Fahai Temple

It is especially worth a visit. The murals are amazing and comparable to the murals in the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. They are very well preserved. The place is a bit remote and the transportation is not convenient. There are few visitors in the temple. The ticket is 100 yuan and you must pay in cash, but it is completely worth the money. There is a special person to explain every hour here. The explanation starts at 9:40 in the morning. Slowly climb the 108 steps. The exquisite murals are in the main hall. I did my homework before going there. I went to the Medicine Master Hall in advance to see the replicas. There are two white pines over 700 years old in front of the main hall. Before entering the main hall, everyone put on shoe covers. The guide gave everyone a flashlight to lead everyone to see the originals. There was a feeling of exploring the secrets. No photos or recordings were allowed in the hall. I was amazed at the superb painting skills of the ancients. The works from more than 500 years ago are still colorful. There are cute leopards and elephants, little foxes with capillaries on their ears, 3D lions, flowing tulle on the Buddha statues, and clothes with gilded patterns. The caisson on the top of the hall is also very beautiful. It's really shocking! After seeing the original, other replicas are no longer acceptable. Everyone who can see the original feels very honored.

The murals in Fahai Temple really amazed me. I didn't expect them to be so beautiful. You only need to spend 100 yuan to see murals that are far better than the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and no less than Dunhuang (lost in age and area, but more beautiful). You can't take pictures in the main hall. In order to protect the cultural relics, a small number of people are allowed to enter regularly, and even have to wear shoe covers, so this is a tourist attraction that is destined not to be too popular. The government has not promoted it. It depends entirely on word of mouth. There will also be explanations. The one I met was a little brother. The explanation was very comprehensive and of high quality, and he tried his best to let us visit the murals in the limited time. There are replicas in the rear hall, but they can't show one ten-thousandth of the charm of the original murals, not to mention photos, so you must go and see it in person, maybe one day it will no longer be open. The murals of Fahai Temple have been added to the special recommendation series.

The murals are in the main hall. I listened to the explanation at 11:40 am. It cost 100 yuan per person. You need to wear shoe covers before entering. The murals exceeded my expectations. It was amazing. It is forbidden to take photos and videos in the hall. The photo is a replica of the Medicine Buddha Hall in the back.

A relatively unpopular attraction, highly recommended by mural lovers. I love it so much.

The murals are really nice, with rich layers. But the level of explanation is very poor, just like the level of amateur science. Not a good experience.

In front of the main hall of Fahai Temple, there are two white pine trees from the Ming Dynasty, called Bailong Pines, which are over 30 meters high. These two ancient pines are relics of Longquan Temple during the Liao and Jin Dynasties. They are more than a thousand years old and are one of the oldest white pine trees in Beijing, known as "white robe generals".

The casting craftsmanship, exquisiteness and inscription content of the bronze bell of Fahai Temple are comparable to the world-famous Yongle Bell.

Fahai Temple has the most complete and largest Ming Dynasty murals in China, which are comparable to the Dunhuang murals and are the treasure of Fahai Temple (tickets must be purchased separately, 100 yuan/ticket).

I personally like to visit some temples, not because I believe in Buddhism, but because I think that if I go at the right time, the temples are much quieter than other places, and most of the temples have nice scenery. Fahai Temple is really a small place in Beijing, and it is not easy to be found. Most people who come here should have the same purpose as me, for the Ming Dynasty murals in Fahai Temple.

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On the way to the temple, the temple mentioned by the morning exerciser seemed to be nothing to them. Entering Fahai Temple is as difficult as entering a temple in Tibet. You need to climb up stairs to each hall. The peace in the temple is a tranquility that is not found in the eight major places. Few people visit it, probably because there are no Buddhas to worship and no incense to burn. Tourists focus on the main hall to visit the murals. Only then does this Ming Dynasty temple seem a bit popular. The ten Ming Dynasty murals in the hall are the oldest and most complete murals preserved in Beijing, comparable to the Dunhuang murals. The murals are mainly made of gilding and gold, and were made by the royal painters of the time over a period of more than 4 years. It is a blessing that they have been preserved to this day and can be seen at a glance [happy][happy][happy]

ps: We entered a temple that looked most like a temple, but there were no monks. The tour guide said that this place was already a museum. I give a thumbs up to the guy who explained the murals today.

[Beijing Style] You can see murals in Beijing without going to Dunhuang



There are many ancient Buddhist temples in Beijing, but the Fahai Temple in Moshikou, Shijingshan is unique.



This imperial temple of the Ming Dynasty was donated by Li Tong, the eunuch of Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, and has a history of more than 600 years. In addition to the four-cypress one-hole bridge, the mandala caisson, the thousand-year-old white pine and the Sanskrit sutra and mantra bell, the most worth seeing are the nine extremely exquisite Ming Dynasty fine brushwork and heavy color murals in the main hall.



The figures, animals, gods, monsters, and plants depicted in the murals are lifelike, and the extensive use of the methods of "drawing gold" and "gilding with gilding powder" makes them magnificent and resplendent, revealing the wealth of the people. Not only does it fill the gap of the Dunhuang murals that only the Ming Dynasty was missing, but it also surpasses the Yongle Palace in Shanxi in terms of painting skills.



In order to better protect the murals, the windows, doors and lights of the Great Hall are not open. Each visitor is given a flashlight, and there are special people to explain every hour. No photos, audio or video recording is allowed. Not only is the visiting experience very special, but watching the murals up close is like walking into history.



I highly recommend the Water Moon Guanyin, which even depicts the light white gauze. It is so beautiful that it is beyond description. As a novice in painting, I can only say that if I were asked to draw this stroke by stroke, I would rather go to the shit...



After the visit, you can also go to the Medicine Master Hall at the back to take pictures of the replica, which is also thoughtful!

Very exquisite murals, the explanation is also very professional, one hour per show, you have to spend 100 to go in and see the murals, because only the main hall and the murals inside are from the Ming Dynasty Yingzong period, all other buildings were renovated after the 1990s, if you spend 20 to buy a ticket to go in, it is a waste if you don't see the murals. There are replicas in the back hall, but they are very rough, and without explanation, you can't see the reason at all.

When I first saw the words "Fahai Temple", the image that came to my mind was Fahai in "Legend of White Snake". Later, I looked up information and found that the temple where Fahai was was called Jinshan Temple, while this Fahai Temple was a royal temple. Fahai Temple was built in the eighth year of the Zhengtong reign of the Ming Dynasty (1443), with a construction area of ​​more than 5,000 square meters. Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty specially granted it a plaque, which means that the Buddhist Dharma is as vast as the sea.

I took a bus for nearly an hour to come here just to see the exquisite Ming Dynasty murals in the main hall. It is not allowed to take pictures of the originals. The replicas in the photos are not even one ten-thousandth as exquisite as the originals. I really recommend everyone to see the originals! ! If you have been to the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and feel that the murals inside are very shocking, then the murals here are the best in quality, absolutely not inferior to the Mogao Grottoes, and the royal generosity (I can't remember the original words of the tour guide sister). Because it is the off-season, and I am very lucky to have a half-hour explanation, from what is the Tianlong Babu group to the use of the gilding technique, the explanation teacher is really professional and full of enthusiasm! ! In addition to the three Buddha statues in the main hall, all are genuine monuments. Many techniques are used in the murals, such as the dragon composed of auspicious clouds to represent the Tianlong Babu group, such as the tree holes shaped like ears. There is no mortal in all the murals, but it seems to contain all living beings, you and I are all people in the painting. I really admire it from the bottom of my heart as a non-Buddhist or non-religious person.

You need to buy a separate ticket to appreciate the original murals, the ticket price is 100 yuan (after buying it, you don’t need to buy the ticket for Fahai Temple), but there are no student tickets. There will be a professional guide to accompany the whole tour. Each session is limited to 20 people. It seems that large groups are not accepted. You need to wear shoe covers to enter the main hall, you can’t take pictures or record, there is no electricity in the main hall, it’s cold in winter and hot in summer, and there is no light at all. You can only use the flashlight provided to see it bit by bit. Everyone should be mentally prepared, everything is worth it for the murals.

Who would have thought that in such an inconspicuous valley, and in such an inconspicuous little temple, lies the most beautiful murals in China.

A very unique temple, not very famous but very interesting. Tickets are 20 yuan, and tickets to see the murals are 100 yuan. You can see the replicas for 20 yuan. If you don't understand, you can also simply

The temple itself is small, the three courtyards are cramped, the distances between the halls are short, and the architecture has no distinctive features.

The key point is to see the murals. The murals in the main hall are very, very beautiful. You have to take a flashlight to go inside to see it. It feels very magical. There is a group every hour, and there are special people to explain. The Water Moon Guanyin is very beautiful.

There are ten paintings in total in the mural, and each one has been interpreted a lot. It is also very interesting to listen to.

There are five unique features in Fahai Temple, including murals, caisson ceiling, ancient bell, cypress trees and four cypresses and one eye bridge.

The exquisite murals preserved here are of the highest standard among the Buddhist murals of the Ming Dynasty, and are very well preserved. The explanation of the murals in the temple is also very professional, not the vulgar tone of the tourist guide, and it is very informative. There is also the tomb of Tian Yi nearby for visiting.

Fahai Temple is located in Shijingshan Moshikou, which is very remote, inconvenient to transport and very hard to find. I didn't think much of it before, but later someone recommended me to go there to check it out, and it really lived up to the saying that great things are hidden in the world.

Here are some tips:

1. This place is not big. There are two types of tickets. One is 100 yuan, which allows you to enter the main hall to listen to the explanation. The explanation lasts for one hour. In order to protect the murals, you need to use a flashlight inside. So please consider carefully if you bring too young children, as they will make noises out of curiosity or cry out of fear. Because the explanation lasts for one hour, one batch enters about one hour, with 20 people in one batch. I was the first batch to go on the weekend, and there were really many people queuing when I came out. I would like to remind everyone that although this place is little known, the people are really bad. The other ticket price is 20 yuan, which allows you to go in and view some cultural relics in the temple rooms. You can also see the murals imitated by technology, but unfortunately you can't see the originals. I think 20 yuan is a bit unnecessary. This temple has nothing worth visiting except the original murals in the main hall.

2. It is said that there are three people who give lectures, taking turns to lead the batch. Everyone gives good lectures, but some people may be more subjective.

3. Fahai Temple is built on a mountain. Why was it built here? The explanation will say that the builder dreamed of this terrain. However, the transportation and environment around Fahai Temple are very ordinary. On the way there, you only need to look forward to the Great Hall.

Then I talked about my impressions after watching the painting: During the one hour in the Great Hall, everyone was amazed and couldn't help but exclaim. The guide said that this is the only preserved mural from the Ming Dynasty. Its symbols, techniques and color materials are all amazing. I highly recommend Fahai Temple.

The most famous thing about Fahai Temple is the murals, which are in the main hall. They were custom-made by the royal family and use exclusive materials and workmanship. They are as famous as the Yongle Palace and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. People enter in groups of 30 minutes, holding flashlights, listening to the tour guide's explanation, and marveling at the ancients' exquisite craftsmanship, who were able to draw such magnificent paintings on the stone walls.

The murals of Fahai Temple located in Moshikou, Shijingshan, are the most splendid existing Ming Dynasty murals. I have admired them for a long time. Today I came here but I couldn’t bear to spend 100 yuan to go to the Main Hall to see the originals. The photos are all simulated murals in the Medicine Buddha Hall, but they are still breathtaking.

The terminus of Metro Line 1 is Pingguoyuan Station. After exiting the station, take multiple buses to Shougang Community, then cross Moshikou Street and go up the mountain to the destination.

The tranquil Water-Moon Guanyin, the pious Sudhana, the mighty Wei Tuo, the fox whose hair is so fine that you can almost see the capillaries on its ears, the cute little pigs, the flying celestials, the Four Heavenly Kings, and so on.

In addition, the thousand-year-old white pine, the gorgeous mandala caisson, the Ming Dynasty bell cast with Sanskrit, the four-cypress one-arch bridge and the murals are known as the five wonders of Fahai Temple and are worth seeing.

On the way to Fahai Temple, I visited the largest eunuch cemetery in China, Tian Yi's Tomb, and the Quaternary Glacier Relics Museum. I walked along the famous Moshikou Street and happened to catch the market. It was very lively. Unfortunately, the overpass at the starting point of the classic Beijing West Ancient Road has been destroyed.

Fahai Temple is located at the southern foot of Cuiwei Mountain in the western suburbs of Beijing. It was built by Li Tong, the eunuch of Emperor Yingzong Zhu Qizhen in 1439, and it took four years to build. Emperor Yingzong bestowed the plaque of Fahai Zen Temple. Now only the main hall remains. The murals in the main hall are famous.

I went to see the murals because of their reputation. I took a two-hour bus ride and walked for half an hour. I bought a ticket for 20 yuan, which I thought was a good deal. But when I was about to enter, the ticket seller said that the murals had to be sold separately, 100.00 per person. There was only one hour left before closing, so we could only see the murals for 30 minutes because we had to go to the Glacier Museum. It was not worth it to spend 120.00 to see the murals for half an hour. I decided to come back another day, refunded the ticket and left. Later I heard that there were replicas inside, so I didn't have to spend 100 yuan. And the originals were not clear in the dim light.

Take a few photos of the mountain gate to show that you have been here.

Fahai Temple is unexpectedly good. I originally planned to go to Jietai Temple, but I didn't have a car, so I went to Fahai Temple near Pingguoyuan subway station. The temple is not big but it is definitely worth a visit because it is very old and well preserved. There are also exquisite murals from the Ming Dynasty (you have to pay to see the murals separately, or you can see replicas in other halls). This is why this small temple ranks in the top ten at Beijing Airport. After going down the mountain gate, turn left and walk up the mountain road. You can walk along the fire road on the top of the mountain all the way to Badachu. It takes about an hour. The scenery is great when walking on the top of the mountain.

The Ming Dynasty murals in the main hall of Fahai Temple are world-famous and can be called "national treasures". The artistic level is comparable to the murals in Yongle Temple in Shanxi. They are very exquisite and worth seeing.

Fahai Temple is a national key cultural relic protection site, located in Moshikou, Shijingshan District, Beijing. The ticket price is only 10 yuan and there are not many tourists. Friends who like quietness may wish to go and have a look.