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First built in the Western Jin Dynasty, Tanzhe Temple is the oldest temple in Beijing. As a local saying goes, "First came Tanzhe Temple, then came Beijing." The surviving buildings constructed in the Ming and Qing dynasties form a vast complex. The temple is renowned for its historic trees, including the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree known as the "Emperor Tree" and the saucer magnolia tree dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The buildings of the temple rise in tiers up the mountainside. Here, red walls and yellow glazed tiles stand out against the verdant hills and trees.

Location

At the foot of Tanzhe Mountain, Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing

Opening Hours

Peak Season (April–October): 08:30–16:30

Off‑season (November–March): 08:30–16:00

Ticket Price

Adults: 50 yuan per person

(Sources: www.beijing.gov.cn Tanzhe Leisure Tourism Resort)