taking pictures of ancient buildings through the ginkgo is very photogenic. There are also exhibitions of ancient longevity culture and many intangible cultural heritage experience halls. They are all worth seeing. The ticket is 20 yuan, which is definitely worth it.

🏯 Wanshou Temple: A Hidden Gem in Beijing's West 🎊📸 Beijing, a city where the ancient and modern coexist, is full of surprises waiting to be discovered. Recently reopened after five years of restoration, Wanshou Temple is a hidden gem in Haidian District's West Third Ring Road. Its stunning beauty is sure to leave you in awe. 🌟【History】 Wanshou Temple was built during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli period as a royal temple. It was a must-visit for Empress Dowager Cixi on her way to and from the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City, where she often worshipped and stayed. In 1985, Wanshou Temple was reopened as the Beijing Art Museum, becoming a cultural treasure trove that combines a temple, garden, and museum. 🏞️【Recommended Attractions】 1️⃣ Wuliangshou Buddha Hall: Built in the 16th year of the Qianlong period, this hall houses a complex bronze tower of the Golden Duobao Buddha, originally enshrined in Changchun Temple. The dragon-patterned caisson ceiling is also exquisite. 2️⃣ Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion: With a double-eaved octagonal roof and yellow glazed tiles, this pavilion houses the Qianlong Emperor's "Reconstruction of Wanshou Temple Stele," inscribed in four languages: Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan. 3️⃣ Western Gate: Built during the same period as the Western Buildings in the Old Summer Palace, this gate showcases the perfect blend of Chinese and Western architecture. It was built by the Qianlong Emperor to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday. 4️⃣ Hongfu Qitian Paintings: The arched brick ceiling of the Wanshou Temple's main gate hall is adorned with a painting of red bats flying in a blue sky, symbolizing "great fortune." 📸【Tips for Visiting】 1️⃣ The temple's cultural and creative products are exquisite and worth checking out. 2️⃣ The century-old ginkgo tree next to the Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion is a great photo backdrop. 3️⃣ The museum offers a stamp collection activity, with free stamps available at the cultural and creative store on the right side of the entrance. 4️⃣ The temple is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Mondays. Plan your visit accordingly. 5️⃣ Adult tickets are CNY 20, and full-time university students with valid student IDs can enjoy a discounted price of CNY 10 per person. 🌿【Conclusion】 Wanshou Temple, known as the "Little Forbidden City" in Beijing's west, has once again become a popular attraction with its unique charm and rich history. Don't miss the chance to visit this autumn and experience the temple's historical and artistic allure.

I didn't expect the ginkgo tree at Wanshou Temple to last so long, and there are still yellow leaves on the tree that haven't fallen yet. This is also due to the lack of strong winds recently, but sitting here, you can see the yellow leaves falling down, and even a slight breeze can bring down a large number of leaves. So if you want to see the ginkgo trees, hurry up! This may be the last of the autumn colors in Beijing, and by the end of this week, it will be time to wait for the snow to fall. 📌 Location: Wanshou Temple (CNY 20, no reservation required) 📷 Camera: Vivo X200pro

⛰[Attraction Guide]🔥 📍Detailed address: No. 22 Wanshou Temple Road, Haidian District (120 meters from Exit C of Wanshou Temple Subway Station)📍 🚗Transportation: Subway is recommended, very convenient, get off at Wanshou Temple Station on Line 16🚙 🕙Opening hours: 9:00–16:30🌸 💰Ticket price: CNY 20🌷 🌟Highlights: Tibetan Buddhism🌼 📌Tips: Especially beautiful in autumn📸

Wanshou Temple was built in the 5th year of the Wanli period of the Ming dynasty (1577) as a royal temple. It underwent several large-scale renovations during the reigns of the Kangxi, Qianlong, and Guangxu emperors, and became a royal temple covering an area of 50 mu (3.3 hectares) with a combination of temples, palaces, and gardens. The east, middle, and west buildings are adjacent to each other, and the temple was once known as the "Little Forbidden City in Western Beijing." 📍Detailed address: Wanshou Temple, Suzhou Street, Haidian District, Beijing 🚉Transportation: Bus: Take bus 300, 323, 362, 374, 482, 811, 817, 944, 967, Te 5, Te 8, Yuntong 103, Yuntong 108, Yuntong 110, Yuntong 201, etc. to Wanshou Temple. Subway: Wanshou Temple Station, Line 16 🕙Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–16:30 (ticket sales stop at 16:00). It is best to make an online reservation before visiting. 💰Ticket price: Regular ticket CNY 20 🌟Highlights: Wanshou Temple is actually part of the Beijing Art Museum, and is its largest "exhibit." There are currently five basic exhibitions: History of Wanshou Temple, Buddhist Sculpture Art, Auspicious and Longevity Cultural Relics, Qing Dynasty Royal Painting and Calligraphy Art, and Chinese Traditional Furniture. Tour route: Shanmen Hall → Tianwang Hall → Huiri Changhui Hall → Anxin Jing Hall → Zhuyan Wanshou Hall → Wanshou Pavilion → Large and Small Zen Halls → Rockery and Three Bodhisattvas Hall → Qianlong Imperial Stele Pavilion. ❤Recommended reason: Appreciate the beauty of Chinese art and ancient architecture.

Wanshou Temple is located in Haidian District, Beijing. It was first built in the 5th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1577) and was expanded many times during the Kangxi, Qianlong, and Guangxu periods of the Qing Dynasty. It became a famous royal temple in western Beijing. Empress Dowager Chongqing, the mother of Emperor Qianlong, and Empress Dowager Cixi both celebrated their birthdays here. In addition to admiring the ancient buildings and cultural relics, you can also feel the peaceful and harmonious atmosphere at Wanshou Temple: winding corridors, green pines and cypresses, small bridges and flowing water, and ancient trees. Strolling through it, time seems to slow down. ⛰[Travel Guide] 🕙Opening hours: 9:00–17:00, last entry at 16:30, closed on Mondays. 💰Ticket price: CNY 20 per person, free for senior card holders. 📌Tips: Free guided tours at 10:00 and 14:00 on open days (meet at the entrance).

📍Wanshou Temple, located in Haidian District, Beijing, is now the Beijing Art Museum and was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2006. This is my third visit to Wanshou Temple. Some exhibits are must-sees every time, while others are new exhibits in the museum. Each visit brings different feelings and gains. 🏡Tickets: Adult ticket is CNY 20. 📍Subway accessible, Line 12 has a Wanshou Temple Station. ✅Wanshou Temple is a famous royal temple in the west of Beijing. It was built in the fifth year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1577) and was initially named "Imperial Wanshou Temple". It was completed the following year. In the second year of the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty (1645), it was renamed "Imperial Huguo Wanshou Temple". After four dynasties of Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, it was expanded to its current scale. It is a royal forbidden garden integrating palaces, temples, and gardens. Currently, only the middle road and the north section of the east road are open to the public. ✅Wanshou Temple has a rigorous layout and inherits the characteristics of the combination of ancient temple architecture and garden architecture in China. It has a high artistic standard and is a concentrated embodiment of ancient Chinese architectural and garden art. ✅Stone altar: The display board introduction speculates that it is in the early Ming Dynasty style. ✅Western-style door: It was added during the renovation in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is a combination of Chinese and Western styles and has several characteristics of the times. The upper part of the door is "spliced" with the traditional Chinese moon door form at the bottom through a large number of full-carved curved Baroque-style decorations, and the collision is very harmonious. In addition to this, there are also Western-style doors in the Summer Palace and Prince Gong's Mansion. If you are interested, you can check in these three Western-style door buildings. ✅There are currently permanent exhibitions with the theme of "Shou" and temporary exhibitions that are regularly updated in the museum. In addition, there are also exhibitions of architectural restoration techniques related to the major repairs of ancient buildings outdoors.

Wanshou Temple is located on the north bank of Changhe River on Suzhou Street. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit of the 6th batch, and a Qing Dynasty ancient architecture. Wanshou Temple was built in the 5th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1577). It was expanded to its current scale in the 16th year (1751) and 26th year (1761) of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. Wanshou Temple is divided into three routes: middle, east, and west. The middle route is built with mountain gates, Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, Wanshou Pavilion, Dachan Hall, Guanyin Hall, Imperial Stele Pavilion, Amitayus Buddha Hall, and Wanfo Tower. There are also auxiliary buildings such as side halls, side rooms, and group rooms on both sides of the main hall. The east route is the abbot's courtyard, and the west route is the palace courtyard. The palace courtyard is where Empress Dowager Cixi rested on her way to the Summer Palace. Wanshou Temple is now the Beijing Art Museum. The ticket is CNY 20. In addition to visiting the buildings, steles, and rockeries, there are also exhibitions of Buddhism, calligraphy and painting, coins, and furniture. Unfortunately, only the middle route is currently open. It is still relatively quiet during the National Day holiday, without the feeling of rubbing shoulders in popular scenic spots.

For sisters who want to play in Beijing during the National Day holiday If you want to find a place with few people and good photo spots The first place that comes to my mind is "Wanshou Temple" The red building is almost like the Forbidden City Ancient temples, steles, and ancient trees Walk around and take photos in the former royal temple There are also many museum exhibitions to visit What's more valuable is that even during the National Day holiday There won't be too many people 🚇Direct subway access, get off at Wanshou Temple Station on Subway Line 16 🚙Convenient parking, paid parking is available on Wanshou Temple Road 📒Free stamping, a total of 31 stamps

There is a treasure trove in Beijing, the Wanshou Temple, also known as the "Little Forbidden City" of Beijing. Today, let's take a walk into this historic temple and feel its unique charm. Wanshou Temple, also known as the Beijing Art Museum, has been closed for five years and is now reopened. It is definitely worth a visit. The architecture here is consistent with the style of the Forbidden City, with red walls and green tiles, window lattices and plaques, rockeries and ancient trees, murals and carvings, all showing the royal charm. Although the scale is not as grand as the Forbidden City, the "sparrow is small, but it has all the internal organs", it shows different flavors in all seasons, especially in autumn, the huge ginkgo tree is even more beautiful. Address: No. 119, Wanshou Temple East Road, Haidian District, Beijing Transportation: - Subway: Take Line 16 to Wanshou Temple Station Exit C. - Bus: Take the 300 Outer Ring Line to Wanshou Temple Station. Tickets: - Ticket price: CNY 20/person. - Reservation: You can make a reservation through the "Beijing Art Museum", and the first 200 people are free on Wednesday. Play time: - The recommended play time is 2 hours. If you like to take pictures, you can extend the time appropriately. Opening hours: 9:00-16:30, closed on Monday. Photo check-in location: 1. The Qianlong Imperial Tablet Pavilion and the Wuliangshou Buddha Hall in the back garden can take photos with a super sense of hierarchy from a flat view or overhead shot. 2. The Western Gate in the back garden. 3. The rockery and wooden bridge in the back garden (open after the rainy season). 4. You can take a sense of extension of the arch at the exit. 5. Turn right at the entrance to the cultural and creative interactive area, where you can stamp for free and buy cultural and creative products. Schedule route planning: You can choose to go to Wanshou Temple in the afternoon. After the tour, you can also taste food in the surrounding area and feel the local customs of Beijing. Precautions: 1. Make an appointment for tickets in advance to avoid delaying the itinerary. 2. Pay attention to the opening hours and arrange the play time reasonably. 3. Pay attention to the protection of cultural relics and the environment when taking pictures. Come to Trip.com to book your Wanshou Temple tour, let us spend a cozy afternoon in this "Little Forbidden City" of Beijing, and feel the blend of history and culture.

❤Recommended reason: 💐If Wanshou Temple in March belongs to the magnolia flowers of spring, then the art museum devoid of crowds is where the tulips in the abbot's courtyard bring the bright spring light of April. 👍Most recommended: 🏰Wanshou Temple, known as the 'Little Forbidden City of Western Beijing', is a large ancient architectural complex with buildings from the east, middle, and west adjacent to each other. It was founded during the Tang Dynasty, originally named Jusè Temple, and renamed 'Wanshou Temple' in the fifth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1577). During the Qing Dynasty, it was called 'Little Ningshou Palace' because Empress Dowager Cixi often worshipped Buddha in the temple. ✅Must experience: 🎏Inside the abbot's courtyard at the very back, the newly planted tulips of various colors offer a scenic view at every step, full of sentiment in every corner. The spread of colors is like nature's palette, complementing the ancient palace lanterns interestingly. 🌷The beauty of tulips brings to mind the exuberance of youth and the vigor of life. Underneath the fine veins of each leaf and petal is the spreading radiance of beauty. The tulips present to the world their impeccable beauty, which is contagious and moving. 🌤️Come and feel the warmth and comfort of spring, and spend some good time with the tulips!

"It's worth the trip", "I'm going to grab the cultural and creative products, if I'm late they will be gone" and so on, these are the best comments from netizens about this temple that has returned to our sight after five years of restoration and only in the past two years. There is a kind of spring in Wanshou Temple called magnolia blooming~ 🌲 The trees in the temple are lush, and here you can fully feel the beauty of spring. Walking among the ancient temples with red walls and green shades, you can see many ancient trees that are still hundreds of years old. The most conspicuous magnolia trees are on both sides of the mountain gate as soon as you enter, and you can see them through the courtyard wall~ 🎊 Wanshou Temple is known as the "Little Forbidden City in the west of Beijing", with the same architectural style, truly worthy of the royal temple. Some exhibitions in the temple are also very worth seeing! 🎈 Besides, buying fridge magnets and collecting stamps have also become a must-do for everyone visiting Wanshou Temple now, but I still have to say to grasp the season and cherish the current magnolia flowers, and compared to other attractions, Wanshou Temple is a less crowded niche spot. The red walls and magnolias complement each other perfectly! 💰 Wanshou Temple ticket price: 20 yuan for adults. 🚈 Subway Line 16: Wanshou Temple Station, exit C. ✨ Little tips: The opening hours are 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays. In the next article, I will share a few photo spots~

The spring at Wanshou Temple has seen the magnolias mostly blooming, come and pick some 'cat ears' soon~ Many people come to take photos📷, the quiet environment is very relaxing... 📝This place is known as the 'Little Forbidden City of West Beijing', a temple exclusively used by the royalty, which has undergone massive renovations by emperors such as Kangxi, Qianlong, and Guangxu, resulting in an ancient architectural complex that integrates temples, imperial palaces, and gardens. The museum also houses various collections, including steles, paintings, ceramics, seals, and court embroidery, among others. Just a ten-minute walk away is the Zizhuyuan Park, which is also worth a visit. 📍Beijing Art Museum (Wanshou Temple), Haidian District, West Third Ring North Road, Beijing (240 meters from Exit C of Wanshou Temple Station on Subway Line 16) ⌚️Opening hours: Closed on Mondays, open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00 (entry stops at 16:30) 🎫: Adult tickets are 20 yuan, students 10 yuan, free for the elderly and minors🆓, free with Beijing Union Card and Veterans' Preferential Card🆓, first 200 free every Wednesday🆓

Wanshou Temple was founded in the fifth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1577), serving as a royal temple. It has undergone several large-scale renovations during the reigns of Emperors Kangxi, Qianlong, and Guangxu, resulting in an architectural complex that integrates temples, imperial palaces, and gardens along three routes: east, central, and west. Covering an area of 50 acres, this royal temple complex was once known as the 'Little Forbidden City' in the west of Beijing. The Beijing Art Museum now houses nearly 50,000 pieces of ancient art, ranging from the primitive society to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The collection is extensive and mainly includes calligraphy and paintings from various dynasties, steles and famous letters, court embroidery, palace porcelain, ancient furniture, coins and seals from different eras. It also holds over one hundred thousand volumes of ancient books and texts from the Song Dynasty to the Republic of China era. Opening Hours Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-16:30

How to take photos of the magnolia flowers at Wanshou Temple with fewer people and more flowers? In the previous article, I shared some travel and flower viewing tips for Wanshou Temple. Recently, due to the magnolia flowers, the number of visitors has been increasing and it's almost reaching the peak. Today, I'll share some photography tips to help you avoid the crowds and capture beautiful photos~ 1. Right as you enter Wanshou Temple, the two gates on the left and right of the front courtyard are very classic. The red walls paired with the white magnolia flowers make for great photos. If you only want to shoot the flowers, a telephoto lens will do, but if you want to include people, many tourists choose the right gate. However, the position on the steps at the left gate is also good and usually less crowded. 2. Wanshou Temple stops admitting visitors at 16:30 and closes at 17:00. Starting from 16:00, many people have already left to prepare dinner, so the light is good and there are relatively fewer people around that time. 3. Standing in front of the railing on the side platform, you can capture the waterfall of magnolia flowers behind. When I went, the background was rather bare, but I believe it will look even better for those who visit now. 4. Use your camera to shoot upwards, and the person should tuck in their chin because the magnolia flowers are high. This way, the face appears smaller and there are more flowers in the shot.

On the fourth day of the holiday, I continued to avoid the crowds Take a stroll in Wanshou Temple, the "Little Forbidden City in Western Beijing" The renovated Wanshou Temple is not only beautiful in architecture, Several exhibitions also gave me a lot of knowledge The popularity is a bit higher than before. But compared with other crowded attractions It's quiet. 📍 Beijing Art Museum (Wanshou Temple) Wanshou Temple 🌟Highlights: Look at the architecture: Wanshou Temple is known as the Little Forbidden City in western Beijing. It inherits the characteristics of the combination of ancient Chinese temple architecture and garden architecture, with a rigorous layout, staggered arrangements and unique style. The temple faces south and is divided into three parts. The main building is in the middle, the palace is to the west, and the abbot's courtyard is to the east. The Qianlong Stele Pavilion has a double-eaved octagonal roof and is an ancient building complex with a history of more than 400 years. It is a concentrated embodiment of ancient Chinese architectural and gardening art. Visit the exhibition: Wanshou Temple is currently displaying the "Vase Flowers Falling Inkstone Fragrance" exhibition of Ming and Qing Dynasty scholar's elegant utensils. You can learn about the elegant study utensils of Ming and Qing Dynasty scholars. You can take your children to learn about it~ The Wanshou Temple reconstruction exhibition in front of the rockery is also worth seeing, where you can learn about the construction steps and deconstruction of ancient Chinese architecture. Interactive experience: There are many interactive experience workshops in the side rooms, such as needlework workshop, woodworking workshop, etc. You can bring your children to experience them for a fee. Stamping and checking in: Almost every exhibition hall in Wanshou Temple has a stamping and checking in point. You can buy a check-in book for your children at the entrance gate, and your children will have a lot of fun. Buy cultural and creative products and eat cultural and creative ice cream~ 🚗Transportation and accommodation: Take the subway to Wanshou Temple Station. If you drive, you can park in the surrounding parking lots. 📌Intimate TIPS: In addition to taking children, you can also take the elders. Wanli built the Wanshou Temple for his mother, Empress Dowager Li Kangxi rebuilt the Wanshou Temple to express his filial piety to his grandmother, Xiaozhuang. Emperor Qianlong held three birthday celebrations for Empress Dowager Chongqing (the prototype of Zhen Huan) here. This is the most suitable attraction to bring mommy! So friends, next time you can't make an appointment to visit the Forbidden City, you can bring your moms and grandmas to the Wanshou Temple, and you can also take a boat to the Summer Palace to relax.

Wanshou Temple (Wanshou Temple), located at No. 1 Wanshou Temple, Haidian District, Beijing, was founded in the fifth year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1577), renovated in the twentieth year of the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty (1894), and opened to the public as the Beijing Art Museum in 1985. Wanshou Temple is divided into central, eastern, and western routes, with the central route being the main structure, the eastern route as the abbot's yard, and the western route as the official residence, covering an area of 31,800 square meters. The central route consists of eight halls, which from south to north are: the Mountain Gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Bell and Drum Towers, the Mahavira Hall, the Wanshou Pavilion, the Great Zen Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Hall of Infinite Life Buddha, and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Tower. The eastern route features the abbot's yard. The western route features the official residence courtyard, with main structures including the main gate, longevity tea room, longevity dining room, front main hall, main hall, dressing tower, and the Great Mercy Hall. Wanshou Temple is a concentrated expression of ancient Chinese architectural and garden art, and holds significant historical value for the study of ancient garden architecture.

The first snow of 2024 in Beijing caught everyone by surprise. For those who prefer to avoid the crowded Forbidden City, why not visit Wanshou Temple? It's acclaimed as the 'Mini Forbidden City' in Western Beijing❗️ ✅This place houses classics and suspends a giant bell, known as the site where the Yongle Great Bell tolls, and it's also a designated place for royal birthday celebrations😯. Here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also immerse yourself in history and culture at the museum📖. 📍Beijing Art Museum (Wanshou Temple): Located within Wanshou Temple in the Haidian District of Beijing, near the West Third Ring Road, it is easily accessible by 🚇subway Line 16. The ticket price is 🎫20 yuan per person, with half-price discounts available💰

'Wanshou Temple' is located on Wanshou Temple Road in Beijing. It was built in the fifth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1577), and was built by Empress Dowager Li, the mother of Emperor Wanli, on the old site of Juse Temple, mainly for the collection of scriptures. In 1985, it was opened as: Beijing Art Museum. From south to north along Wanshou Temple Middle Road, there are Shanmen, Heavenly King Hall, Bell and Drum Tower, Daxiong Treasure Hall, Wanshou Pavilion, Dazentang, Guanyin Hall, Wuliangshou Buddha Hall, and Wanfo Building. The east road is the abbot's courtyard, and the west road is the palace courtyard. Empress Dowager Cixi often rested here when she visited the Summer Palace, hence the name Xiaoningshou Palace.

| The Wanshou Temple sunset you have never seen. Hi, I am an Internet travel partner. The sunset glow on weekdays is always in a hurry A rare holiday to feel the soft light of the setting sun in Beijing Wanshou Temple, known as the "Little Forbidden City in Western Beijing" After 5 years of renovation It has a new name [Beijing Art Museum] Compared with the noisy incense burning, Wanshou Temple has shed its religious cloak. From the exterior architecture to the interior halls, it is worthy of the name of an art museum. Strolling in the backyard rockery It's like going back to my childhood and participating in painting. Game scene Painting on the rockery in the southeast corner Suddenly, my whole body has changed Wanshou Temple

Compared to the Forbidden City Museum, there is such a place in Beijing, which is known as the mini Forbidden City. The rare treasures here miraculously survived disasters, which is amazing. What happened? Many tourists may be curious and wonder where this place is? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk about the things about Wanshou Temple in Beijing today. Wanshou Temple in Beijing was built in the fifth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1577). Its specific location is at No. 121, Wanshou Temple, Haidian District, Beijing. Wanshou Temple has a deep courtyard and a magnificent building. The corridors, imperial stele pavilions, bluestone rockeries, ancient underground palaces, and green pines and cypresses are arranged in a scattered and orderly manner, covering an area of more than 30,000 square meters. The temple is divided into east, middle, and west routes. The middle route is the main building, with a total of seven courtyards inside the mountain gate. The east route is the abbot's courtyard and garden. The west route was changed to the palace courtyard during the Qianlong period. Guangyuan Gate, known as the 'first gate of the long river', is located in front of Wanshou Temple.

⭐️Wanshou Temple was built in the fifth year of the Ming Dynasty Wanli (1577), it is a royal exclusive temple, after several large-scale renovations by the Kangxi, Qianlong, and Guangxu emperors, it formed a set of temples, palaces, and gardens. The architectural group of the East, Middle and West routes. ⭐️At present, there are many exhibitions in the museum of this building that has a history of more than 400 years, known as the Little Ning Shou Palace. ⭐️In 1985, it was renamed the Beijing Art Museum, with ancient trees towering in the courtyard, various species, wisteria, ginkgo, ancient pine, ancient locust, magnolia, etc. can be seen everywhere. The calligraphy and painting of the Qing Dynasty emperors, princes, and everyone; birthday porcelain, ornaments, jade; court weaving and other more than 50,000 pieces of art are hidden in the courtyard. ⭐️The Bell and Drum Tower plays films in a loop, historical inheritance; very exquisite Buddha mother, patriarch, main body, Bodhisattva and other statues; Vairocana Buddha statue, rockery nearby original display, auspicious objects longevity cultural relics exhibition, scholar's study, Qing Dynasty calligraphy and painting, furniture exhibition, etc. ⭐️And in order to strengthen the inheritance of traditional crafts, it has added hands-on experience including dyeing, weaving, woodworking, etc. Stamping: There are post offices on both sides of the entrance where you can stamp for free, and the stamp surface is very delicate. The cultural and creative shop consumes 25r and can stamp 8 stamps. . The Great Zen Hall can imitate the character posts and stamp, there is a stamp that the post office does not have. ⭐️Postcard check-in: The embossed printed postcards have corresponding objects in the museum. They are the Qing Qianlong Imperial Pen Sui Chao Tujuan, Qing Kangxi Doucai Lingxian Birthday Picture Plate, Xiyangmen, Qing Guangxu Fu Character Ceiling Color Painting and Ming Huanghua Pear Carved Flower Pattern Circle Chair. There is a cafe in the courtyard where you can take a break. If you want to collect tickets and maps, you can get them at the visitor service center. The map manual has five different covers, very thoughtful. 🌟Tickets: 20r/person, student ticket 10r/person, free for the elderly and minors. 🌟Daily limit of 800 people, need to make an appointment in advance at the 'Beijing Art Museum', free tickets also need to be booked! 🌟The first 200 people are free every Wednesday. Opening hours: 🌟Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Closed on Mondays, except holidays 🌟Transportation: Wanshou Temple Station of the subway, exit C is Wanshou Temple