600-Year-Old Ancient Temple to Enjoy Autumn Scenery

Autumn Visit to Wuta Temple: The Golden Poetry of a Six-Century-Old Ancient Temple

In the autumn scenery lies Beijing’s most enchanting ancient temple poem—Zhenjue Temple. Built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, this structure is commonly known as Wuta Temple due to its five-tower design. Today, it serves as the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum and is elegantly nicknamed the "Little Angkor Wat."

When it comes to autumn-exclusive romance, the two ginkgo trees in front of the temple gate, each over 600 years old, are the stars. As the autumn breeze blows, golden leaves adorn the branches and carpet the ground, making the ancient temple’s red walls and gray tiles appear even more rustic. Every fallen leaf seems to continue the autumn ode spanning six centuries, and every snapshot captures a beauty that touches the heart.

Want to capture a quiet scene without any disturbance? Just wait until after 5 PM when the area clears, and quickly press the shutter as the crowd disperses to capture the tranquility of the temple and ginkgo trees alone. Other scenes are easy to photograph anytime, anywhere, preserving this autumn charm.

Practical Travel Guide

- Address: No. 24, Wuta Temple Village, Baishiqiao, Xizhimenwai, Haidian District, Beijing (Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum / Zhenjue Temple / Wuta Temple)
- Transportation: Take Subway Line 4, 16, or 9 to National Library Station, Exit C, then walk 300 meters to reach the site
- Tickets: Adults 20 RMB/person; Students with valid ID 10 RMB/person; Free admission for Beijing primary and secondary school students
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed every Monday; please check the latest opening information before visiting)

Post by Hazel Evans | Oct 23, 2025