Shuanglin Temple in Qingshui, Mentougou

Shuanglin Temple in Qingshui, Mentougou

Shuanglin Temple in Qingshui, Mentougou is a protected cultural relic unit of Beijing.

Shuanglin Temple is a protected cultural relic in Beijing. Located near the Qingshui River, the ancient temple from the Liao Dynasty was originally called "Qingshui Yuan," and was later renamed Shuanglin Temple. It is a branch of Ruiyun Temple on Baihua Mountain and has been renovated during the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The main large buildings of the temple were all demolished in the 1950s. Currently, only one small hall each from the Yuan and Ming periods remains on the site. Both halls are 3.5 meters square, with flush-gable roofs, ornamental ridge tiles, and carved brick ridge beasts. Their beams use forked supports, single-layer rafters, dougong brackets of the one-dou-two-sheng style, and gable decorations featuring suspended fish motifs. These are rare examples of Yuan-style architecture in the Beijing area and hold a significant place in the city's architectural history. An ancient well is also preserved in the mountain stream in front of the temple and has been protected.

Time Needed

2 hours

Admission Fee

40 RMB

Opening Hours

8:00–19:30 (Spring & Summer)

8:00–18:00 (Autumn & Winter)

Location

Shangqingshui Village, Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Municipal-Level Protected Cultural Relics Units in Beijing