Wanshou Temple, Buddhist temple in Zizhuyuan Subdistrict, China

Wanshou Temple is a Buddhist temple complex at 121 Wanshousi Road, Zizhuyuan Subdistrict, Haidian District, Beijing, covering 30,000 square metres. It is arranged in three parallel routes: the central route has seven courtyards from the gate to a rockery with three halls, the eastern route held the Huayan Bell Tower, and the western route contained an imperial palace. The main hall is the Danyan Shou Hall, a five-bay structure with a single-eaved hip roof and a moon terrace.

The complex was built in 1577 during the Ming Dynasty and served initially as a storage facility for Buddhist texts. Later it became a celebration site used by Ming and Qing imperial families.

The name refers to longevity and well-being, concepts deeply rooted in Chinese tradition. The decorated halls and chambers display traditional Buddhist artistic forms and design principles that remain visible in how the spaces are used today.

The temple faces the Chang River, with a wharf on the bank; it sits between Guangyuan Gate and the China Theatre, and Wanshousi station on the subway serves it. The complex is divided into east, central and west routes, and the central route alone has seven courtyards, so allow time to walk the whole axis.

A decorative panel at the entrance displays one hundred bats flying between sky and clouds, a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture. This artful detail offers a symbolic welcome to all visitors.