The Dahui Temple, literally Temple of Great Wisdom, is a Ming Dynasty Buddhist temple located in Beijing. It is located in the western Haidian District of the city. It lies in the street Dahui Si Road near the Xueyuan Nan Road. It was first built in 1513, and restored in 1757. The temple is known for its Buddhist sculptures: 28 colored Buddhist statues, all over three meters tall. These carving are described to be great works of art of the Ming era.

The temple has 28 statues of Devas of Law Protection, executed in the 16th century. The statues are all three meters high color sculptures, standing on the seat of Sumeru and almost touching the ceiling of the hall.

On the inner walls of the hall is a group of colored pictures, describing the progress of a man who, through good deeds and the help of Buddha, attained Nirvana.

Ticket Price: CNY 5

How to get there: Take Bus No. 26, 86, 332, 933 to get there.

Source: tour-beijing.com