Shijingshan District now has served as an urban leisure tourism destination for young people to spend their weekends. Embark on a delightful weekend journey amidst the district's ancient streets and alleys.
Fahai Temple, situated at the southern foot of Cuiwei Mountain, was built during the Ming Dynasty. In the temple, visitors have the chance to appreciate ancient murals, a bronze bell, and whitebark pines. The temple's murals rival those of the Renaissance in European history.
The exhibition hall showcases glacial striations and a gallery stretching five meters in length, housing a diverse range of fossils and physical specimens representing different sizes of moraines. It stands as the only natural science museum ever constructed adjacent to glacier remnants worldwide.
Tian Yi's Tomb is widely acclaimed as the best-preserved eunuch tomb from the Ming Dynasty in China. It boasts the highest level of craftsmanship and showcases the most exquisite stone carvings among other tombs of the same kind. The abundance of valuable tombstone inscriptions and stone carvings holds artistic excellence, making them worth to be cherished and appreciated.
The Fahai Temple Mural Art Center uses cutting-edge and diverse digital techniques to revive the original murals found within the temple.
Other good choices to spend a nice weekend: Art, Lifestyle and more (“遐迩 艺术生活+”), Lao Xue Tang (京西老学堂), Jia Mao Cat Experience Hall(佳猫沉浸式猫咪体验馆), and Jingxi Bookstore (京西书局).
Fine food recommendations: Fahai Temple fried cakes, creative Huizhou cuisine at Huizhen Kitchen, and delicacies from Grandma's Kitchen.
Accommodation recommendations:
Honeyland & Siheyuan No. 199: This boutique cultural courtyard harmoniously merges a universe-themed water bar and a courtyard bar.
Yao cafe & Yao's Garden: Visitors have the opportunity to reside in a cozy villa where they can enjoy coffee and barbecue.
Fandeng Bookstore & Liu Ru Homestay: Visitors can have fun in the courtyard that integrates a bookstore and parent-child activities.
(Source: Shijingshan District Culture and Tourism Bureau)
1. Fahai Temple
Fahai Temple, situated at the southern foot of Cuiwei Mountain, was built during the Ming Dynasty. In the temple, visitors have the chance to appreciate ancient murals, a bronze bell, and whitebark pines. The temple's murals rival those of the Renaissance in European history.
2. China Quaternary Glacial Relics Exhibition Hall
The exhibition hall showcases glacial striations and a gallery stretching five meters in length, housing a diverse range of fossils and physical specimens representing different sizes of moraines. It stands as the only natural science museum ever constructed adjacent to glacier remnants worldwide.
3. Shijingshan Culture Relic Stone Carving Garden
Tian Yi's Tomb is widely acclaimed as the best-preserved eunuch tomb from the Ming Dynasty in China. It boasts the highest level of craftsmanship and showcases the most exquisite stone carvings among other tombs of the same kind. The abundance of valuable tombstone inscriptions and stone carvings holds artistic excellence, making them worth to be cherished and appreciated.
4. Fahai Temple Mural Art Center
The Fahai Temple Mural Art Center uses cutting-edge and diverse digital techniques to revive the original murals found within the temple.
Other good choices to spend a nice weekend: Art, Lifestyle and more (“遐迩 艺术生活+”), Lao Xue Tang (京西老学堂), Jia Mao Cat Experience Hall(佳猫沉浸式猫咪体验馆), and Jingxi Bookstore (京西书局).
Fine food recommendations: Fahai Temple fried cakes, creative Huizhou cuisine at Huizhen Kitchen, and delicacies from Grandma's Kitchen.
Accommodation recommendations:
Honeyland & Siheyuan No. 199: This boutique cultural courtyard harmoniously merges a universe-themed water bar and a courtyard bar.
Yao cafe & Yao's Garden: Visitors have the opportunity to reside in a cozy villa where they can enjoy coffee and barbecue.
Fandeng Bookstore & Liu Ru Homestay: Visitors can have fun in the courtyard that integrates a bookstore and parent-child activities.
(Source: Shijingshan District Culture and Tourism Bureau)