3-Hour Ultimate Check-In Just to See the Mythical Roof Beasts of Yonghe Temple

Only have 3 hours of free time on a business trip to Beijing? Hurry to Yonghe Temple to snap the mysterious roof beasts! 🏃‍♂️💨

✨ The Secret of Chinese Ancient Architecture Roofs ✨
On the eaves of the main halls of Yonghe Temple, there are many interesting "mythical beast" sculptures! Their scientific name is "jishou," and they are not placed randomly—each one has its own story and meaning!

🐉 Mythical Beasts Revealed:
- Highest level: 10 beasts + Phoenix-riding Immortal (exclusive to royalty)
- Yonghe Temple’s center stage: The Wheel of Dharma Hall and the Wanfu Pavilion each have 7 beasts (a privilege of the temple’s core halls)

🌈 Three Magical Functions:
1️⃣ Beauty ambassador: Instantly elevates the building’s elegance
2️⃣ Lucky charm: Blesses with good fortune and safety
3️⃣ Architectural bodyguard: Prevents leaks and fires (most ancient buildings are wooden structures)

📸 Check-In Tips:
- Best photo times: 9-11 AM or 3-5 PM (best lighting)
- Must-shoot center stage: The 7 mythical beasts teams of the Wheel of Dharma Hall and Wanfu Pavilion

📍 Tips:
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Nov-Mar), 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Apr-Oct)
Address: No. 12 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Ticket: 25 RMB (remember to book in advance on Trip.com)

💡 Fun Fact:
These mythical beasts are not just randomly lined up! Their arrangement starts with the "Immortal riding a phoenix," followed by a team of auspicious little beasts, each representing different beautiful meanings~