Located in Fanshan District, southwest of Beijing city, Yunju Temple is about 70 kilometers from the downtown area of the city. The whole scenic spot covers an area of over 70,000 square meters, including not only the temple, but also the scripture caves and pagoda groups. These great historical treasures play a very important role in the Chinese Buddhism culture. On March 4th, 1961, Yunju Temple became one of the tourist attractions, which were earliest to be under state-level protection in China. Later in the year 1992, it became one of the Beijing Tourism Wonders because of its abundant conservations of stone sculptures of Buddhism scriptures.

Yunju Temple was first built in the early Tang Dynasty, and later it was rebuilt and renovated for several times. Nowadays there are five courtyards and six groups of architectures inside. On the two sides of the temple, there are annex buildings, imperial palaces, and living rooms for the monks. A pagoda has been built respectively on the northern and southern sides of the temple. Facing the west, Yunju Temple is surrounded by mountains and lakes, and as a result, creates a grand and splendid atmosphere. This temple has also been nicknamed 'the greatest Buddhism temple in north China'. However, unfortunately in 1942, Yunju Temple was destroyed by invading Japanese troops and the whole area became ruins. In 1985, the Renovation and Afforestation Committee of Yunju Temple was set up by the local government and the first phase of the project was carried out.

Today Yunjun temple has become a famous Buddhism monastery both at home and abroad, enjoying the reputation of 'the No.1 Temple in north China'. With its serene and unique environment, attractive and mysterious sceneries, and deep and abundant Buddhism culture, Yunju Temple has been considered not only as a well-known tourist attraction but also an auspicious place in China.

Transportation: Take Bus No. 917 at Tianqiao Long-distance Bus Station to Liangxiang Ximen, then change to Fangshan Bus 12, 19, 31 to Yunju Temple; take Bus No. 832 to Liangxiang Tiyuchang Road, and then transfer the local Fangshan Bus 12 and get off at Yunju Temple station.

Source: chinatravel.com