[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiang Shan Temple (Updated Jun)

#Dragon Boat Festival good places During the Dragon Boat Festival, Beijing's Xiangshan Temple is a rare and great place to visit. As a royal temple with a long history, Xiangshan Temple is hidden among the mountains and forests, exuding a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. The temple is full of towering ancient trees, exquisite buildings, and red walls and black tiles that show the vicissitudes of time. As you step into the temple, the curling incense smoke and the melodious sound of bells will instantly calm your mind. Here, you can burn incense and worship Buddha devoutly, feeling the tranquility and peace; you can also stroll in the courtyard, admire the exquisite Buddha carvings, and appreciate the charm of traditional culture. If it happens to be the Dragon Boat Festival, the temple may also hold traditional folk activities such as hanging mugwort and wearing sachets, allowing you to experience the festive atmosphere of the Dragon Boat Festival more deeply. The surrounding green plants and the ancient temple complement each other, and the fresh air is refreshing. Climb to the top of the mountain near Xiangshan Temple, overlook the magnificent scenery of Beijing, and feel the fusion of history and modernity. Xiangshan Temple is not only a place to pray, but also an ideal place to experience China's excellent traditional culture. During the Dragon Boat Festival, you may want to come and explore it.

🎈Xiangshan Temple is located in Xiangshan Park, Beijing. According to records, there were two temples, Ji'an and Xiangshan, in the Tang Dynasty. In 1186, the two temples were merged into one, and Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty named it "Dayong'an Temple". It was rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty and renamed "Ganlu Temple". It was rebuilt again in the Ming Dynasty and called "Yong'an Zen Temple". During the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, it was expanded on the original site, forming a unique temple layout with a front street, a middle temple, and a back garden. It was named "Dayong'an Zen Temple" by the emperor and was one of the 28 scenic spots in Jingyi Garden. 🎈🎈Xiangshan Temple is located at No. 40 Maimai Street, Haidian District, Beijing. 🚇 There is a subway line directly to Xiangshan Park. 🚗 Take bus 360 and get off at Xiangshan Park. 🎫 Tickets are CNY 10 and no reservation is required.

🏯Xiangshan Temple Travel Guide🏯 • 📍Address & Transportation: • Xiangshan Temple is located in Xiangshan Park, Beijing. You can take the subway to Xiangshan Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi to Xiangshan Park. • 🕙Opening Hours: • Xiangshan Park is generally open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm (the specific time may change, please check in advance). • 🎫Ticket Information: • The ticket price for Xiangshan Park is CNY 10 per person, and half price for students. Xiangshan Temple is a scenic spot in the park, and no additional ticket is required. • 📸Featured Attractions: • Xiangshan Temple is one of the famous ancient temples in Beijing. There are many historical sites and exquisite buildings in the temple, which are suitable for slow sightseeing and photography. • 🌳Recommended Attractions Nearby: • In addition to Xiangshan Temple, there are other attractions in Xiangshan Park, such as Biyun Temple and Xiangshan Hotel, which can be visited together. • 🍂Best Time to Visit: • Autumn is the most beautiful season in Xiangshan, especially during the Red Leaf Festival, when you can enjoy the red leaves all over the mountain. • 💡Tips: • Please pay attention to the protection of cultural relics during the tour, and do not touch any cultural relics and buildings in the temple. • There are many mountain roads in the park, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. I hope this guide will make your visit to Xiangshan Temple with your family more enjoyable!🌟

Beijing Xiangshan Park Hidden in the park, quiet and with a sense of history. Most importantly, it is not far away and easy to find. Enter from the east gate and head towards Songlin Restaurant to see Zhaomiao Temple. The full name of Zhaomiao Temple is Zongjing Dazhao Temple, which was built in imitation of the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet. Behind Zhaomiao Temple is the Glazed Pagoda. The Glazed Pagoda is the only pagoda in the park. The pagoda is nearly 30 meters high, with a yellow glazed pagoda on top and a yellow-green glazed body. The entire building is decorated with Buddha statues and copper bells, which ring clearly and distantly in the wind. Enter from the east gate and go up the mountain on the left to reach Xiangshan Temple. Xiangshan Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty named it "Xiangshan Dayongan Zen Temple." The original building was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces, and the current building is a reconstruction on the original site. The overall layout of the temple is flexible and ingenious. It is very rare in Chinese temple architecture.

Fragrant Hills Park is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It was built in the 26th year of the Jin Dynasty (1186) and covers an area of 188 hectares. It is a royal garden with a long history, rich cultural heritage, and mountain forest characteristics. Fragrant Hills Park has had cultural landscapes since 1186. Fragrant Hills Temple was once the crown of temples in the western suburbs of Beijing. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong built the 28 scenic spots of Jingyi Garden here. Fragrant Hills and Jingyi Garden are one of the "Three Hills and Five Gardens" in the western suburbs of Beijing. Fragrant Hills Park has a steep terrain, with peaks and ridges, abundant springs, and lush forests. The main peak, Xianglu Peak (commonly known as Guijianchou), is 557 meters above sea level. There are more than 260,000 trees in the park, including more than 5,800 ancient and famous trees. In the park, people and nature coexist harmoniously, with birds chirping, insects buzzing, and squirrels playing in the valleys and forests. In spring, the park is full of flowers; in summer, it is cool and pleasant; in winter, it is covered in snow. The red leaves of Fragrant Hills are particularly famous. Every autumn, the hills are covered with yellow leaves, which are as beautiful as fire. It was once rated as one of the "New Sixteen Scenic Spots of Beijing." 🕙Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 6:00–19:30 (April 1–November 15) (peak season), Monday to Sunday 6:00–19:00 (November 16–March 31 of the following year) (off-season) ⏳Duration: 4–5 hours

Route Introduction: For the Xiangshan climbing route, please refer to the official illustration. From left to right, there are the South Line, Middle Line, and North Line, which are interconnected. South Line: Front Slope and Rear Steps: East Gate - Shuangqing Villa (Red Route) - Laiqingxuan (Red Route) - Xiangshan Temple (including Mountain Street, Middle Temple, and Back Garden, the exit is the restroom) - Yuxiang Pavilion - Sen Yuhu (from here, there are steps, which can only accommodate two people, one up and one down, and it's steep) - Xianglu Peak Middle Line: Mainly Slopes: East Gate - Qinzheng Hall - Zhiyuanzhai - Yuzhu Tower - Yuhua Temple - Xiangwu Cave - Yutai Gate - Xianglu Peak North Line: 2,200 Steps: North Gate - Glasses Lake - Xianglu Peak (this route is also the cable car route, but the cable car is currently under maintenance, so you can only walk.) Must-see: Shuangqing Villa and Laiqingxuan: I believe we have all learned the story of "going to Beijing for the imperial examination". They first came to Xiangshan when they went to Beijing, and then went to the sea. Xiangshan Temple: Don't miss from the front street to the back garden. The buildings are very spectacular, especially the back garden. Since you are here, you must climb up. It is very open and very photogenic. Biyun Temple is a paid attraction near the North Gate. You can go there if you have time. Reminder: Wear comfortable sneakers and try to wear long pants. You must arrange the restroom. There are many in the first half, control the water in the later journey, and there are only two restrooms in the later journey, one of which needs to be detoured. A little reminder: there is paper in the restroom, which is good. If you have a trekking pole, bring it with you. If you don't have one, please choose the route according to your physical strength or buy one at the foot of the mountain. Don't damage the trees on the mountain! You must do muscle relaxation after going down the mountain.

When the Double Ninth Festival comes, I will come to climb Xiangshan Mountain again! If you are not physically fit and do not want to climb to the top of Xianglu Peak, you can climb to the highest point of Xiangshan Temple and still enjoy the mountain view. The Yanbuxianglin Pavilion of Xiangshan Temple is a three-story hexagonal pavilion. A plaque with the words "Cangbu Xianglin" is hung on the front eaves of the first floor outside the pavilion, where Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva was originally enshrined; a plaque with the words "Wuzhu Dharma Wheel" is hung on the front eaves of the second floor outside, where Amitayus Buddha, Ratnakara Buddha and Dipamkara Buddha were originally enshrined; a plaque with the words "Bright Lotus Realm" is hung on the front eaves of the third floor outside, where Amitabha Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Secret Buddha, Vajra King Buddha and Yamadaka Buddha were originally enshrined. Climb up to Xiangshan Temple and get a 360-degree view of the Xianglin Pavilion. It’s a great experience! 👍