Yongan temple in Beijing

Yongan temple was built on the south slope of Qionghua island in Beihai Park. Qionghua island is a round mountain island in the North Sea. It has been a royal garden since the 11th century. The island is full of pavilions and pavilions, just like a fairyland.

Yongan temple in Beijing

Yongan temple was built on the south slope of Qionghua island in Beihai Park. Qionghua island is a round mountain island in the North Sea. It has been a royal garden since the 11th century. The island is full of pavilions and pavilions, just like a fairyland.

Construction history

In 1651 A.D., a white Tibetan Lama tower was built on the site of the former palace in the Qing Dynasty, and a temple was built in front of the tower. From then on, Qiongdao was also known as Baitashan, also known as Baitasi. After being rebuilt in 1743 A.D., it was renamed Yongan temple.

architectural composition

Yongan temple is located in the official garden. It is magnificent and full of royal style. The roofs of all the halls are covered with yellow and green glazed tiles. Dragon shaped patterns are carved on the ridge of the hall. The configuration of stone pavilions in the middle of the temple is also like the Imperial Palace, which is integrated with the scenery of other places in the garden. The white pagoda stands in the center of Qiongdao and sits in the north to the south, which is the highest point of Yong'an temple. To the south of the tower, there are Shanyin hall, Pu'an hall, Zhengjue hall, Falun hall, Mountain Gate and memorial archway, extending from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the mountain. Yongan temple is located in the official garden. It is magnificent and full of royal style. The roofs of all the halls are covered with yellow and green glazed tiles. Dragon shaped patterns are carved on the ridge of the hall. The configuration of stone pavilions in the middle of the temple is also like the Imperial Palace, which is integrated with the scenery of other places in the garden.

Address: Yong'an temple, dashizuo Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing

Longitude: 116.38930272884

Latitude: 39.924294392177