Yunju Temple
4A Tourism Area

Yunju Temple

北京云居寺

Beijing, Fangshan·39.9594°N, 116.2726°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (includes incense), students CNY 30
Duration
1-2 hours

About Yunju Temple

Yunju Temple in the hills of Fangshan is famed for its caves of stone slabs engraved with Buddhist sutras, a monumental carving project spanning centuries. Ancient pagodas complete the mountain setting.

Highlights

• Temple famed for its stone-sutra caves and pagodas. • Thousands of stone slabs engraved with Buddhist texts. • Mountain setting with the 'Cloud Residence' name.

Suggested Route

Mountain gate → Mahavira Hall → sutra-stone museum → pagoda area → cave overlook; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Vegetarian dining at the temple; Fangshan eateries nearby. Lodging: Fangshan hotels and temple guesthouse .

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, vegetarian meals, souvenirs; partial stepped access.
Travel Tips

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

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Opening Hours

08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Getting There

Fangshan District, ~70 km southwest; bus 917 from Tianqiao then transfer; nearest airport Beijing Daxing Int'l (~70 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 40); no mandatory booking.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (includes incense), students CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
北京云居寺

39.9594, 116.2726

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