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Beijing Baiyun Temple Travel Guide Baiyun Temple is a famous Taoist temple in Beijing and the ancestral court of the Quanzhen School of Taoism. Here is a travel guide: - Opening hours: 08:30-16:30 (entry stops at 16:00); closed on Mondays (except national holidays). - Ticket price: 10 yuan per person. - Transportation Guide - Bus: Take bus routes 26, Special 19, 80, 319, 717, Special 5, Special 6, get off at Baiyun Temple Station, and walk 180 meters to reach the temple; or take bus routes 9, 26, 40, 47, 54, 80, 213, 661, 662, 673, 717, 741, Special 5, Yuntong 102, get off at Tianning Temple Bridge West Station, and walk 200 meters to reach the temple. - Subway: Take Metro Line 7, get off at Guang'anmen Inner Station, and walk about 1 kilometer to reach the temple. - Self-driving: Navigate to Baiyun Temple Parking Lot. - Travel Route - Central Axis: Screen Wall - Paifang - Mountain Gate - Wofeng Bridge - Caishen Hall - Yuhuang Hall - Qiu Zu Hall - Sanqing Siyi Hall. - West Courtyard: The West Courtyard enshrines Taoist deities such as the Eight Immortals and Lü Zu, and there is also a horse statue. It is said that touching a certain part of the horse and then immediately touching the corresponding part of your body can relieve pain in that area. - East Courtyard: The East Courtyard has ancient halls such as Luogong Tower, Sanxing Hall, Cihang Hall, and Zhenwu Hall. Sanxing Hall enshrines the three gods of fortune, prosperity, and longevity, which are the main focus for visitors. - Back Garden: The back garden is elegantly planted with greenery and has pavilions and towers, providing a serene environment for rest and photography. - Special Activities - Touching the Stone Monkeys: There are three small stone monkeys hidden in different places in Baiyun Temple. It is said that if you are not sincere in your search, you will not find them, hence the saying "the three monkeys do not meet." Touching the stone monkeys is believed to bring good luck. - Throwing Coins: At Wofeng Bridge, there is a famous activity of throwing coins into a large copper coin with a hole in the center. If you successfully throw a small copper coin into the hole, it is said to bring good fortune. - Spring Festival Temple Fair: Every year during the first month of the lunar calendar, Baiyun Temple hosts a traditional temple fair with various performances of traditional arts and crafts, as well as stalls selling Beijing-style trinkets and snacks, creating a lively atmosphere. Precautions: - Respect religious beliefs and cultural customs, and follow the temple's rules and etiquette. - Dress appropriately, avoiding overly revealing or inappropriate clothing. - Do not make loud noises, smoke, or litter inside the temple. - Be mindful of safety during your visit and avoid touching relics and ancient buildings. - Plan your travel route and activities according to your interests and time.