Beijing Attraction Fayuansi Temple

Fayuansi (Temple of the origin of Dharma), the oldest Buddhist temple in Beijing proper, is located in Xuanwu District. It was built in 645 by order of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (61 8-907) to commemorate his generals and soldiers who died in battle against the northern state of Liao. At the time was called Fayuansi Minzhongsi (Temple Memory of Loyal). The temple dates back to 1730 names present, awarded by the Qing Emperor Yongzheng during his period of rule. The Chinese Institute of Buddhist Studies and Buddhist Relics Library China now occupy the temple.
Fayuansi
Fayuansi consists of six courses with these great buildings like the door bell and drum tower, Tianwang-dian (Hall of Heavenly Kings), Daxiongbaodian (Sanctuary of the grandeur and magnificence Mag) Minzhongtai (platform in Loyal memory) Jingyetang (Hall of Karma pure) and Cangjinglou (Tour Sutra).
Fayuansi houses a number of precious cultural relics. Amid Daxiongbaodian enrolled Triad Holy copper lion in front of the palace Tianwan Sect FayuansiHuayan - Vairo-cana, Samantabhadra and Manjusri. The terracotta figurines with a beautiful golden work and respectable appearances were masterpieces of sculpture of the Ming Dynasty, which are quite rare in the temples in Beijing. In  addition, there are also many examples of stele, stone sculptures, stone pillars inscribed with Buddhist sutras and plaques inscribed in the calligraphy of emperors, all dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Among them is the recording of the events extremely valuable Fayuansi registered in 1734, which states history Fayuansi.
The Fayuansi was famous in history. When Emperor Qinzong the North Song Dynasty was captured by the troops of the Jin Dynasty, he was imprisoned here. Xie Fangde and a loyal servant of the South Song Dynasty who refused to surrender to the army Yuan himself starve in this temple.
In the past, Fayuansi was so famous for its gardens, lilacs and also known as Xiangxuehai (Sea of ​​Snow fragrant). During the Qing Dynasty, monks vegetarian banquets each spring, and the temple served as a gathering place for celebrities and poets to party and compose poems from the scent of lilacs bloom. The scent of lilacs thicker still intoxicated visitors today.
Visit Fayuansi
Fayuansi is very close to Niu Street which is famous for snacks in Beijing. After visiting Fayuansi, travelers can enjoy delicious snacks in Beijing Niu Street.

3 Day Beijing Tour Package - Bus Tour B

Day 1: Beijing (L)
1. You up at your hotel to the departure time, and then drive to the Ming Tomb. You will visit Changling. The visit Ming Tombs takes about 1 hour. The visit Ming Tombs finishes at 10:45. Before lunch (11:30), you will have 45 minutes for a short visit to the plant jade sculpture. The jade carving is a famous special Chinese product, a blend of the excellent skill sculpture and Chinese traditional cultures.- Ming Tombs: Buried 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, it is the largest clusters of imperial cemeteries in China.- Changling: Tomb of the Emperor and Empress Chengzu, is the largest and most magnificent of the Ming Tombs.
2. Having traditional Chinese lunch at restaurant Jindian. After lunch, drive to the Badaling Great Wall. Hiking on Badaling Great Wall takes 2 hours. Cable is available as an option.- Badaling Great Wall: The section most famous and best preserved of the Great Wall.
3. On the way to your hotel, we drive by the "Bird's Nest, Water Cube" --- the main Olympic Stadium built for the 2008 Olympics, you have the chance to take pictures by bus. After this, you'll have a chance to enjoy the traditional Chinese arts of silk. Following the tour, transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Beijing (L)
1. Taking travelers hotel departure time, and then driving to the Tiananmen Square, then visit the Forbidden City (including the exhibition Treasures).- Tiananmen Square: The largest public square in the world, with a total area of ​​440,000 square meters.- Forbidden City: The best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palace structure in the world.
2. Drive (20 minutes) to the Temple of Heaven. On the way to Temple of Heaven, you will have the chance to visit traditional Chinese medicine culture.- Temple of Heaven: The largest existing complex of ancient buildings in China sacrifices.
3. After Chinese lunch (40 minutes) at the restaurant. Enjoy a short visit to a pearl free market.
4. Line (30 minutes) Summer Palace. the largest and best preserved imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty in Beijing existing, as well as a famous classical imperial garden. Visit it for about 1.5 hours.- Summer Palace: The largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, a great influence on the Chinese horticulture.
5. Finally, leading travelers returning guests.
Day 3: Beijing (L)
1. Pick up at your hotel 7:20 to 8:30, then driving to Beijing Zoo to see the pandas beautiful. The Panda Zoo visit takes about 40 minutes.- Beijing Zoo: China and the home of the world's greatest treasure of animals and birds, there are also pandas.
2. Then you take the Lama Temple, 1 hour tour for the mysterious Tibet style Buddhism temple. The Lama Temple tour finishes at about 11:00. Before lunch (12:00), you will have 45 minutes to visit the factory traditional Chinese handicraft silk carpet.- Lama Temple: The lamasery largest and best preserved of the Gelug Sect in Beijing today.
3. Lunch with the locals in the house of a typical Beijing resident.
4. Then you will be ready to visit the old Beijing lanes by taking rickshaws. Hutong tour lasts 2 hours. You will visit the typical Chinese quadrangles, primary school, many famous old buildings, like the bell tower, where you can experience the real life of ordinary people in Beijing.
5. Then head to the Olympic Stadium where you have about 45 minutes to take pictures at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. If you want to see the internal structure of stages, the guide will help you buy the tickets, and you can enter in the stadiums for visits on your own.
6. On the way to your hotels, we also arrange the short visit to a China Tea House to enjoy tea ceremony. Transfer to your hotel.

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    Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
    You will meet our guide at the airport upon arrival. Free time for the rest of the day.

    Day 2: Beijing (B, L)
    You up in the morning. Visit Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs Tombs of Chang. Before lunch, we will visit a mill scale jade. It is the workshop of jade carving demonstration, a visit will let you know the processes of Chinese jade carving and Chinese jade culture. You can also take pictures in the huge Jade exhibition hall or buy some jade carving souvenir as you want.
    - Badaling Great Wall: The section most famous and best preserved of the Great Wall.
    - Ming Tombs: Buried 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, it is the largest clusters of imperial cemeteries in China.

    Day 3: Beijing (B, L, D)
    You up in the morning. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (including the exhibition Treasures), Temple of Heaven. On the way to Temple of Heaven, you will have the chance to visit traditional Chinese medicine culture. Enjoy Beijing Roast Duck in the evening. After dinner, transfer to your hotel.
    - Tiananmen Square: The largest public square in the world, with a total area of ​​440,000 square meters.
    - The Forbidden City: The best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palace structure in the world.
    - Temple of Heaven: The largest existing complex of ancient buildings in China sacrifices.

    Day 4: Beijing (B, L)
    You up in the morning. Visit Hutong, Beihai Park, Jingshan Park and Lama Temple. Then a short visit to a silk shop. The main elements include Chinese silk, satin, cashmere, Chinese traditional clothing and silk clothing. Silk is famous throughout the world for the Silk Road, it is discovered in China as one of the best materials for clothing.

    Enjoy the night view of Houhai. Hou Hai, meaning Back Sea and Xi Hai, meaning Western Sea, around places of historical interest and beauty, and remnants of the former residence of Beijing Hutong and courtyard. It is located in the northwest of Beijing and covers an area of ​​146.7 hectares large (about 363 acres).
    - Hutong: Small streets of Beijing, was the memory of traditional life and culture in Beijing.
    - Beihai Park: One of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China.
    - Jingshan Park: Old Kingdom park Yuan, Ming, Qing, the last emperor Chongzhen hanged himself here.
    - Lama Temple: The lamasery largest and best preserved of the Gelug Sect in Beijing today.

    Day 5: Beijing (B, L)
    You up in the morning. Visit Beijing Zoo and Summer Palace. Then move to the Olympic Stadium, visit the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. On the way to the hotel, we also arrange the short visit to a China Tea House to enjoy tea ceremony. In the evening (7:15 ~ 20:30), enjoy the Peking Opera Show (or Chinese acrobatic or Chinese Kongfu show, choose one show from these three options, depending on your interest).
    - Beijing Zoo: China and the home of the world's greatest treasure of animals and birds, there are also pandas.
    - Summer Palace: The largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, a great influence on the Chinese horticulture.

    Day 6: Beijing / Exit (B)
    You up at your hotel and transfer to the airport. Show off.

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