Dongyue Temple, Beijing
Dongyue Temple in Beijing is located in Chaoyang District’s Chaowai area. This popular Daoist temple was constructed during the Yuan Dynasty in honor of the God of Mount Tai. Today this temple is under the National Key Cultural Relict protection being the largest Zhengyi School of Daoism temple in north China. Dongyue
Temple also houses the Beijing Folk Customs Museum. The special feature of the temple is the morbid Taoist shrine. Though unsettling, a visit to this shrine offers a fascinating experience. The temple is where Daoist monks live in an atmosphere and ambience that starkly contrasts the surrounding high rise buildings and contemporary glass structures.
To the south of the temple, you will find the mesmerizing memorial archway. As you enter through this entrance, you will reach the Taoist Hades. This is where tortured spirits are believed to seek retribution and atonement.
Wander through the Department for Implementing 15 Kinds of Violent Death or the Department for Wandering Ghosts to get spooked. All is not morbid and gloomy though. You can cheer up by visiting the Department for Increasing Good Fortune and Longevity. At each department, you will be given an explanation in English. This temple is one of the popular tourist attractions in Beijing.
Temple also houses the Beijing Folk Customs Museum. The special feature of the temple is the morbid Taoist shrine. Though unsettling, a visit to this shrine offers a fascinating experience. The temple is where Daoist monks live in an atmosphere and ambience that starkly contrasts the surrounding high rise buildings and contemporary glass structures.
To the south of the temple, you will find the mesmerizing memorial archway. As you enter through this entrance, you will reach the Taoist Hades. This is where tortured spirits are believed to seek retribution and atonement.
Wander through the Department for Implementing 15 Kinds of Violent Death or the Department for Wandering Ghosts to get spooked. All is not morbid and gloomy though. You can cheer up by visiting the Department for Increasing Good Fortune and Longevity. At each department, you will be given an explanation in English. This temple is one of the popular tourist attractions in Beijing.
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Sight Name: Dongyue Temple
Sight Location: Beijing, China (See walking tours in Beijing)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Beijing, China (See walking tours in Beijing)
Sight Type: Religious
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