Fangshan Yunju Temple · Shijing Mountain

Fangshan Yunju Temple · Shijing Mountain

Fangshan Yunju Temple · Shijing Mountain is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a patriotic education base.

Shijing Mountain is situated 1.5 kilometers northeast of Yunju Temple. It is a branch of the Taihang Mountains, with an elevation of 400 meters. Originally named Bai Dai Shan, it is also known as Xin Ti Shan, was called Zhuolu Mountain during the Tang Dynasty, and is locally referred to as Xiao Xi Tian. The mountainside is divided into two levels, with nine scripture caves carved into it. These caves house 4,559 stone tablets inscribed with scriptures dating from the Sui Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. Among them, the Thunder Sound Cave is open to visitors. The cave is spacious like a hall, with scripture tablets inlaid on all four walls, all of which were early carvings by Jingwan. Inside the cave are four stone pillars, each carved with 1,056 Buddha statues, hence they are called the Thousand Buddha Pillars.

Fangshan Shijing Mountain

Yunju Temple is located in Fangshan District, Beijing, approximately 70 kilometers from the city center by car. It was first built during the Sui Dynasty and has been historically significant. Since ancient times, people have been carving scriptures onto stone tablets at Yunju Temple, and the small mountain behind the temple, Shijing Mountain, is thus named.

Today, Yunju Temple is a popular destination for Buddhist worship and prayer, known for its thriving incense offerings. The most captivating feature is the flesh-body Buddha relics discovered within the temple, attracting many pilgrims who come to pay their respects and pray for themselves and their loved ones. Incense sticks for offering inside the temple must be purchased on-site, costing around 10 yuan.

Behind the temple, there is an exhibition room for the stone tablets—some are even displayed outward from the underground palace—and visitors can freely explore and view the stone tablets. Additionally, there is a thousand-year-old ancient pagoda on the back mountain, built during the Tang Dynasty, exuding a strong sense of history, making it a great spot for photography.

Address: Southwest foothills of Bai Dai Shan (also known as Shijing Mountain), Fangshan District, Beijing

Type: Historical site / Temple

Rating: AAAA

Recommended visit duration: About 2 hours

Phone: 010-61389101

Official website: http://www.bjyjs.org/

Opening hours:

Peak season: 8:30–17:00; Off-season: 8:30–16:30.