Xifeng Temple

Visitor information

Also known as

西峰寺

City

Beijing

Address

West of Keluotuo Village, Yongding Town, Mentougou District

Coordinates

39.8842464, 116.0723619

About Xifeng Temple

Xifeng Temple is located in the west of Keluotuo Village, Yongding Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and was originally named Huiju Temple. It was renamed Yuquan Temple in the Yuan Dynasty and was given its current name after reconstruction in the first year of Ming Zhengtong (1436). The temple has more than 30 Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, including Shanmen Hall, Tianwang Hall and other buildings. It is famous for the Eight Views of the West Peak such as the ancient ginkgo, the underground palace and the spring. The ancient ginkgo tree in the temple was planted in the Song Dynasty. It is about 1,200 years old, about 35 meters high and 850 centimeters in circumference. In 2000, it was designated as a first-class ancient tree in Beijing.

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