Tanzhe Temple, very after Zhu Ziqing’s own heart for the most poetic temple, is also frequented by multitudes of influential figures to find peace here. Tanzhe Temple sits north and faces south, leaning against Baozhu Mountain. Surrounded by nine tall peaks as a horseshoe-shaped retaining ring, the temple seems to be protected by nine dragons in the middle. Better yet, there also intersperse verdant bamboo forests and valuable flowers, creating a beautiful landscape.

Tanzhe Temple in autumn is in its prime. After a blast of autumn wind, myriad fallen leaves are dancing in the air. Just like a poem line writes, another splash of color is added to Western Hills that are covered with autumnal fiery red leaves, as it frosts over bit by bit. In Zhang Ailing’s work, rainy Tanzhe Temple appears more poetic and quieter.

Address: The foot of Tanzhe Mountain, Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing北京市门头沟区潭柘寺镇潭柘山下