Guangfu Temple

Guangfu Temple

Guangfu Temple is a cultural heritage site protected by the Beijing Municipality.

Guangfu Temple is located at No. 37 (and No. 51), Yandai Xiejie, and Nos. 6 and 8, Dashibei Hutong, Xicheng District. It is a municipal cultural heritage site under the eighth batch of municipal-level protection in Beijing.

Constructed in the third year of the Tianshun era of the Ming Dynasty (1459), it was initially named Guangfu Temple. It was renamed Fuyou Palace during the Qing Dynasty and restored to its original name, Guangfu Temple, during the Republic of China period. The temple faces south and is divided into eastern and western sections. The western section has been relatively well-preserved following recent renovations, featuring a mountain gate, central hall, and rear hall. Some architectural remnants remain in the eastern section. Guangfu Temple is one of the more intact Taoist structures in Beijing’s Shichahai area and holds significant historical value.

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing