Guangji Temple — Attraction in Beijing

It's directly accessible from exit B of the Xisi metro station on line 4. Free admittance. It is an active Buddhist temple and you'll see monks strolling the grounds and worshipers burning incense. This is not setup for tourist activity since there are no English signs or map within the grounds to indicate the landmarks. the buildings of worship had benches set in the front for worshipers to bow.

You can pair this visit with a short walk to the Temple of Ancient Monarchs or walk across the street to the Geological Museum. All of which I think you...

Keinesfalls ein Museum, sondern ein lebendiger Tempel mit historischen Wurzeln und präsent religiösem Leben aus allen Bevölkerungs- und Altersschichten. Das kann man in dieser Umgebung respektvoll bewundern oder auch einfach die Ruhe ohne Warenwirtschaft und ohne touristische Ansprachen genießen, jedenfalls dezent im...

Whenever I’m in Beijing I always go there to pay respects and meditate...