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Zhihua Temple
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Ming dynasty Buddhist temple, built in 1443 in a hutong in the Dongcheng district. It keeps its original layout of halls with black-tiled roofs. It is famous for the Buddhist musical tradition performed there, Zhihua music, and for the coffered ceiling of its main hall. It is a quiet visit, away from the more touristy areas.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Zhihua Temple: 2 missions
- Stroll through the hutong where the temple standsWalk the little alleys around it and notice how the temple blends in among traditional houses.
- Enter the main hall and look at the ceilingStep into the main hall of the temple and look up to see the wooden coffered ceiling.
Near Zhihua Temple
Ming City Wall Ruins Park1.6 km awayChurch of St Joseph (Dongtang)1.7 km awaySilk Street1.7 km awayChaoyang Theatre (acrobatics)2.7 km awaySanlitun3.0 km awayForbidden City3.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Zhihua Temple?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Zhihua Temple?
Stroll through the hutong where the temple stands and Enter the main hall and look at the ceiling.
What is there to see near Zhihua Temple?
Ming City Wall Ruins Park (1.6 km), Church of St Joseph (Dongtang) (1.7 km) and Silk Street (1.7 km).
Source: Wikipedia