Fahai Temple

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Fahai Temple, Buddhist temple in Shijingshan District, Beijing, China

The temple stands at the base of Cuiwei Mountain, featuring a main hall and several side rooms with traditional Chinese architectural elements.

Construction of the temple began in 1439 during the Ming Dynasty under the supervision of eunuch Li Tong and reached completion in 1443.

The temple contains a collection of Ming Dynasty murals covering 236 square meters, depicting 77 Buddhist deities in various gatherings.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking metro line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station, followed by buses 336, 396, or 959 to the temple entrance.

The temple houses a bronze bell and features a six-tusked elephant mural, with each tusk representing different aspects of Buddhist enlightenment.

Location: Jindingjie Subdistrict

Inception: 1443

GPS coordinates: 39.94010,116.15330

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:45

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