Fayuan Temple

法源寺

Fayuan Si Qian Jie 7 Xuanwu Q

Hours

Thurs-Tues 8:30-11am and 1:30-4pm

About this place

Fayuan Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty, at the south of Jiaozi Alley outside the Beijing Xuanwumen. It is not only the oldest Buddhist temple in Beijing but also a location for both the China Buddhism Institution and China Buddhism Library and Relic Centre. In addition, it is an important institution training young monks and Buddhism research. Fayuan Temple spreads over an area of 6700 m2. Fayuan Temple which consists of 13 halls carefully layout over a huge compound, is the oldest ancient temple buildings in Beijing.

Metro: Xuanwu Men (206, exit D1)

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Tours That Go to Fayuan Temple

$63 Per Day

A Tour of Hidden Beijing--Niujie (Ox Street) Area

Living or already been to Beijing and have seen all the major sights? Want to see something different and to get an idea of the "real" Chinese life, Stay in more local surroundings, eat food from all over China and be adventurous? You will love this tour.

Niujie (Ox Street) inhabited by 23 ethnic minorities (mainly muslims) and Han Chinese, all people live together in peace. A visit to Ox street (Niu Jie) today is a vivid reminder of Beijing’s flourishing Muslim community and a true life of ordinary Chinese .

Tour Arragements:
1. Visitting a snack street, learn and try Muslim and Han Chinese food, everything is clean,well prepared and yummy, come with a empty stomach and an open mind.
2. Visitting a small local supper market, check out the daily used articles for locals who live in this area.
3. Seeing the Great Mosque, which was built thousand years ago, and it's the spiritual centre for the 13,000 Muslims living in the vicinity, is the biggest and oldest in Beijing.
4. Walking along the streets, see several markets and shops offer Muslim services and goods.
5. Visitting the olddest buddhism temple in town, Fayuansi. The place is so remote and tranquil, the door keeper is a 70 years old "Daye" (Uncle), wearing bule color's Mao suit, he is very friendly, and like to share stories about his life with visitors.
6. Ending up the tour at the square in front of Fayuan Temple, Where many locals are relaxing.

Cost:
400 RMB/ 1 guests
500 RMB/ 2 guests
600 RMB/ 3 guests
650 RMB/ 4 guests
750 RMB/ 5 guests

Including:
Guiding fee, tasting of typical snacks, 1 bottle of wather, entry fees of 2 temples.

Not including:
1. Transportation (Mostly, we could take taxi, cost not much, if needed, I could also arrange a private car/van, and quote you a price).
2. Proper Lunch (If you wish to sit down in a restaurant, I know good places in the area, and you will need to pay for yourself).