Beiguan Dragon King Temple

Beiguan Dragon King Temple

The Beiguan Dragon King Temple is a municipal-level cultural heritage site of Beijing.

The Beiguan Dragon King Temple is located in Beiguan Village, Yanqing Town, Yanqing District, and is among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage sites protected by Beijing.

Commonly known as the "Tall Temple," it was rebuilt in the ninth year of the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty (1473) and underwent renovations during both the Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple faces south and covers an area of 437 square meters. It includes a main hall with three bays, one hall each for the Fox Immortal and the Earth God, and three side halls on the east and west sides respectively. This temple is a relatively well-preserved and distinctive example of Ming and Qing religious architecture, possessing significant historical and artistic value.

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Beiguan Village: Located on the north side of Beishuncheng Street. ... More details about Beiguan Village++

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Sites Protected by Beijing