Beijing is the second biggest city in China, acclaimed as the countrys political, cultural and educational hub. Beijing boasts of numerous tourist attractions of which the historical attractions tops the rest. One such attraction is nestled in Chaowai area in Beijings Chaoyang District, a Taoist temple dedicated to the God of Mount Tai and is known as the Dongyue Temple.
Dongyue Temple was founded in the year 1319 and has been built in phases and renovated many times in the past. In 1996 the temple was officially declared as a national treasure and has been highly protected by the government since then.
This temple spans over a land of more than four acres, nestling three main courtyards dotted with over a 100 beautifully carved stone tablets. Some of these stone tablets can be traced as far back as Yuan Dynasty, the era from late 13th century to mid 14th century. In addition you will also see around 1000 stele, ornate gravestones, in the temple premises.
Highly protected by the government as a National Key Cultural Relic, Dongyue Temple houses one of the top museums in Beijing. This is Beijings premier museum for folk customs, the Beijing Folklore Museum.
Beijing Folklore Museum holds various interesting exhibitions regularly, with contributions coming from all parts of the country. It occupies three courtyards to display various collections of folk related artefacts and relics as well as inscriptions, stone tablets, steles and statues. Some of its popular exhibitions are China's Centenary Folk Costume Exhibition, Beijing Folklore Exhibition and the Old Beijingnese Life Exhibition.
The most amazing spectacle here is the many chambers encircling the courtyards. Portrayed beautifully with vivid dioramas and statues, they invite you to explore the 76 departments of the supernatural world of the Taoist.
Beijing Folklore Museum is a must visit attraction in Beijing for all Asian culture enthusiasts living across the world. You can reach this museum in Beijing conveniently from an opulent
Beijing hotel such as the China World Hotel Beijing. As one of the finest luxury
Beijing hotels, guests here can indulge in sumptuous amenities while staying in the heart of the central business district. The best shopping hotspots, foreign embassies and even some of the top Beijing attractions can be reached within minutes from here.
