Fahai Temple
28 Mokoushi, Shijingshan District, Beijing
Hours
9:00-17:00
About this place
Buddhist murals that date from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) can be seen at Fahai (Law of the Sea) Temple, located on the western fringes of Beijing. These murals represent in meticulous detail the meeting of various Buddhist deities.
Fahai Temple is located on the Cuiwei Mountain, two kilometers northeast of Moshikou, Beijing. The main constructions are respectively built on three terraces. On the first terrace is the Hall of Gateway; on the second is the Hall of Four Gods, and on the third is the Grand Hall of Buddha, around which is the Hall of Masters. Fahai Temple's construction was completed in 1443. Emperor Zhu Qizhen inscribed the stele of the temple, which makes it famous among numerous temples in Beijing.