Jietai Temple
Founded in the Tang dynasty (originally named Huiju Temple); the Liao-dynasty monk Fazhen built an ordination platform here, one of the "three great ordination platforms of China" together with Zhaoqing Temple in Hangzhou and Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou — and its platform is the largest in the country: rebuilt by imperial decree in the Ming dynasty, the Peony Courtyard was where Qing emperors and empresses stayed on their visits, and Emperor Qianlong left many inscriptions here
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-16:30
- Ticket
- CNY 45
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Founded in the Tang dynasty (originally named Huiju Temple); the Liao-dynasty monk Fazhen built an ordination platform here, which together with Zhaoqing Temple in Hangzhou and Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou forms the "three great ordination platforms of China" — and its platform is the largest in the country: rebuilt by imperial decree in the Ming dynasty, the Peony Courtyard was a resting place for Qing emperors and empresses, and Emperor Qianlong left many poems and inscriptions from his visits. The "four famous pines" — the Pagoda-Embracing Pine, Crouching-Dragon Pine, Nine-Dragon Pine and Carefree Pine — each take a distinctive form, and the thousand-year Liao-dynasty stone sutra pillar and steles from successive dynasties are well preserved. Sharing the Mentougou hills with Tanzhe Temple, the two are often combined in a one-day trip; spring, when lilacs and peonies bloom, is the best time to visit.
Getting there: Pingguoyuan, transfer to bus / self-drive
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