Zhihua Temple

Zhihua Temple, located in Dongcheng District, Beijing, Canghutong No. 5 imitation of the temple "Galan Seven Halls" regulations, can be called the largest Ming Dynasty wooden structure complex in Beijing. Zhihua Temple was built in the Ming Dynasty orthodox eight years, formerly the family temple of Sili Daeun Wang Zhen. When Ming Yingzong, Wang Zhen as the emperor's pet minister took over the power of the court. Although he was an eunuch, his furniture was quite huge. So he built a temple with poor earth and magnificent. Because he was the emperor's pet minister, and the king Zhen crowned him with gratitude for the emperor's grace, so Yingzong gave the name "Bao En Zhihua Temple"

Zhihua Temple was built in the orthodox eight years of the Ming Dynasty (1443), formerly the family temple of the eunuch Wang Zhen. During the Ming Yingzong period, Wang Zhen, as the emperor, took over the power of the court. Although he was an eunuch, he had a lot of money. So the family temple he built was very poor and magnificent.

Zhihua Temple, located at No. 5, Yumi Cang Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, is built on the rules of the temple "Jialan Seven Halls", which is the largest Ming Dynasty wooden structure complex in Beijing. Zhihua Temple was built in the orthodox eight years of the Ming Dynasty (1443), formerly the family temple of Silijian eunuch Wang Zhen. During the Ming Yingzong period, Wang Zhen as emperor Lucky Chen took over the power of the court. Although he was an eunuch, his family was very expensive, so the temple he built was very poor and magnificent.

‼️ Featured Cultural Expo Hall in Jiamiao (Zhihua Temple) ‼️🔆 Features: 1️⃣ The three main points I sorted out in the museum are: architecture, music and cultural activities. I originally came for 2 Beijing concerts every day. It was really great, but after I came, I felt that the characteristics were far more than this; [Complacency][Complacency][Complacency] 2️⃣ The explanation is particularly good! Today, there are few people on rainy days, but it also affects the explanation of outdoor buildings. The teacher uses his mobile phone to take pictures and cooperate with the language description. It is also very clear and distinctive, and can feel the teacher's love for Wenbo, not just an explanation job or task; [Strong][Strong][Strong] 3️⃣ The service is also very kind! From the ticket inspection security check all the way in, I feel that the staff are still very kind. When I came, it was drizzle, and then it rained heavily. The young lady in the hall took the initiative to inform me where to borrow an umbrella, because there was a yard behind to visit. [rose][rose][rose]📍 Location: Dongcheng. Chaoyangmen. In the alley, it is recommended to go by public transportation or taxi.

Listening to court music inherited for more than 500 years in the ancient temple of the Ming Dynasty Zhihua Temple was built in 1444, and it was the family temple built by the Ming Yingzong period that led to the "change of civil castles". At that time, Wang Zhen was favored and the power was poured into the field, so he dared to build such a big family temple in Beijing. But at that time, Yingzong valued Wang Zhen, not only did not pursue it, but gave the name of "Yu Jian". Later, the change of the civil castle occurred, Yingzong was captured, Wang Zhen died, Dai Zong was taken to the throne, Wang Zhen's family property was checked, only this Zhihua Temple was "Yu Jian", so it was not affected. Later, "the change of the door" occurred, Yingzong re-emerged, but in Zhihua Temple to Wang Zhenxiu statue to show praise, it is really confused to home. Until Qing Qianlong, Yushi Shen Tingfang accidentally passed through Zhihua Temple, and found that there was actually a statue of Wang Zhen and many rewards from Yingzong. After anger, Qianlong played for punishment, Qianlong approved, Wang Zhen's statue was demolished, the stone tablet was pulled down, and Zhihua Temple was transformed from Sheng to Fall. To Guangxu, Zhihua Temple was destroyed by the eight-nation coalition forces, and it was even more decayed. When the monastery was rented out to maintain its livelihood, the temples were stolen, such as the algae wells in the Zhihua Temple and Wanfo Pavilion, which were originally built on purpose and were the best wood carvings of ancient Chinese buildings, but now have been lost overseas and stored in American museums. After liberation, Zhihua Temple was rebuilt and protected, so that a large number of buildings and cultural relics were preserved, and it became the largest and most complete Ming Dynasty wooden structure complex in Beijing today. And so that the palace music "Beijing music" that has been passed on in Zhihua Temple for more than 500 years can continue to be passed on and have been better developed and promoted. Now Zhihua Temple is also the location of the "Beijing Wenbo Exchange Hall". Although today is a working day, but still before the opening of the door at nine o'clock, there are dozens of people waiting for the temple to visit, the normal fare is 20 yuan, there is a union card can be used at the ticket office with the Beijing Union APP scan code to exchange tickets. Zhihua Temple is a courtyard in the fourth, the first entrance into the mountain gate, the east and west sides are the bell tower and the drum tower, there is a tall clove tree in front of the building, now the white clove on the east side is blooming, than the previous pear blossoms are not inferior, the lilac on the west side is not lush but has a fragrance. The second entrance is where the Zhihua Temple is located. There are algae wells in the Tibetan temple on the west side, which is worth a closer look. In addition to the withered pear trees, there are three seagull trees that are also open and spectacular. The third entry is the Rulai Temple/Wanfo Pavilion in one of the two temples, and the fourth entry is the Great Pavilion but is not open at present. Every morning at 10 o'clock in the morning, there will be live performances of Beijing music, played by the inheritors of Beijing music of Zhihua Temple, playing court music from Tang and Song Dynasty, this is still in 1446 Wang Zhen from the palace to Zhihua Temple and formed a band. Since then, it has been passed down in the temple for more than 500 years, and has the reputation of "living fossils of Chinese music". Today, five band teachers played a song with tube, gong, flute, drum, and Yunxuan. I didn't remember the name, but it was very pleasant.