Tanzhe Temple, named because of Long Tan (Dragon Pool literally) at the back of the temple and silkworm thorn tree in front, was established over 1,600 years ago in the Western Jin Dynasty. It is regarded as the oldest temple in Beijing. A saying goes that Beijing is built after the completion ofTanzhe Temple. Ten views of Tanzhe Temple is well-known to tourists.

Address: Town Tanzhe Temple, Mentougou District

Tel: 010-60862244

Transportation: take Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan Station and transfer to Bus No. 931 to Tanzhe Temple Park Station