China respects the freedom of religious belief. Religion is as important an aspect of life as it is anywhere else in the world and belief is recognized as an individual right.

Many religions coexist in harmony here, with many Chinese practicing Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, and Christianity, each respected as independent but equal.

As the capital of a country with many faiths, Beijing has a great variety of sacred sites, reflecting the main religious traditions that can be found across the country.