On April 27, Cheng'en Temple located at Moshikou Historical and Cultural Block in Shijingshan District, Beijing, together with the Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum, reopened to the public. At the present stage, the temple and the museum are each open to a maximum of 600 visitors every day. Visitors can now make reservations to buy tickets for different time slots.
Cheng'en Temple's historical and cultural exhibition has also been unveiled, leading visitors to explore the temple's historical and cultural stories through technological means. The AI digital experience officer "En'en" will share impressive stories about this blessed place in western Beijing. High-precision replicas of the complete murals of the Ming Dynasty in the temple's Tianwang Hall will be displayed for the first time.
The main exhibition hall of the Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum inside the temple collectively showcases Beijing's eight imperial handicrafts, conveying the essence of intangible cultural heritage to visitors. In addition, the exhibition of handicrafts made through the inheritance of old techniques and innovative practices presents the long-lasting vitality of China's intangible cultural heritage items.
In addition, the temple's first batch of official creative souvenirs centered on intangible cultural heritage techniques will be featured. From April 27 to May 5, tourists who have purchased the souvenirs of Fahai Temple at Cheng'en Temple can each enjoy a 50-percent discount on the admission ticket to Fahai Temple (which cannot be used for its authentic mural exhibition) with the receipt.
As an imperial temple in the Ming Dynasty, Cheng'en Temple has inherited the tradition of "no opening of temple's gates, no acceptance of incense offerings, and no setting of ritual places", and it therefore known as "Beijing's most mysterious temple".
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday
09:00–12:00 (no entry after 11:30)
13:00–16:00 (no entry after 15:30)
Closed from 12:00 to 13:00
Closed on each Monday (except for statutory holidays)
Opening areas
The present opening areas include the three courtyards starting from the Gate Hall (山门殿) to the Dharma Hall (法堂) of Cheng'en Temple (Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum ) and ending at the exhibition hall.
Ticketing notice
Visitors can make reservations to buy tickets for different time slots via the official WeChat accounts of the Shijingshan District Culture and Tourism Bureau (石景山文旅) and the Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum (北京燕京八绝博物馆). No offline ticket is available on the site.
1. Admission ticket: CNY 30 per person (the ticket does not include a tour guide; visitors may visit the opening areas and use the audio guide on mobile phones by scanning the QR codes)
2. Guided tour ticket: CNY 50 per person (the ticket includes the admission ticket and a tour guide at the Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum for approximately 60 minutes; four guided tours are available each day, starting at 9:00, 10:30, 13:00, and 14:30 respectively; please check in 10 minutes before the start of a guided tour)
Hotline of ticket services: 010-68611900 (09:00–16:00 on working days)
(Source: Beijing Fabu)