[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Temple of the Sleeping Buddha (Wofosi) (Updated Jul)

Just escaped Beijing's 40°C furnace back home! Never expected the National Botanical Garden (formerly Beijing Botanical Garden) to turn my 5-year-old into a "naturalist" instantly—touching the moss in the Metasequoia forest and saying, "Mom, this is Earth's air conditioner!" Compiled the ultimate summer retreat guide—save it fast! 🚗【Tested Cool Route】 Morning at North Garden Oxygen Boost: Enter via Southeast Gate → Take shuttle bus to Cherry Valley → Take fairy-like photos in Metasequoia forest → Visit carnivorous plants at Wansheng Greenhouse → Rubbing poetry at Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall Afternoon Fun at South Garden: Touch giant water lilies in Exhibition Greenhouse → Collect stamps at Rare Plants Area → Picnic under shady trees → Rush to Aquatic Plants Area before 4 PM 🌈【5 Kid-Screaming Highlights】 ❶ Go Wild in the Metasequoia Forest 💦 Catch the mist spray at 9 AM sharp on Saturdays! The whole forest feels like a giant humidifier. Kids in raincoats dash on wooden walkways, hair dripping with dew 🌫️ Moss is everywhere to touch, and we even found slow-moving slugs in tree bark cracks! ❷ Hunt for "Giants" in Wansheng Greenhouse 🌵 The 50-yuan ticket is totally worth it! The cactus in the desert zone is taller than Dad, and the pitcher plants "ate" a mosquito from my kid's hand 🦟 Best part? The AC is strong—25°C inside while it's 40°C outside! ❸ Rubbing Poetry at Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall 📜 No clue about "Redology," but for 10 yuan, kids can hammer-rub ancient poems in the west wing! My child brought home "A Tale of Nonsense" as a bookmark—cultural immersion unlocked! ❹ Sit on Giant Water Lilies in South Garden 🪷 Didn’t expect a Xishuangbanna experience in Beijing! In August, water lily pads reach 1.2m in diameter. Staff gently place kids (under 60 lbs) on them—my kid’s toes clenched so hard it was hilarious 😆 ❺ Become a Stamp Collector 📖 Get a free handbook at South Garden’s service desk—8 stamp spots hide dancing orchid and titan arum designs. Each find felt like treasure hunting, and completing the book was a huge win! ⚠️【Must-Know Tips】 ✔️ Metasequoia mist ONLY on weekends 9-10 AM! Weekdays = no show ✔️ North Garden shuttle costs 20 yuan/person to Cherry Valley, but it’s a 30-min walk back ✔️ Skip the camping cart! Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall has endless stairs ✔️ South Garden greenhouse closes Monday mornings—opens at 1 PM ✔️ Park food is pricey and bad—pack sandwiches + fruit 🍱【Secret Picnic Spots】 ▫️ North Garden Crabapple Grove: Dense shade, cool stone benches ▫️ South Garden Crape Myrtle Trees: Petals fall like natural tablecloths ▫️ Wo Temple Pine Forest: Eating to chanting sounds = next-level vibes This trip cured my kid’s "nature-deficit disorder"! 98% of plants have info signs—even dogtail grass has its scientific name. On the way home, my kid suddenly said, "Mom, grass goes to work (photosynthesis) too!" Hurry before summer ends—chrysanthemum show in September! 🌼

Spring in Beijing🍐 It's finally here I stayed at home for a whole winter and watched the first snow in 2025. Next 💃🏼 is to go out and enjoy the flowers and feel the spring 🌳🌿🎍My favorite every spring and autumn Just stroll around the major parks in Beijing 🛵 Make the most of the park annual pass Here we must mention the National Botanical Garden, a tulip giant. 🍊The botanical garden in full bloom in March and April It's like a palette overturned by God🎨 It’s not an exaggeration to call it the “Beijing Tulip Ceiling” 📷My camera has never rested since I entered the park, every shot I take looks like an oil painting🖼️ ☀️Especially from 2 to 4 pm when the sun shines back through the petals You can see the bling bling tulips This is probably the ultimate romance of tulips💓 ➰➰➰➰➰ ‼ ️Game guide 🧭Address: National Botanical Garden North Garden Tulip Garden (enter from the southeast gate, turn left and walk for about 5 minutes) 🎫Tickets: 5rmb (book via WeChat or purchase on site) 🚇Subway: Xijiao Line National Botanical Garden Station (super convenient) 🅿️Self-driving: Northwest parking lot of Xiangquan Roundabout, north parking lot of National Botanical Garden South Garden, or southeast gate parking lot; however, self-driving is not recommended. There are many people going to the botanical garden in spring, and it is likely that you will be stuck in traffic and unable to park. 🎬Photography: During the flowering period, the botanical garden can only be described as "crowded". Try to go early to avoid the crowds and take photos with the flowers, or find some overhead angles to avoid the crowds and find the right opportunity; it is also beautiful to take photos of flowers alone, and each photo is original. ⏰If you still have time and energy after seeing the tulips, don’t miss the other flowers in the botanical garden! 🌼💐🌺Lilac, crabapple, and peach blossoms are all very beautiful. You can continue to walk inside to Cherry Valley and Reclining Buddha Temple... The ticket price is super value🎫

The wintersweets at the Reclining Buddha Temple are in bloom. It's so beautiful to take photos there. You can take the S1 line in Baguo, which is an above-ground light rail. If you encounter the sunset, it is very good for taking photos. Get off at the National Botanical Garden Station, then buy a ticket to enter and visit the Liang Qichao family tomb, Sun Lianying's tomb and Cao Xueqin's former residence. Then walk inside and go in when you see the Reclining Buddha Temple. It is said that praying for an offer at the Reclining Buddha Temple is very effective.

The best time to enjoy the flowers is from mid-April to early May, when the peonies are in full bloom. Please pay attention to the weather and park notices before going to avoid a wasted trip. ✅Jingshan Park: The peony garden is amazing, with more than 600 plants and 500 varieties, including the precious Wei Zi and Yao Huang. The ancient buildings and peonies in the garden match perfectly. You can enjoy the picturesque peonies on the main road of Qianshan and the West District Science Park. Standing at the Wanchun Pavilion and overlooking, the sea of ​​flowers and the Forbidden City complement each other, full of charm. The ticket is only 2 yuan. You can take the subway Line 8 to Nanluoguxiang Station and walk to the destination in 15 minutes. You can also take bus 111, 124, or 58 to Jingshan Park Station. ✅ Zhongshan Park: It has a royal style. The peony garden on the west side of Sheji Altar is planted with rare species. The combination of peonies, red walls, golden tiles and ancient cypresses shows its nobility. You can also enjoy tulips 🌷 weeping crabapples here. The ticket price is 🎫3 yuan. Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Tiananmen West Station, or take Bus 🚌1, 5, or 52 to Zhongshan Park Station. ✅Beijing Botanical Garden: There are many varieties of peonies, and you can enjoy the flowers among the mountains and rivers. Not only are the peonies in the garden beautiful, but the peach blossoms, crabapples, and lilacs are also vying for beauty, allowing you to see enough spring flowers all at once. The ticket is 10 yuan. Take the Xijiao Line to the Botanical Garden Station, or take bus No. 331, 563, or 696 🚌 to get there. 📷Tips for taking photos: ✅Wearing Hanfu and cheongsam, they match perfectly with peonies and ancient buildings, and the atmosphere is perfect for taking photos📷. ✅When taking photos, shoot from a low angle to highlight the flowers, use the doors and windows of ancient buildings as the foreground to add layers, and take close-ups of the stamens and petals to show the details. The light is soft and colorful in the morning or evening, and you can avoid the crowds, which is the best time to take photos📷 🍱There are also many delicious foods around: ✅Near Jingshan Park, the fried tripe and sesame sauce at Dongxingshun Baodu Zhang are amazing, and the double skin milk at Wenyu Cheese Shop is super delicious. ✅Around Zhongshan Park, the Beiping Three Brothers Shabu-shabu is authentic, the Fuhuazhai pastry shop has exquisite pastries, and the rose cakes are especially delicious. ✅In the Beijing Botanical Garden, the vegetarian food at the Reclining Buddha Temple is light and refreshing, and the surrounding farmhouses have authentic farm dishes.

shock! The Reclining Buddha Temple actually hides the "offer" code, here is the travel guide! Nowadays, young people are using all kinds of tricks to pray for good luck in their job hunting and study. But the Reclining Buddha Temple in Beijing has become a "god of assisting with offers" in everyone's mind. Why? Because of its homophonic pronunciation of "offers", it is said to be super effective, attracting countless young people with dreams to come and check in. This temple has a great background and a royal style. Its history can be traced back to the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. Initially, a sandalwood reclining Buddha lay here, opening its legendary chapter. In the Yuan Dynasty, it was replaced with a solid copper reclining Buddha. Although the material changed, the majesty remained the same. It was meticulously repaired many times during the Qing Dynasty, and emperors of successive dynasties left their calligraphy works, which made the cultural heritage of this temple even more profound. The reclining Buddha shows the solemn moment before Sakyamuni's nirvana. Seriously ill, he poured out his final teachings to his twelve disciples under the sal tree. This tranquility and depth, which has lasted for thousands of years, seems to still give strength to people today. 💼People who are most suitable to clock in: 1. Workers who want to get a promotion, salary increase, or a job offer, come here to pray, and maybe the opportunity will come quietly. 2. Many students hope to be admitted by prestigious universities, especially international students. Legend has it that the construction of the Reclining Buddha Temple was related to Master Xuanzang (it was called "Tuo-Shiva Temple" at that time). Xuanzang was a very powerful international student in ancient times. The younger generations follow the footsteps of their predecessors and pray. It seems that their academic journey has become more confident, and those who return to China to find jobs are a perfect match. 3. Business leaders who are looking for business opportunities should know that "offer" means "an offer". If you ask here, it will not be a dream to get lots of orders and make a lot of money. 🛤️Please check the check-in guide: 1. Pay attention to the time. The temple is closed on Mondays, so don't go there in vain. It is recommended to come on a sunny morning to start your lucky journey. 2. In the hot summer, the koi in the release pond are swimming happily. Spend a few dollars to buy some fish feed and feed them. Watching the fish swarming around for food, maybe good luck will come along to "eat for free". 3. Now the Reclining Buddha Temple is no longer a place for religious activities. There are no monks living there and no incense is burned there. But this does not prevent us from being in awe and silently expressing our wishes in front of the Reclining Buddha. Beside the main hall there is a wide variety of lamps, bracelets, sachets and prayer cards, ranging in price from dozens to hundreds, you can choose whatever you want. Many people will also buy an exquisite sachet and hang it on the thousand-year-old wintersweet in front of the Heavenly King Hall, letting their wishes quietly settle in the fragrance of the flower. 👀Must-see highlights: 👉The solid copper reclining Buddha weighing several tons, made from sandalwood in the Tang Dynasty and copper in the Yuan Dynasty, has exquisite craftsmanship and carries a heavy history. The reclining Buddha lies peacefully on its side, and a close look at it can calm your heart. 👉The glazed archway at the gate of the temple is dazzling. As one of the 10 glazed archways in Beijing, Emperor Qianlong's imperial calligraphy hangs high above it, exuding ancient charm. When the sun shines down, the glazed light and the charm of calligraphy complement each other. 👉The inscriptions of the emperors of the Qing Dynasty can be called a "calligraphy feast". Yongzheng's "Shuanglin Suijing", Qianlong's "De Da Zizai", Cixi's "Xingyue Hengming" have different styles. In this small space, you can appreciate the charm of royal calligraphy and respect for Buddhism. 📸Photography enthusiasts must know: This is the holy land for photographing wintersweets in Beijing! The 1,300-year-old wintersweet in front of the Heavenly King Hall is firmly seated on the throne of "the crown of wintersweets in Beijing", with its brilliant golden flowers and subtle fragrance. There are dense distribution of wintersweets in front of the mountain gate, and you can choose any angle you want. After 4 pm, the light and shadows under the east wall interweave, giving the wintersweets a layer of dreamy golden edges. With the press of the shutter, every photo is a stunning blockbuster. The Reclining Buddha Temple is not only an ancient temple, but also a wonderful place where dreams, history and beautiful scenery are intertwined. If you have time, you may as well come for a visit and soak up the joy of this thousand-year-old ancient charm. Maybe the surprise of life is just around the next corner.

Shifang Pujue Temple is located on the southern foot of Shou'an Mountain in Haidian District, Beijing, in the National Botanical Garden. It is commonly known as "Wofo Temple" because of the reclining Buddha statue in the temple. On June 25, 2001, Shifang Pujue Temple was included in the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The temple was built in the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty and was originally named "Doushuai Temple." "Doushuai" is a transliteration of Sanskrit, meaning "wonderful foot" and "contentment." In 1320, Emperor Yingzong of the Yuan Dynasty ascended the throne and expanded the temple on the site of Doushuai Temple. It was renamed "Zhaoxiao Temple" and later "Hongqing Temple." In the first year of the Zhizhi period of the Yuan Dynasty (1321), a huge bronze statue of Shakyamuni Nirvana (5 meters long) and 12 clay statues of disciples were cast. In the eighth year of the Zhengtong period of the Ming Dynasty (1443), it was rebuilt and renamed "Shou'an Chanlin." In the eighteenth year of the Chenghua period (1482), it was renamed "Yongan Temple." In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty (1734), it was rebuilt and renamed. The entrance to the Three Buddhas Hall and the incense burner in front of the hall, the Three Buddhas Hall has a green glazed tile roof with yellow trim and a single-eave Xieshan roof. Above the door in front of the hall is a wooden plaque with the words "Shuanglin Suijing" written by Emperor Yongzheng. The entire temple faces south and is divided into three routes: middle, east, and west. The middle route includes the "Tongcan Micang" archway, Gongde Pond, Bell and Drum Tower, Mountain Gate Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Three Buddhas Hall, Reclining Buddha Hall, and Sutra Library, with auxiliary halls such as the Bodhidharma Hall and Prince Siddhartha Hall on both sides. The east route is the living quarters for the monks, with six courtyards including the Great Dining Hall, Great Meditation Hall, Jiyong Pavilion, Qingliang Hall, and Patriarch's Courtyard. The west route includes three palace courtyards. This layout of halls follows the seven-hall style of the Tang Dynasty and is very rare in the Beijing area.

*The Reclining Buddha Temple is located in the National Botanical Garden in the west of Beijing. It is sacred for obtaining a job and studying abroad. **The Reclining Buddha Hall is the main building of the temple. On the plaque at the entrance is the inscription “性月恒明” (The Law is like the moonlight that guides the world)” written by Empress Dowager Cixi. ***This reclining Buddha statue, built in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), is cast in bronze and sits on a pedestal. The Buddha is 5.3 meters long, 1.6 meters high, and weighs 54 tons. It is one of the largest and heaviest bronze reclining Buddhas in the world. (Entrance fee: 5 yen; entrance fee: 5 yen) #BeijingTravel 📍Address: Beijing City Seaside District

📍National Botanical Garden: Beijing Botanical Garden, Xiangshan Reclining Buddha Temple Road, Haidian District It’s very convenient to drive by yourself or take the Xijiao train🚊 🎫Full price ticket: 10, you can visit the south and north parks 🎫North Park Tickets: -Full price ticket: 5, you can visit the North Park -Half-price ticket: 2.5, Beiyuan adult package ticket is 50yuan, half-price ticket is 25yuan (including Beiyuan gate, exhibition greenhouse, and Wat Pho), and can only visit the North Park 🔎"National Botanical Garden Ticket Purchase Platform"-"Reservation Ticket Purchase" ✅Must-see attractions: 🌺Greenhouse Group Scenic Area: There are various rare plants 🌸Peony Garden: The peonies in full bloom are so beautiful 🌳Metasequoia forest: The tall and straight metasequoia trees and spray spray make you feel like you are in a fairyland on earth. 🍒Cherry Valley: There are also landscapes such as Yuanshishi, stone pine and water source, where you can feel the rotation of the four seasons. 🌿Science Museum: The exhibition hall covers an area of ​​more than 1,500 square meters, 🈶️rich plant knowledge and popular science information 🍀Temple of Reclining Buddha: The temple enshrines a bronze reclining Buddha. The building is magnificent and neat. It was once known as "the first scenic spot in the mountain" 🍃Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall: a historical and cultural museum with the theme of Cao Xueqin and "Dream of Red Mansions" 🌺Begonia Garden and Plum Garden: You can enjoy different flowers in different seasons, such as crabapple flowers in spring and plum blossoms in autumn. The sea of ​​flowers has different styles. 🌲Wanshengyuan Greenhouse: 🈶️Four exhibition areas including tropical rainforest, four-season garden, and desert plants display a variety of wonderful plants. 📝Travel route 💫Morning: ✅Enter from the North Park Gate and purchase tickets🎫 ✅Take a battery car or walk to Wat Pho to admire the ancient temple and surrounding plants ✅Visit Cherry Valley, admire the metasequoia forest in the spray, and also visit the Bee Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ✅Choose a suitable place to have lunch in the park 💫Afternoon: ✅Go to Nanyuan, visit the greenhouse exhibition area and enjoy various rare plants ✅Wander along the Avenue of Tassel Trees and enjoy the beautiful scenery ✅Free to explore other attractions in South Park, such as the Palm Pavilion, etc. ✅According to personal interests, visit Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall, etc.

National Botanical Garden travel guide! Really want to walk around? As someone who has been thoroughly educated by Beijing attractions, walking around? Exhausting! And you can't properly enjoy the attractions! So this time, I chose to take the sightseeing bus in the National Botanical Garden, which costs 20 yuan for a one-way trip. Enter the North Garden from the subway entrance and directly queue for the bus, which takes you straight to the entrance of Wofo Temple. The scenery along the way is particularly good, and you can easily reach the entrance of Wofo Temple. After getting off and paying the fee, you can choose to play nearby. There are many flowering trees, and they are especially beautiful today! You can also go up to Wofo Temple or Cherry Valley (it is said to spray mist, but there is a time limit, so I didn't see it!). There are also places selling food at the drop-off point. After strolling around, I planned to go to the free greenhouse in the South Garden to see the plants in the greenhouse. However, the distance was too far, so I decisively chose to continue taking the bus from the drop-off point. The same ticket price of 20 yuan, the sightseeing bus took a different route, and I successfully enjoyed the beautiful scenery of another route! Successfully returned to the main entrance, it was already nearly five in the afternoon. Since I bought a 10 yuan ticket, I directly scanned the code to enter the South Garden across the road (I met a few people who couldn't get in because they missed the ticket purchase time! So if you want to see everything, remember to buy tickets in advance! Pay attention to the time!) At that time, I was so tired that I thought the greenhouse trip in the South Garden would be postponed, but unexpectedly, it was so close to the South Gate entrance! And due to the time, there were not many people, and the plants in the greenhouse were bizarre and interesting! Highly recommended! The water lilies I took pictures of, so many varieties!

Here is the temple of sleeping Buddha in Beijing, called Wofosi. I came here while visiting Beijing Botanical Garden, since it's located inside its complex. Entering Wofosi needs another ticket, different from the botanical garden itself. Wofosi opens for public visiting daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. But I think best time to come here is before 10 AM in the morning. #weekendgetaways

If you are in Beijing, do not forget to visit this magical place. The name is Wofo temple, located in the area of National Botanical Garden of Beijing. Although it's located inside the Garden, but it has different entrance gate and ticket. It cost 10 RMB per person for adults 5 RMB for students (by showing the student ID). This temple opens daily from 08.00 to 17.00. Recommended time to spend here: between 30 minutes to an hour. #chinatrip

Speaking of wintersweet, one of the earliest flowers heralding spring in Beijing, we have to mention the Reclining Buddha Temple in the North Garden of the National Botanical Garden. Every early spring, when the golden color of the wintersweet just emerges from the branches, it attracts countless photography enthusiasts and flower-viewing people to come and check in and take pictures. The wintersweets at Beijing's Reclining Buddha Temple are definitely among the top on the list. ✅The planting scale is large. There are more than 🌳100 wintersweets planted in the Reclining Buddha Temple. The branches are not high, so they can be photographed at a very close distance 📷. ✅There are many varieties of wintersweets, including Suxin, Gouya, Qingkou and many other varieties, which make the whole Reclining Buddha Temple filled with fragrance. ✅The architectural background of red walls and green tiles is unique among the many holy places for viewing wintersweet in Beijing. The golden yellow wintersweet flowers are particularly beautiful against the backdrop of the red walls, which is one of the reasons that attracts countless photography enthusiasts. ✅In addition to wintersweets in the temple, there are hundreds of plump red koi 🐟 swimming around in the release pond. You can enjoy the flowers and fish at the same time. It is very suitable to bring children to enjoy the spring together 🌱. ✅In the Reclining Buddha Hall, there is a bronze statue of Sakyamuni reclining from the Yuan Dynasty. It is said that this is the posture of the Buddha when he entered Nirvana. The Reclining Buddha Hall is also the essence of the Reclining Buddha Temple. Don’t forget to visit it when you come to enjoy the flowers in spring. ⭕️ Flower viewing information tips: 🔸Currently, the best time to view the wintersweets at the Reclining Buddha Temple is 👍. Try to avoid the weekends for a better experience. If you come during the weekend, it is recommended to enter the park early to avoid the large crowds. The 🔸Reclining Buddha Temple is located at the ⬆️northern end of the North Garden of the National Botanical Garden, about 2 kilometers away from the southeast gate 🚶‍♀️. You can walk there, or take the 🛻shuttle battery car in the park at the gate. The one-way 💰cost 20 yuan/person can get to the gate of the Reclining Buddha Temple. Children under 1.2 meters are free, which can save a lot of energy. The ticket price for the National Botanical Garden North Garden is NT$5 (free admission for those holding annual park passes), and the ticket price for the Reclining Buddha Temple is NT$5 (purchased at the entrance of the Reclining Buddha Temple). Both tickets are free for people over 60 years old with their ID card 🪪, and children under 1.2 meters 👦 are also free. 🔸In addition, the transportation is also very convenient. 🚇 Take the subway to the International Botanical Garden Station. 🚘 There is a paid parking lot in the botanical garden if you drive. If you drive here during the spring flower viewing period, you must set off early to avoid traffic jams during weekends and holidays. 🔸The wintersweet viewing period at the Reclining Buddha Temple is expected to last until mid-March, but peach blossoms 🌸apricot blossoms, peonies, tulips 🌷, etc. will also bloom in the National Botanical Garden from March to May. You can pay more attention to the official 📝flower viewing information.

When the snow falls, the National Botanical Garden is covered in silver and turns into a winter fairy tale world. Different from the greenery of spring, the warmth of summer and the golden color of autumn, the park in winter seems to be cast under a spell, quiet and mysterious. The National Botanical Garden is divided into two major areas, the south and north areas. The south garden has a greenhouse that is open to the public free of charge, while the north garden has the famous Reclining Buddha Temple and Cherry Valley. Our adventure started in the warm greenhouse of the South Garden, then we walked into the North Garden and strolled all the way to the Reclining Buddha Temple and Cherry Valley. The entire walk was less than 20,000 steps, the road was flat, and it was easy and not tiring. Although the greenhouse in the South Garden is not huge, it has rich plant divisions and a wide variety of species. It will take at least an hour to watch it carefully. In winter, the greenhouse has a constant temperature and humidity. Even if you enter wearing a down jacket, you will still feel warm. It is recommended to wear light clothing. The distance from the North Park entrance to the Reclining Buddha Temple is about 2 kilometers, passing through a paid greenhouse and snow-covered ground. On the snow, we met lively and cute squirrels. They were playing in the snow and were even lured with walnuts by tourists. We took many photos close to nature. You need to buy a separate ticket to the Reclining Buddha Temple, which is a great place to enjoy flowers and pray in winter. The wintersweets are in full bloom in the temple. Although the flowers were not in full bloom when I went there at the beginning of the month, many tourists came here to see it. I believe that the wintersweets are in full bloom at this time, and against the backdrop of the red walls, the scenery must be fragrant and beautiful. Go up along the path beside the Reclining Buddha Temple and you will soon reach the Metasequoia forest. The winter scenery here is unique, with Metasequoia trees standing tall towards the sky and lakes frozen like the Milky Way. What is surprising is that as you walk further ahead, the gurgling water is still there, and the afternoon sun shines on the stream, making it sparkle. Tips: Cost budget: The pass for both the North and South Parks is only 10 yuan, and the ticket for the Reclining Buddha Temple is 5 yuan. Although the greenhouse in the North Garden is good, it is said that for ordinary tourists, its cost-effectiveness is not as good as that of the greenhouse in the South Garden. Itinerary: We chose the route of Nanyuan Greenhouse + Reclining Buddha Temple + Cherry Valley, which is very suitable for winter tours. It is recommended to arrive at Nanyuan at 12 noon and end the trip around 4 pm. Highlights: Cherry Valley has a pleasant scenery. It is recommended to go there in the morning, when the sun is shining at its most charming. After 3 pm, the sun sets and the ditch loses its grace. Transportation Guide: The Botanical Garden is adjacent to Xiangshan Mountain. Take the Xijiao Line You can go directly to the National Botanical Garden Station; if you drive here, it will be more convenient. There are spacious parking lots and charging facilities in the park, and the parking fee is 30 yuan per time.

| The wintersweet flowers at the Wofo Temple are in full bloom! 🌼 The wintersweet flowers at the Wofo Temple are in full bloom! In early March, I visited the ancient Wofo Temple in Beijing, where bunches and clusters of wintersweet flowers had quietly blossomed amidst the chilly spring rain. By mid-March, they will reach their peak blooming period! 🏯 About Wofo Temple | 🔺 My first attention to Wofo Temple was drawn by a description from Lin Huiyin about the ancient temples in western Beijing, stating that it was built during the Zhenguan era and is one of the few well-preserved Tang Dynasty temple complexes in the northern region. Despite having been burnt down several times, it still retains the traditional seven-hall monastery layout. 🔺 Wofo Temple is not large, but the architectural complex is complete. Entering through the mountain gate, one first sees the fish pond and flying bridge, followed by the Pool of Rebirth. Along this central axis, one passes through the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of the Three Worlds' Buddhas, and the main hall, the Wofo Hall. On both sides of the axis are the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, as well as the east and west side halls of the second courtyard. 🔺 Noteworthy is the calligraphy inside the temple. The plaque of the Hall of the Three Worlds' Buddhas, 'Shuanglin Suijing,' was written by Emperor Yongzheng, and the couplets on both sides below were written by Emperor Qianlong. The 'Xing Yue Heng Ming' and the couplets below in the Wofo Hall were written by the birth mother of Emperor Tongzhi, and the phrase 'De Da Zi Zai' inside the Wofo Hall was also provided by Emperor Qianlong. 🌼 The wintersweet flowers at Wofo Temple | Wintersweet flowers at Wofo Temple are mainly planted in the front and back courtyards, not along the central axis. In addition to the common varieties, there are also a few red-hearted wintersweets. The front courtyard is more crowded, so those who do not wish to be in a crowd can go to the back courtyard. Wintersweet is often called the 'spring herald flower,' blooming before spring, with little yellow flowers set against the ancient temple's red walls, full of vitality. 📍 Route to enjoy wintersweet flowers: 🚏 Public transportation requires entering from the south area of the Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden Station on the Xijiao Line, and walking from the south to the north area. 🚃 Those who do not wish to walk can take a sightseeing car for 20 yuan, which goes directly to the entrance of Wofo Temple. 🚖 Taking a taxi to the east gate of the Botanical Garden is closer, about 1.5 kilometers. 🚘 If driving, consider going to Wofo Mountain Villa, where you can have a simple meal and then directly enter Wofo Temple! 🎟 Tickets: Botanical Garden 10 yuan, free with an annual pass. Wofo Temple separately 5 yuan. 🎐 What's the deal with Wofo Temple's 'offer' joke? | The internet recently started calling Wofo Temple 'offer temple,' because when friends from the south read 'Wofo Temple,' it sounds close to 'offer,' so Wofo Temple was brought online and became a lucky temple for receiving offers. It's worth noting that, currently, Wofo Temple is only for worshiping Buddha and making merit donations; one cannot burn incense or ask for prayer beads. If you are sincere, just pray in your heart, for sincerity brings spirituality, haha!

Located in the Beijing National Botanic Garden, the wintersweets in Wofo Temple are blooming. Friends who like to appreciate flowers should not miss it. The wintersweets in Wofo Temple are almost planted along the red wall in the temple. They are now blooming quite well. Those in sunny places bloom earlier, otherwise they bloom later. The wintersweets in Wofo Temple are particularly beautiful and charming against the backdrop of the ancient temple's red wall. This trip not only allows you to see wintersweets, but also visit the ancient temple, which is a two-for-one deal. Wofo Temple is of moderate size, with many ancient cypresses, and the temple is well maintained. The glazed tile archway, the red goldfish in the release pond, and the ancient cypresses on the uphill road are all very beautiful and ceremonial. The weather is gradually warming up, go to Wofo Temple to see the wintersweets, it is also a famous place in Beijing for appreciating wintersweets.

The metasequoia forest in Cherry Valley is really beautiful. After the mist, it's like the Emerald City. 🕙 We arrived at 9:40 (don't ask why so late, because there are really super many people on the West Suburb Line 😅). 💦 The mist stopped on time at 10:00. Although the mist has a sense of being in a fairyland 😍, without the mist, you can see the babbling stream under the metasequoia forest and the wild growth of the roots 🌱🌊. It has a unique flavor, both feelings are good 😌❤. After coming out of the metasequoia forest in Cherry Valley, we went straight to the Reclining Buddha Temple, the two places are very close 🚗. 🧘‍♂ The Reclining Buddha Temple is also called the Temple of Universal Awakening, the cypress and ginkgo inside are at least as thick as 2 people hugging 🌳🍂, worthy of being a famous temple in the suburbs of Beijing with a history of more than 1300 years 🏯. It is said that the Reclining Buddha Temple is very effective for job hunting 🔮, because it is an 'offer temple', haha 😄. The overall feeling is very good 😊, it takes about 1-1.5 hours to visit both places, and you can even go directly to Fragrant Hills after the visit 🏞.

Address: North Garden, Beijing National Botanical Garden Scenic spot introduction: Reclining Buddha Temple, also known as Shifang Pujue Temple, is located in Beijing Botanical Garden on Reclining Buddha Temple Road, Haidian District, Beijing. The temple was first built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty and was originally named Shou'an Temple. It was abandoned and rebuilt many times in later dynasties, and the name of the temple also changed with the change of dynasties. This temple stands against the mountain. The Reclining Buddha Hall is the highlight of the entire temple, and there is a huge bronze reclining Buddha in the hall. Opening hours: 03/16-11/15 09:00-17:30; 11/16-03/15 08:30-17:00 Tickets: RMB $5 Travel experience: In addition to seeing historical buildings in China, you must visit an ancient temple like Wat Pho. Because of its very long history, China can be said to be the country with the most ancient buildings in the world. The exterior of the Reclining Buddha Temple, whether it is the archway or the interior buildings, are all very magnificent. In the past, the emperor would come here to worship in person. Don’t miss the Reclining Buddha Temple when you come to Beijing Botanical Garden. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #Beijing #Good Place for Parents and Children #familytravel #Wofo Temple #Local Tour #Trip