Baita Temple (Miaoying Temple)

Baita temple, also known as Miaoying temple, is located in the north of Fuwai Street. Baita temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is recorded that Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, personally selected the construction site, and the craftsmen in Nepal were responsible for the construction. The most famous building in the White Pagoda Temple is the white pagoda. The body of the white pagoda is made of brick and stone, with a height of more than 50 meters. There are three parts: the pagoda brake, the body and the base. The white tower has a unique shape. The tower base is a classic three-layer xumizuo type, and the tower body is a unique bowl shape. The Tasha is even more unique. A huge copper canopy is supported by 13 heavy phase wheels. On the top of the Tasha is a bronze gilded pagoda. Baita temple is built on the basis of the pagoda and centered on it. It is the landmark building of Baita temple. Of course, there are many scenic spots in Baita temple. The temple's Tianwang hall, seven Buddha Hall, Daxiong hall, and the famous "three Buddha Hall" are also classic works of Yuan Dynasty architecture.

Address: 171 fuchengmennei street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Longitude: 116.36341532362

Latitude: 39.924087601185

Tel: 010-66166099

Ticket information: 20 yuan (free for the top 200 on Wednesday)

Opening hours: 9:00-16:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:00), closed on Monday