Beijing’s oldest Buddhist temple, Fayuan Si was built by Emperor Tang Taizong. Today it houses Beijing’s biggest reclining Buddha statue at 7.4 meters, and Ming dynasty bronze statues of lions and the Four Heavenly Kings, and is surrounded by lovely grounds filled with old trees.
Location
Jiaozi Hutong, 7 Fayuansi Qian Jie
Xuanwu District
宣武区
法源寺前街7号教子胡同
Daily 8.30am-3.30pm. RMB 5.
6353 4171
Smoking
Cash only
Contact
No event here now.