A 600-year-old temple meets modern business in an unremarkable alley in Beijing

Songzhu Temple and Zhizhu Temple are both ancient temples with a history of nearly 600 years. They were once important Buddhist sites in the Qing Dynasty. In the 1970s, it was used as a factory. Now after renovation, it has regained its former simplicity and incorporated modern elements.

📍Detailed address:
Songzhu Temple, Shatan North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
🕐Opening hours: usually 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
🎫Tickets: Free admission, but some special exhibitions or events may require tickets

🚇Transportation Guide
🚌Bus: Take the bus to Jingshan Park Station or Beihai North Station, which is within walking distance.
🚇Subway: Take Metro Line 6 to Nanluoguxiang Station and walk for about 10 minutes to arrive.

Post by MoonTreeBallFishes | Mar 2, 2025