{"id":12479,"date":"2016-08-24T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/?p=12479"},"modified":"2016-08-17T20:48:16","modified_gmt":"2016-08-18T00:48:16","slug":"temple-hopping-in-beijing-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/temple-hopping-in-beijing-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Temple Hopping in Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beijing<\/strong> (\u5317\u4eac – b\u011bi j\u012bng) is one of the most popular cities in China to visit, and for good reason. There’s enough to see and do to keep visitors busy for weeks on end. The city is home to some of the most famous sights in the country – the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace all come to mind. You can also shop ’til you drop, feast on roast duck, catch a performance of Peking Opera, or enjoy the city’s epic nightlife. One side of Beijing that often gets overlooked is the peaceful, contemplative side. To see this side of the Chinese capital, look no further than the city’s many temples. Here are five Beijing temples that you should add to your list if planning a trip there:<\/p>\n

Temple of Heaven (\u5929\u575b – ti\u0101n t\u00e1n)<\/h2>\n
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A very symbolic design.<\/p><\/div>\n

When it comes to Beijing temples, none is more important or famous than the Temple of Heaven. Built during the Ming Dynasty in 1420, this is one of China\u2019s most treasured relics. Every itinerary to Beijing includes a stop here. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s the most holy of Beijing\u2019s imperial temples. The temple complex consists of 92 buildings. It plus the surrounding park create an area that is larger than the Forbidden City. To fully explore the temple and the grounds, dedicate at least 2-3 hours for a visit here.<\/p>\n