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First built in the Liao Dynasty, Dajue Temple is renowned for its clear springs, ancient trees, magnolia blossoms and tranquil surroundings. Built on the mountainside, the temple extends along an east-west axis. From east to west, its main structures are Shanmen (山门, literally "Mountain Gate"), the Bell and Drum Towers, the Hall of Heavenly Kings (天王殿), the Mahavira Hall (大雄宝殿), the Amitayus Hall (无量寿佛殿) and the Altar of Great Mercy (大悲坛). The stately halls have a simple, traditional style and follow a carefully ordered, spacious layout. The temple houses many valuable cultural relics, including imperial steles and plaques bearing the words written by Qing emperors.

Address:

9 Dajuesi Road, Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District, Beijing

Opening Hours:

09:00–17:00 (all year round)

Ticket sales stop at 16:30.

Ticket Price:

Adults: 20 yuan per person

(Sources: Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, www.beijing.gov.cn)