Hongluo Temple

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The largest Buddhist garden in northern my country, it is said that "there is Putuo in the south and Hongluo in the north". It has been a holy place for worshiping Buddha and praying for blessings in Beijing since ancient times.
Hongluo Temple is divided into two parts. One is the main temple area of ​​Hongluo Temple and the Five Hundred Arhats Forest near the main hall, and the other is the Guanyin Temple on the top of the mountain. It is said that the Guanyin Temple is very effective in praying for children, and the Hongluo Temple is particularly effective in praying for marriage.
The "Imperial Bamboo Grove", "Male and Female Ginkgo" and "Wisteria on Pine" are known as the three most beautiful sights of Hongluo Temple.
There are towering ancient trees in the temple. The characteristics of Hongluo Temple are “viewing flowers in spring, avoiding the heat in summer, viewing red leaves in autumn, and appreciating the three friends of winter”.

Attractions Location: No. 2, Beihongluo East Road, Luzhuang Village, Huairou Town, Huairou District, Beijing

Tickets:
Ordinary ticket: Adult ticket RMB 54 / Student / Elderly / Low-income people / Active-duty officers / Fire and rescue ticket RMB 27 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Half-price ticket: valid military ID, valid student ID, valid fire rescue ID, senior citizen ID, senior citizen discount card, social security fund receipt card
Free ticket: Holders of disability certificate, retirement certificate, valid conscript certificate, valid original paper mountaineering admission card, Beijing Pass elderly care and disability assistance card

Opening hours:
08:30-17:30; Last admission: 16:00 (Monday to Sunday, May 1st to September 30th) 08:30-17:00; Last admission: 16:00 (October 1st to April 30th of the following year, Monday to Sunday)

Contact Details: 010-60681639;010-60681175;010-60682649

Transportation:
1. Take the Mutianyu shuttle bus from Yanqi Lake Station to Hongluo Temple Scenic Area Bus Station, and walk about 1,029 meters to arrive.
2. Direct bus to scenic area:
Hongluo Temple Scenic Area. Special bus [08:00]
Departure date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays
Departure location: East side road of Beijing Poly Plaza Hotel (Take Metro Line 2 to Dongsishitiao Station, get off and take Exit B, walk east for about 100 meters to the east side road of the hotel)

Time reference: Less than 1 hour


Recommended itinerary for Hongluo Temple tours

1-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple Blessing Tour

  • All day: Take the 916 express bus from Dongzhimen Bus Hub → transfer to H57 bus from Huairou Bus Station → Hongluo Temple (about 2 hours)

Take an in-depth tour of "the first ancient temple in northern Beijing" and experience the three unique views of the thousand-year-old ginkgo, wisteria and pine, and the imperial bamboo forest. You can climb to the Guanyin Temple to overlook the panoramic view of Huairou.

Accommodation: Zen B&B near Hongluo Temple | Food: Vegetarian restaurant in the temple


2-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple + Yanqi Lake

  • Day 1: Same as Hongluo Temple itinerary on the same day
  • Day 2: Take a taxi to Yanqi Lake (15 minutes) → Cycling/boating around the lake

A perfect combination of religious culture and natural scenery, you can enjoy the garden landscape of Yanqi Lake International Conference City in spring.

Accommodation: Yanqi Lake Boutique Hotel | Food: Lakeside BBQ


3-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple + Mutianyu Great Wall

  • Day 1: Same as Hongluo Temple itinerary on the same day
  • Day 2: Charter a car to Mutianyu Great Wall (40 minutes) → Take the cable car up and down
  • Day 3: Huairou City → Qinglongxia Bungee Jumping/Rafting

From Buddhist holy sites to the majestic Great Wall, experience the charm of Huairou in different dimensions.

Accommodation: B&B at the foot of the Great Wall | Food: Rainbow trout breeding base


4-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple + Qinglong Gorge + Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall

  • Day 1-3: Same 3-day itinerary
  • Day 4: Charter a car to Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall (1 hour) → Experience the wonder of the Great Wall entering the water

A complete in-depth tour of the Great Wall, including the regular Great Wall and the Water Great Wall.

Accommodation: Water Great Wall Resort | Food: Farmhouse Iron Pot Stew


5-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple + Gubei Water Town + Simatai

  • Day 1-4: Same 4-day itinerary
  • Day 5: Charter a car to Gubei Water Town (2 hours) → Night tour of Simatai Great Wall

From Buddhist Zen to the northern water towns, feel the collision of multiple cultures.

Accommodation: Gubei Water Town Hot Spring Inn | Food: Miyun Reservoir Fish


6-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple + Labagoumen Primeval Forest

  • Day 1-5: Same 5-day itinerary
  • Day 6: Charter a car to Labagou Gate (3 hours) → Hike in the birch forest

The original forest that extends to the northernmost part of Beijing is suitable for summer and autumn to escape the heat and enjoy the leaves.

Accommodation: Forest cabin | Cuisine: Manchu specialties


7-day itinerary: Hongluo Temple + Chengde Mountain Resort

  • Day 1-6: Same as 6-day itinerary
  • Day7: Charter a car to Chengde (3.5 hours) → Half-day tour of the Mountain Resort

The ultimate royal garden and Buddhist culture tour, it is recommended to purchase a combined ticket.

Accommodation: Chengde Mountain Resort Hotel | Cuisine: Manchu Eight Bowls


User Reviews

By Squirrel at the Nut House |

Many people said that the climb was very tiring, so they came down halfway. I also prepared two bottles of water and some food in advance. But I found that it was not that high, and I reached the top of the mountain in a short time, and I didn’t feel tired. I strolled along the way, burned incense, worshipped Buddha, thanked Buddha and made wishes. Maybe I came too early, and when I came down the mountain, I saw that some people had just arrived. There are free incense inside, and the main Buddhas are Maitreya Buddha, Tathagata Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, etc.



There were a few young people on the mountain, making a lot of noise. I think a Buddhist holy place should be quieter.



If you are a devout person, you can come to worship Buddha. If you come here for tourism, you may be a little disappointed because there are only Buddhas along the way and no other special attractions.

By Shangguan Xinxin |

Since it is a 4a hotel, I will give it four stars. The environment is great, but the service is not good. I went there on 20190113 Laba Festival. Remember to go there on a good day.



✔Bus information: Take bus No. 916 from Dongzhimen Hub Station to the destination. The fare is 12 yuan, and 6 yuan with a card.

After getting off the bus, walk back and turn right at the red light. You will see the bus stop. There is no H57 license plate, but you can just wait here. There is a bus every hour, every half hour. The same is true for the return trip. Our tour ended at 12:10 and we took the 12:30 bus back. There is no need to take a black taxi or Didi.



✔Expenses: 1-Ticket: 54 yuan, 2-Invite ribbon 10 yuan, please note that you must write the name you need here, etc., there will be no more later. 3-Invite incense: In the temple, incense is free, and there is no merit box. Everyone puts the incense money directly at the incense place or the offering place. Anyway, no one dares to touch the Buddha's incense.



✔Going up the mountain: We climbed two roads. The way up was very steep, full of steps, and we walked through a pavilion. The Guanyin Road when we went down the mountain was all gentle slopes. Because this road required worship, no one spoke, and everyone was quietly talking to Guanyin.



✔ Feng Shui for the Year of the Pig: The temple has Feng Shui for each animal sign in the Year of the Pig. When I came down, I also worshipped the three uniques.



✔Service: There are service personnel in each hall, whose main task is to supervise everyone to ensure that the lit incense is not brought into the main hall to prevent fire.



What happened at the Guanyin Temple on the mountain: A pilgrim finally climbed up, but the name was not written on the lucky plaque he had requested, so he asked the staff in the temple if they had a pen. The staff directly said: No, go to where you bought it and get a pen. In fact, you could just say that there was no pen, but adding the last sentence really made people feel uncomfortable, not to mention that Guanyin was watching, and you were a bad person.

By Follow me everywhere |

Hongluo Temple is named after the legend of the Hongluo Fairy. It was first built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and expanded in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,600 years. Its original name was "Daming Temple". During the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty (1436-1449 AD), it was renamed "Huguo Zifu Zen Temple". The words "Huguo Zifu Zen Temple" were written by Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen (before he was captured during the expedition).

According to historical records, Hongluo Temple has been expanded and rebuilt several times, and is famous both at home and abroad and has a strong religious cult.

Hongluo Temple has been a temple of many royal appointments, and has produced many eminent monks with extraordinary Buddhist teachings. The last two generations of Pure Land Buddhist masters in my country, the 12th generation master Jixing and the 13th generation master Yin Guang, both had connections with Hongluo Temple. In particular, Master Yin Guang studied Pure Land Buddhism at Hongluo Temple during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, and later went to Putuo to establish a Pure Land temple. Therefore, there is a saying in the world that "there is Putuo in the south and Hongluo in the north".

By Purple Ice Dream |

Hongluo Temple was first built in the fourth year of Xiankang in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (338 AD). It was originally named "Daming Temple" (it was renamed "Huguo Zifu Zen Temple" during the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty. Because of the wonderful legend of the Hongluo Fairy, it is commonly known as "Hongluo Temple").

By Wandering Sleeper |

The ticket office of Hongluo Temple is 100 meters above sea level. The Guanyin Temple, located halfway up the mountain, is 300 meters above sea level. The scenic area is very large and the temples are located in different locations. I originally wanted to climb to the top of the mountain, but the section from Zhongtianmen to the top of Hongluo Mountain is closed. At an altitude of 420 meters, the area near Zhongtianmen is fenced off and guarded by special personnel. I couldn't go any further and had to retreat halfway. On the way up the mountain, I could see the distant views of Yanqi Lake and Hongluo Lake. The scenery was nice. It should have been a five-star hotel, but one star was deducted because the road to the top of the mountain was closed.

By Crouching Zombie |

It's a very nice place, with Guanyin Road and Hongluo Temple. The mountain is not too high, just right. It's just right to go there in autumn. Yes, this is a late review for a season

By Generous Home |

There are student tickets. After entering, you will spend most of the time walking. The mountain road is tiring and the stairs are a bit steep. Don't bring too much stuff if you want to play. If you are doing photography, you can go with more people, and each person can carry some equipment.

By China-TravelNote users |

Hongluo Temple is so beautiful. The ginkgo is so beautiful.

I also hope that I can fulfill my wish as soon as possible.

I feel very lucky to be able to see such a beautiful ginkgo tree.

By Jessica |

The Hongluo Temple in this season is so beautiful against the backdrop of two ginkgo trees.

By zip |

We will come again to enjoy the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. The time to enjoy the ginkgo is very good, and you can go later to see the red leaves.

By Zhang Liang1119 |

On the way back to Beijing from Chengde, I found that I had some extra time, so I stopped by here to have a look. It is said that praying for marriage here is very effective, and I saw several girls who came here alone and burned incense sincerely. On the Guanyin Road in the back mountain, there are various Bodhisattva statues on both sides of the mountain trail. Although their names are different, their facial expressions are all the same ugly. Can't you find a factory with a higher level to place an order?

By Not yet |

In Huairou, you need to take a car to get there, which is not very convenient in terms of transportation, but the scenery in autumn is great, with red leaves and big ginkgo trees. In addition to Xiangshan, you can go to Hongluo Temple, where there are many Guanyins. I heard that Hongluo Temple is more accurate in praying for marriage.

By Xiao Ming |

I heard that this is a place that is very effective in praying for marriage, so I came here from thousands of miles away to worship the Buddha.

Take the bus to Huairou Bus Station and take H57, and get off. The ticket is 54 yuan. There are free incense sticks in the temple, and there is no merit box, which is a breath of fresh air in the temple world.

There are three unique features in the temple, all of which are related to plants.

The zipline is fun and not scary, so it is recommended for going down the mountain.

By Coke on the rocks travel |

Hongluo Temple is located at the southern foot of Hongluo Mountain, 5 kilometers north of Huairou District, Beijing, and 55 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1,600 years and is also the largest Buddhist garden in my country. Hongluo Temple faces south and is built according to the mountain terrain. It has a rigorous layout and majestic momentum. It is backed by Hongluo Mountain and faces Hongluo Lake to the south. It is surrounded by mountains and water, with lush forests and towering ancient trees. Hongluo Temple is located in the thousand-acre green ancient pine forest in front of Hongluo Mountain, forming a beautiful picture of "ancient temple hidden in the blue waves".

The hiking trail introduced today is the one behind Hongluo Temple. You need to buy a ticket to Hongluo Temple to enter. The ticket price is 54 yuan. From Hongluo Temple to Guanyin Temple on the top of the mountain, you need to climb more than 1,000 steps. The hiking trail is a relatively easy trail, which takes about 2 hours and is suitable for those who like leisure hiking.

After entering from the gate of Hongluo Temple, you will feel a completely different landscape from that outside the scenic area. First, visit the bamboo forest and Hongluo Pond in turn, and feel the shady forests, towering ancient trees and other Feng Shui treasures. Hongluo Temple, which is not to be missed at the entrance of the temple, has hundreds of turtles, each lazily basking in the sun. There is also the Imperial Bamboo Forest, one of the three most beautiful sights, with rows of bamboos standing tall, and mottled light and shadows in the bamboo forest. It only needs a red wall to be comparable to the red wall and bamboo shadows of the Wuhou Temple in Chengdu.

Next, we visited each hall in turn. There are two other wonders in the courtyard, namely the male and female ginkgo trees and the wisteria and pine trees. We felt the aura of the century-old trees, admired the solemn Buddhist rituals, comprehended our own mind, and felt calm and happy.

After exiting from the back of the main hall, climb along Guanyin Road and enter the mountain hiking trail. The steps are all perfectly repaired stone paths with handrails next to them, which are even and flat. You can take a rest in the woods along the way. The 33 life-size Guanyin statues are more solemn and dignified against the backdrop of green pines and bamboos. Soon you will reach Guanyin Temple. After taking a short rest at Guanyin Temple, you can climb up the steps to Zhongtian Gate. Zhongtian Gate is 420 meters above sea level, and you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Huairou City.

Starting from Zhongtianmen, pass the red leaf forest, walk along the long corridor on the ridge, and head towards the viewing pavilion. You can reach the viewing pavilion without taking too many steps, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Huairou Reservoir and Hongluo Lake. Then pass the Five Hundred Arhats Garden and go down the mountain.

This hiking trail has few steps and the road is flat, so it requires less physical energy. You can visit the ancient temple while hiking, and have a meal at the nearby Rainbow Trout Ditch after coming down the mountain. It is suitable for a one-day trip on the weekend.

By Xiaoba |

On a hillside, the road is very steep, please pay attention to safety. The staff of the scenic spot said that many places are still under construction, please pay attention to safety when you go in to visit

By Alone with the wind |

I arrived at the Hongluo Temple parking lot around 9 o'clock in the morning.

The car's air conditioner had just been repaired, but I still felt quite cold on the way. When I opened the car door and got out, my god! It was just 9 o'clock and the temperature was this high? I took my camera and went in quickly to find a cool place to relax.

The ticket price for Hongluo Temple is 54 yuan, with both full and fractional denominations. The name on the archway at the entrance is quite impressive: Jingbei Giant Temple!

The ticket gate is right after you pass the archway of the Jingbei Giant Temple. After passing the ticket gate and entering the scenic area, you will see a stone tablet in front of you, surrounded by a large and quiet bamboo forest. In this hot season, I hid in the bamboo forest and didn't want to come out.

After passing through the bamboo forest, Hongluo Lake is in front of you.

I looked up and saw a ticket office, which surprised me! It turned out to be a stall selling "ancient coins". Many tourists bought ancient coins to participate in the "beating money" activity.

There was a dark mass in the middle of the water on one side of Hongluo Lake. When I got closer, I found that it was a group of turtles piled together. Turtles symbolize longevity and are very common in temples. I thought it was a sculpture in the shape of a turtle at first, but when I looked more closely, I found that they were all alive! Some were big, some were small, some were old, some were young, and they were in different postures...

I have never understood what the red snail in Hongluo Temple means.

I still don't understand why I saw the red conch-shaped house in Hongluo Lake. The water here is relatively cooler. I saw many family members playing in the water, so I took the opportunity to rest for a while.

After passing Hongluo Lake, you will reach the main temple of Hongluo Temple. You must go up and see it!

Hongluo Temple has always been very popular. Everyone in Beijing knows about it. As for who has stayed there, I can't really say. Men, women, old and young, all come here to burn incense.

Another unique feature of the ancient temple is a huge hermaphroditic ginkgo tree. Unfortunately, my camera lens cannot fully cover its entire body. I think if I come here in the golden autumn, wouldn’t it be so beautiful to see the golden ginkgo leaves all over the ground? !

The cost of the slide is 50 for one way and 80 for round trip. I bought the round trip because I wanted to experience the excitement of the downhill slide. I have ridden this thing in the Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area in Huairou, and it is OK.

The speed of climbing up the mountain was naturally very slow. I was half lying down like sitting on a sedan chair and enjoyed it very much. Except for the sunburn on my head, everything else was fine. I didn't calculate the time of climbing up, but it was probably less than ten minutes.

When the slide reached the stop, I thought we had reached Guanyin Temple because I saw a sign that said "Guanyin Temple - Turn Right" and went to take a look. I was secretly glad to see the steep steps in front of the temple and the tourists and pilgrims climbing up with sweat on their foreheads.

But I saw there is a road up the mountain next to the temple, and you can go to the top and see it even higher. After all, the view here is not good and you can't see anything.

So I climbed up hard, counting the steps and slowly moving up holding the iron railing (it was hot).

Whether it was the tourists coming down or the young people who passed me on the way up, they were all soaked like water rats. It was painful for me to watch! I was shirtless, but it was not appropriate in a temple. It was so hot!!!

By + |

The first thing that caught my eye was a pond. It was the first time I saw so many turtles, in pairs and groups. Some were floating on the water with their heads poking out, while others were piled up and perched on the rocks. I thought this should be a pond for releasing animals into the wild. There were several other ponds nearby, with the legendary red carp and green carp, as well as very, very large grey fish. They all lived very comfortably and peacefully under the blessing of the Buddha. The first temple I met, my friends prayed for their blessings. Hongling and I each bought a red ribbon. It turns out that you need to buy two to pray for a good marriage. Don't ask me how I know this.

By CC |

There is a scent of fresh grass when you walk through the bamboo forest, a thick scent of pine when you go deep into the ancient forest, a faint scent of burning incense when you enter the temple, and bursts of flower fragrance on the way down the mountain. The most intoxicating is the mixture of moist earth and pine fragrance. It is particularly down-to-earth. After worshipping one by one in the Royal Bamboo Forest, you can choose to walk on Guanyin Road. It takes nearly an hour to walk with the elderly and children. There are 33 Guanyin statues along the way, each with its own profession, including the Life-Extending Guanyin, the Ruyi Guanyin, the Purifying Guanyin, the Child-Sending Guanyin, the Cihang Guanyin, etc. When visiting the temple, do not step on the threshold and do not take pictures of the Buddha statues.

By China-TravelNote users |

The scenery is good, take a day trip on the weekend to breathe some fresh air

By Red Guard Wuhan |

There is a Guanyin Temple on the mountain. I didn't go up, but I took a walk inside. There are five hundred arhats all over the mountain, and there are big Buddha statues, not in the palace. There is also a zodiac garden with stone sculptures of the twelve zodiacs, and there are several stone animal statues in each place. The Imperial Bamboo Garden is the bamboo garden named by the emperor; according to the description, this is the birthplace of northern Buddhism. There are two white marble statues in Hongluo Pond, which are the two daughters of the Jade Emperor. There are two mountains here, one is Hongluo Mountain and the other is Qinglong Mountain; you can see flowers in spring, escape the heat in summer, watch the yellow leaves of the ginkgo tree in autumn, and appreciate the three friends of winter in winter. "Create a pure land and make good connections with thousands of people."

By Car Helmets |

Because of the Labor Day, we drove for 3 and a half hours to reach the parking lot of Hongluo Temple. Fortunately, we drove all the way to the main entrance parking lot of Hongluo Temple Scenic Area. The parking lot charges 20 yuan. The gate of Hongluo Temple Scenic Area is a pure land to make good connections with thousands of people. The legend of Luoxian Cave prays for a lifetime of peace and keeps the family safe.

By Meow Meow Ying Ying |

Hongluo Temple is most famous for its bamboo forest, male and female ginkgo trees, and wisteria and pine trees. It has always been a popular place, but it is rarely noisy, and has a Buddhist Zen feel. At noon, the surrounding farmhouses can provide food and accommodation for tourists. The rainbow trout here is very famous throughout the country. Whether it is sashimi with seafood soy sauce or grilled over charcoal, you can feel the original flavor of rainbow trout.

By Miss Aqi |

Hongluo Temple is located on Hongluo Mountain. It is said that it is very effective in praying for marriage, and many people go there on purpose. There are steep stone steps and slightly gentle slopes to climb up to Hongluo Temple. You can choose the mountain road according to your own situation.

The trees in Hongluo Temple are always hung with red banners, carrying people's wishes for peace, health, wealth, children, promotion and so on.

By Gina⇝萌♊ |

It was my first time to visit Hongluo Temple. I didn't know that Hongluo Temple was so quiet, surrounded by mountains and water, with lush forests and towering ancient trees. It is worthy of being an ancient temple. As soon as you enter the garden, you can see two bamboo forests on the left and right. Enter along the right-side path. I sighed that the bamboos were thick and straight. It was really rare. No wonder even Emperor Kangxi had to take a break here to appreciate the bamboos. It also became one of the most beautiful views of Hongluo. The "Imperial Bamboo Forest" bypassed the bamboo forest and was the main hall. My girlfriend went straight to the topic. With a pious heart, she knelt in front of each Buddha statue. For me, a person with no desires, respectful prostration and gratitude is the biggest wish. The two most famous ginkgo trees in front of the hall are towering, and tender green buds have sprouted on the branches. It's great, everything has come back to life. I believe that after another growth, prosperity, transformation, and withering, another circle will be drawn on the annual rings. Although the wind and clouds are changing, "I" is there, neither sad nor happy, neither coming nor going, neither increasing nor decreasing, neither giving up nor abandoning. After passing the last three holy temples, there is Guanyin Road on the left and Luohan Road on the right. We chose Guanyin Road to go up the mountain. In fact, our choice was right, because the steps down the mountain from Luohan Garden were very steep (my stomach was cramping), while Guanyin Road had a gentle slope and was quite easy to climb.

By Fatty, lose weight! |

The bamboo forest of Hongluo Temple is a unique sight in the temple. It is green all year round and is a rare sight in the north. The ginkgo tree is also a unique sight in Hongluo Temple. It takes 7 or 8 people to hug it. The tree is 1,100 years old and has 10 trees growing from the same root. It is known as a "one-tree forest". This is a male tree that only blooms but does not bear fruit.

By China-TravelNote users |

The H57 bus from Huairou Bus Station to Hongluo Temple departs on the hour, such as 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00. The bus in the opposite direction departs at half-hours, such as 11:30, 12:30, and 13:30. The steps are quite steep, and climbing the mountain requires a certain amount of physical strength. You can see the entire Huairou District when you climb to the top.

By Vicki囍Fan |

The main entrance of Hongluo Temple: Hongluo Spring and Luoxian Cave: Prepare to cross Hongluo Mountain to Guanyin Temple: After crossing two mountains, we finally arrived at Guanyin Temple located in the mountains. It is quiet and peaceful, giving people a sacred and warm feeling. The long bells resounded through the valley. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, my heart suddenly became much calmer. I like this indescribable sense of freedom. Bid farewell to Guanyin Temple and continue to look for another scenery. Due to weather reasons, the entire mountain is shrouded in a misty scene, mysterious but desirable. The pavilion in the mountains in the distance is called a pavilion, which is a sightseeing platform and a place for tourists to rest. On the way, I encountered a dried flower, and somehow words such as "Buddha nature" and "Zen" emerged in my mind. Climbing the pavilion, I instantly had the majestic momentum of "I will climb to the top and see all the mountains as small" written by the poet Du Fu, and my whole state of mind suddenly became much brighter. Then I visited the Five Hundred Arhats, but I didn't take pictures with respect for the Venerable. When going down the mountain, I passed by the Twelve Zodiac Park, but unfortunately I didn’t come across my own zodiac sign.

By Ye Qianyan |

The most numerous buildings in the temple are naturally courtyard temples, with the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, and the Three Saints Hall as the axis, and four side halls in the east and west; the Thousand-Handed Guanyin Hall, the Hall of the Temple of the Guardians of the Heaven, the Hall of the Guardians of the Heaven, the Hall of the Guardians of the Heaven, and the Hall of the Guardians of the Heaven. Each building is extremely delicately repaired, down to every brick and tile, showing the solemnity and simplicity of Buddhism. The most tourists are in front of the Great Hall, and the incense is lingering in the incense pot in front of the hall, and there is an endless stream of wishers. Unlike other commercial temples, Hongluo Temple does not cost money to burn incense. My companions all made wishes here, whether it works or not, don't miss the opportunity. The Spring Festival has just passed, and the spring colors of the grass and trees are still buried in the soil. It is said that there is a kind of bleak and deserted scene in the temple, but the facts are surprising. The colorful lights and bright colored flags make Hongluo Temple full of joy; the gushing springs, the goldfish playing in the water, and the rippling blue waves add a touch of agility and softness to this place; and those colorful flowers, each of which is lifelike and full of vitality. It reminds me of the sentence in the text: Spring is approaching.

By Idle |

Hongluo Temple is easy to find, in Huairou, about 60 kilometers from Beijing. Every time I come here, I must play the "smash gold coin" game for fun and good luck! I hit "treasure", my son hit "treasure, enter, and recruit", and my husband hit "bell", haha! Good luck and fortune in the new year! Burn incense and worship Buddha, then go hiking.

By Click |

The Hongluo Temple Scenic Area on Hongluo Mountain is located at the southern foot of Hongluo Mountain, 5 kilometers north of Huairou District, Beijing, and 55 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The total area of ​​the scenic area is 800 hectares and it is a national AAAA-level tourist area.

By Kitagi |

In late autumn, I drove to Hongluo Temple with my colleagues. There were huge crowds of people, and believers were burning incense and worshiping Buddha. Guanyin Mountain was filled with people kneeling and praying. I just passed by in a hurry. My heart has no hometown, and peace of mind is my home.

By Knife |

There are two ancient ginkgo trees in front of the main hall. The female tree on the east is short and graceful, while the male tree on the west is tall and strong. They are over 1,100 years old, like a perfect match made in heaven, so they are also called the Couple Trees.

By AQUAN |

New Year’s Day happens to be the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar. We are grateful for the blessings of 2017 and pray for the best of luck in 2018.

By AliceCullen |

Suitable for a day trip. I took a taxi with my friends and took the bus back.

By Saibei Lone Wolf 66 |

I heard that Emperor Qianlong loved to use the water here to make tea, and Master Hongyi once practiced here. I came here to climb the mountain, and I was abused again. The back mountain is really high.

By Playful little boye |

Hongluo Temple is located in Huairou District, Beijing. It is a good place to enjoy the red leaves in autumn. It is very convenient to park when driving there. Compared with Xiangshan and Pofengling, the traffic is much smoother. There is a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree in Hongluo Temple. Around late October, the leaves turn golden and fall to the ground. The whole temple looks like it is covered with gold bricks.

Climbing further up, you can reach the Guanyin Temple. Pious people will kneel down and pray to every Bodhisattva on the roadside along the stone steps.

By amnesia |

Very good, I come here every year, and this year I think it is particularly beautiful, maybe my mood is different😊

By Meow~ |

In the north of the Pure Land Buddha there is a red snail



Hongluo Temple, with a history of more than 1,600 years, emerged in the early Chinese Buddhism in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It has a profound Buddhist cultural heritage and is the birthplace of Buddhism and Buddhist monastery in the north. There is a saying that "there is Putuo in the south and Hongluo in the north".



The mountain is 813 meters above sea level, and the red-leaf forest is mainly concentrated at an altitude of 300-400 meters. Walking through the red-leaf forest, you can listen to the whispers of autumn; climbing high to see the autumn colors, you can feel the splendor and experience the shock.



There are three major Buddhist cultural areas in the scenic area, namely Hongluo Temple, Guanyin Temple and Five Hundred Arhats Garden, and two natural viewing areas, Hongluo Mountain and Qinglong Mountain; the Imperial Bamboo Forest, Male and Female Ginkgo Biloba, and Wisteria and Pine are the three wonders of Hongluo.



In October, the autumn is getting stronger. The red leaves in the scenic area have begun to change color, and the red viewing will begin after the frost falls. You can walk on the hiking trail or take the slide that leads directly to Guanyin Temple to experience the leaf viewing from a high place.



At the foot of the mountain, the pines, cypresses, oaks and Quercus mongolica in the Songlin Bathing Garden are green, yellow or red, dotted with chrysanthemums; the thousand-year-old male and female ginkgo trees in front of the Main Hall are covered in gold and silver, shining brightly in the hall, and the scene is spectacular.

By Lisa Lee |

The scenery is beautiful and worth a visit. There are many Guanyin statues to visit. When you reach the top of the mountain, the view is very good. You can see Yanqi Lake and the entire Huairou city in the distance. It is a good place to climb mountains and meditate.

By unrulylady |

I haven't been there many times, and it's suitable for a half-day trip. I went there on a rainy autumn day organized by the trade union. I was deeply impressed. It happened to be windy the day before, and a lot of ginkgo leaves were blown down. It was very beautiful.

By Fang Cheng Formula |

I came here in early September. I think it's okay to come here for burning incense and worshiping Buddha. The bells on the mountain are ringing from time to time, which really has the charm of a thousand-year-old temple. For the view, it's better to come when the leaves turn red. My husband and I went there sincerely to pray for a child. There are two ways to reach the Guanyin Temple at the top. The left is Guanyin Road, which is a relatively gentle road. You can worship Guanyin statues of various functions along the way. The right side is a relatively steep staircase. We went up from the right and down from the left. It is recommended to take the Guanyin Road on the left. The Guanyin Temple enshrines the Guanyin who sends children. There is also a Guanyin Temple behind it. It is said to be the oldest temple and the most efficacious. There is a very steep staircase from the Guanyin Temple to the Guanyin Temple at the back. It is said that you cannot stop on this staircase.

When I went there, I checked the altitude online, but the data was inaccurate. The map showed the highest point was 600 meters, which was relatively easy to climb. It took an hour to go up and down.

By lacrimosall |

The red leaves and ginkgo are very beautiful. I recommend it. There are fewer people than in Xiangshan.

By Daya |

Hongluo Temple is located in Huairou. It seems that it is very famous for its effectiveness in seeking marriage.

Hongluo Temple has mountains, water and temples. It is very large inside and has a good environment, so it has always been a good place for outings.

By Vegetable Donkey lv |

The scenery is great. You can go to the mountains to hide in the hot summer weather.

By Tsinghua University |

I came here because of its reputation. It really feels peaceful. I hope the Guanyin will be effective.

By Mr. Enze |

Climbing to the top of the mountain really requires physical strength...

By seal |

Strictly speaking, the ticket price is not cheap, and it is especially recommended to go in autumn, because the mountains are covered with red and yellow leaves. The scenery in the clear and crisp autumn is the most moving, and the ginkgo trees in the temple are the most impressive.

By The prosperity is all between your fingers |

Bus 867 goes directly to Hongluo Temple Scenic Area, but the journey time is a bit long, about an hour and a half. The scenery in the scenic area is still very good, suitable for a few friends to meet up for a little exercise on weekends.

By Little Pear |

I went there in late October, and the autumn scenery on the mountain was still great. The entire scenic area is not large, and the two large ginkgo trees in front of the main hall of Hongluo Temple are the most famous. It is said that praying for children is very effective, and I saw many silk banners on the road.

By Miss Rabbit |

There are two ancient ginkgo trees, one male and one female. There is a Guanyin statue on the mountain road of the main hall and a 500-story arhat forest. The scenery is good. There is a zipline on the mountain, which is quite fun.

By Wait for a sunny day |

Hongluo Temple in Huairou, Beijing is a very famous tourist attraction. You can climb mountains and worship Buddha. The scenery is very nice and it is worth a visit. Hongluo Temple is still great in autumn.

By Martian User |

I came and went in a hurry, and it was a pity that I didn't go up the mountain, but Hongluo Temple gave me a different feeling. The incense was strong, full of people's good wishes, and there was a sense of peace. I will definitely climb to the top next time I have the chance to go there.

By Wandering |

It is far from downtown Beijing, but it is a well-known temple with good surrounding infrastructure and transportation.

By JeannyH |

I went there in autumn, so there weren't many people. I climbed the mountain, burned incense, and counted the Luohan. I spent most of the day on the mountain. I don't remember anything else, but I remember there was a Luohan Garden with 500 Luohan. Each Luohan had a name and different expressions. It is said that if you choose a Luohan and start counting, no matter how you count, the expression of the last Luohan will be the same as the one you chose at the beginning. My companion and I verified it repeatedly, and it was very magical. At night, we went down the mountain and stayed in a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain. We tried the famous local rainbow trout, but it was a pity that it was not well cooked.

By Miss Marlboro on the Road |

Going to Hongluo Temple to see the red leaves in autumn really gave me a great surprise. The two centuries-old male and female ginkgo trees in front of the temple are golden and brilliant, very tall and spectacular. Walking to the back of the temple, there is another mountain. Don't underestimate it. It takes a whole afternoon to climb it, which is very challenging. If you want to go there, it is recommended to go in the morning, because the mountain gate closes at 4 or 5 in the afternoon. If you go too late, you will miss the mountain climbing. The view on the mountain is very good. If you go there in autumn, there are many red and yellow leaves.

It seems that there are farmhouses around Hongluo Temple, which are very cheap at around 100 yuan, and the sanitary conditions are similar. Each one has a restaurant, where you can try local farm dishes.

There is a bus from Dongzhimen to Hongluo Temple, I think it is bus No. 867. I think this is the most convenient way to take it.

By swallow |

There is a temple fair at Hongluo Temple on February 9th. There is no beautiful scenery in this season, so we just go there to join in the fun.

By Little Woman |

Our family of four went there during the Spring Festival. There were many people and the mountain was high so we didn't climb to the end, but the scenery was still very beautiful.

By Lenka |

We went up the mountain road on the left after entering the gate. The road with Guanyin is the most convenient way to go up the mountain. It saves a lot of time. We didn't climb to the top. We only climbed the pavilion at an altitude of more than 400 meters. There were many students in the middle. Students have better physical strength. Then we went down the mountain from the opposite direction. That is, we went down the mountain from the 500 Arhats and the Zodiac Garden. It was really tiring to go down the mountain. It was basically like going down the stairs. It was very steep. It hurt my knees a lot. It still hurts now. But the scenery on the mountain is very good, and you can see Yanqi Lake and the APEC meeting place. It's good. The ticket is 54, and it's half price with a student ID. And you don't need to buy incense. There are incense in the temple, and you can put some incense money. The amount is optional.

By that |

It was a very happy trip, climbing the mountain and burning incense. The view is very wide when you climb to the top of the mountain. It is worth a visit. It is worth reminding that you don’t need to buy incense when entering the temple. There are free incense for everyone to use. I didn’t know when I bought incense, but I couldn’t bring it with me when I entered the park. I put it at the door and it was taken away by the cleaning lady.

By I am a teenager |

It's not far from the city, and it takes two hours to drive there. It's actually quite small. It's just a mountain, which wraps around a temple. There's a small lake in the temple, and two red snails stand in the lake. There's a Luzhuang village nearby, which basically provides accommodation. You can go to a few more places when you stay. Don't choose the restaurants on the roadside, which are a bit expensive and not clean. It took a day to visit, which was basically climbing the mountain. I climbed to the top of the mountain with all my strength, which is still worth seeing. Miyun Huairou is in full view. The cableway down the mountain is worth experiencing.

By Cat Sister |

I went hiking in the spring, the service facilities were very complete, and the toilets were very clean

By tmaccater |

The mountain is relatively high and there are not many people. Those who like to climb mountains can go there.

By Happy little black cat |

I went there three times and the scenery was very nice. I heard that it is very effective in finding a girl. Hahaha, I don't know if it's true.

By Smiling Camellia |

Hongluo Temple, formerly known as Huguo Zifu Zen Temple, is located on Hongluo Mountain in Huairou, very close to Yanqi Lake. There is also a Niangniang Temple in the temple. There are many Guanyin statues on the way to the Niangniang Temple (it is said that praying for children is very effective~~). The vegetation in the temple is rich, and there are centuries-old trees around the 150 Arhat statues. But what we find most peculiar is the male and female ginkgo trees. The female trees bear fruit but do not bloom; the male trees bloom but do not bear fruit. Especially the male tree, it is said that since the two ginkgo trees were planted in the Tang Dynasty, every time a dynasty changed, an extra side trunk grew (of course it is just a legend, but its age is indeed over a thousand years old). In short, Hongluo Temple is really a good place worth visiting in the suburbs of Beijing~~~

By Yassine |

The temples are hanging colorful lanterns in preparation for the festival.

By jkmeil |

It is said that many people go to Hongluo Temple to pray to Buddha, and it is very effective.

By Dong Nan Xi Bei |

Located in the northern suburbs of Beijing, the transportation is not very convenient. The scenic area is very large. The entrance is Hongluo Temple. The male and female ginkgo trees in front of the temple are particularly beautiful in late autumn. Behind the temple is Hongluo Mountain. The red leaves on the mountain are relatively obvious in late October. The trail is clean, tidy and flat, and it is very suitable for weekend outings and hiking. Highly recommended.

By Sweets~~ |

There is a saying that "Men have Yonghe and women have Hongluo", so if you are a single dog, you must go there. It is located in Huairou, and there is Yanqi Lake nearby for sightseeing. There are many restaurants at the foot of the mountain. I heard that some of them are quite rip-offs, so I, a loser girl, will not go there to eat. To go up the mountain, you can choose 1. Walk on foot 2. Cable car. It is meaningless to climb the mountain and take the cable car. There are Bodhisattvas on the mountain to worship (be sincere). Going up the mountain, there will be a sign (there are some regulations on going to the top of the mountain, it seems that more than two people are required. The options for going down the mountain are 1. Walk on foot, 2. Cable car, 3. Sliding car. I still choose 1. I chose another way to go down the mountain. It is all the way of Bodhisattvas. I worshipped from the top all the way down. Half a day is enough. I heard that the sliding car is more comfortable. You can try it. In the afternoon, you can also go to the surrounding Yanqi Lake to have a look (of course, it must be a good day. I remember that there was fog once and I couldn’t see anything, but it felt like being in a fairyland)

By xiaomao800 |

Hongluo Temple was first built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a beautiful scenery. On May 27, we visited Hongluo Temple.

We took the K7711 train to Hongluo Temple. It departed from Beijing Station at 7:56 and the final stop was Chengde. We bought the tickets online the night before, which was very convenient.

The train departed from Beijing Station and stopped at Tongzhou West Station for only 3 minutes, and then it went to Huairou Station. At 9:04, the train stopped at Huairou Station and we got off.

After exiting the station, keep going straight, turn right at the main street, and take bus No. 867 to the last stop, Hongluo Temple. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

After getting off the bus, you will pass a large memorial archway and walk a short distance to reach the entrance of Hongluo Temple. There are pancake vendors on the road, and there is a sign reminding people not to buy incense outside, as the temple provides incense for free.

Sightseeing spots

1 Visit temples, worship Buddha, and make wishes

2. Enjoy the view

3. Hiking

Browse guide

The park is very well managed, with a one-day tour route designed and posted. There are also signposts everywhere, so you won't go the wrong way.

At 10 o'clock we started to visit Hongluo Temple.

After entering the gate, there are more beautiful scenery at the foot of the mountain, and as you go up the mountain, there are mainly green trees.

The Imperial Bamboo Forest has a history of nearly 700 years and is the earliest bamboo forest introduced in northern my country.

There are so many turtles of all sizes in the turtle pond

Hongluoquan

According to legend, the two princesses of the Jade Emperor transformed into two red snails and lived in the spring, blessing the people to live and work in peace and contentment. In gratitude for the kindness of the two princesses, the people named this mountain Hongluo Mountain, this temple Hongluo Temple, and this spring Hongluo Spring.

10:20 Enter Hongluo Temple, where there are the Great Hall and the Three Saints Hall

The male and female ginkgo trees are over 1,100 years old. The male tree blooms but does not bear fruit, while the female tree bears fruit but does not bloom. The male tree has ten branches that embrace the female tree, and is known as the "husband and wife tree."

10:50 Head to Guanyin Temple. Guanyin Temple is quite high and requires mountain climbing.

Arrived at Diecui Pavilion at 11:05. Standing on the pavilion, looking around, there is a green ocean in front of you. The mountain breeze blows, very cool.

1 1:30 Continue climbing. This section of the mountain road is steep and the sun is shining directly, so you need to wear sunscreen. It takes about 20 minutes. 11:50 Arrive at Guanyin Temple.

We went down the mountain at 12:20. There is a road down the mountain on the east and west sides, where you can see different views. We went down the mountain along the original road to meet up with our companions.

13:00 Enter Luohan Garden

At 14:40 we finished the tour and took bus No. 867. Bus No. 867 runs every hour.

At 15:00, take bus No. 867, which takes about 20 minutes, get off at Huairou Bus Station, and take the 5:00 train back to Beijing Station.

By Hydor |

Hongluo Temple is no longer a place for religious activities, but is essentially a historical site.

By Yoke |

It is said to be a very effective place for praying for children! Several friends have prayed for children here! You can climb the mountain and the scenery is nice!

By Tiffany fruit |

The incense is very prosperous, the environment is also very good, there are many tourists, it is worth visiting when you go to Beijing

By A grass insect under the lamp |

It was summer when I went to Hongluo Temple. Although the weather was hot, the flowers and trees in the temple were lush, which set off the vitality of this giant temple in northern Beijing. Before I came here, I heard that the temples in Beijing, Tanzhe Temple and Hongluo Temple, were both very popular and prestigious. After I arrived, I found that it was indeed the case. Especially those who came to Hongluo Temple to pray for children, there were many people burning incense and kowtowing along a small path in the temple filled with various Bodhisattva statues. It is said that it is very effective.

There is a section of mountain stairs in Hongluo Temple, which leads to the South Gate of Heaven. It is quite steep, basically straight up and down. I almost gave up when I was climbing, but I persevered.

Actually, there are three treasures in Hongluo Temple, the Imperial Bamboo Forest, the male and female ginkgo trees and a huge wisteria flower. Unfortunately, due to the route and time constraints, I only saw the Imperial Bamboo Forest when I went there, and I didn't see the other two treasures. I must see them all next time I have the chance to come back.

By Big Monkey |

Hongluo Mountain Hongluo Temple Scenic Area is located at the southern foot of Hongluo Mountain, 5 kilometers north of Huairou District, Beijing, 55 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The total area of ​​the scenic area is 800 hectares and it is a national AAAA-level tourist area.

By ○o.幻漁.o○ |

This is a good place to pray for marriage! It always works, the incense here is very popular! Come here with your pious determination and talk to the Bodhisattva, she will help you! But don't forget to come back to thank and fulfill your wish after holding hands with the person you like!

I hope that you who are still single can meet the one who belongs to you as soon as possible, and meet the right person at the right time. I wish all lovers will eventually get married!

It is best to drive to Hongluo Temple by yourself. There is a parking lot at the entrance. There are ticket sellers at the entrance of the scenic spot, which is indeed cheaper than the ticket office. The key is that you can bargain! We can go in, rest assured, the five of us went into the scenic spot smoothly.

First, you need to climb a short distance to reach the first hall. After you bow down, you need to climb a lot of mountain roads to go to Guanyin Temple. This is also a manifestation of sincerity! It is still very tiring to climb all the way up, but it is all worth it! After you climb up hard, bow down devoutly, stand on the top of the mountain and look down, all your troubles will disappear! The city is at your feet, so the pressure of life is also stepped on at this moment! It feels good to relax! Come on! Embrace the primitive!