Dongyue Temple

March 22, 2026 | Beijing, China
Dongyue Temple

Dongyue Temple

Founded in 1317, Dongyue Temple is dedicated to Tai Shan, one of the five great mountains of Taoism. Located in Beijing, this active temple spans 11.7 acres (4.7 hectares), making it one of the largest Taoist temples in northern China. One of its most distinctive features is the 76 small rooms, each representing a ‘department’ of the Taoist underworld. Visitors can explore these unique chambers and gain insight into the intricate beliefs and organizational structure of Taoist cosmology.

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