Jietai Temple
北京戒台寺
About Jietai Temple
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Some temples offer vegetarian meals. Check lunar calendar for special Buddhist festival days.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
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08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)
Mentougou District, ~35 km west; bus 931 from Pingguoyuan; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~55 km).
Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 45); no mandatory booking.
CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)
40.0062, 116.3194
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
