A 400-Year-Old Royal Temple, the Most Sacred Place to Pray for Health and Longevity

Wanshou Temple was a royal temple during the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, and it was also the main place for Buddhist ceremonies for the royal family in the Qing Dynasty. ✅What can you pray for at Wanshou Temple? 1. Health and Longevity: Due to its name, "Wanshou" (meaning "ten thousand longevities"), people pray for their own health, longevity, and peace, as well as for their family and friends. 2. Academic Success: Pray for students to have smooth academic progress, achieve excellent results, and get admitted to their ideal schools. 3. Career Success: Hope for smooth sailing in work, promotions, salary increases, and career achievements. 4. Family Harmony: Pray for harmonious family relationships, mutual love and support among family members, and a happy and fulfilling life. 5. Happy Marriage: Singles pray for finding a good match soon, and married couples pray for a harmonious relationship. ✅When is the best time to pray? 1. According to traditional customs, some special days are considered more auspicious, such as the 1st and 15th days of the lunar calendar. Many people choose to visit temples to pray on these days. 2. If you want to avoid peak crowds, weekday mornings are more suitable. ✅What else is special about Wanshou Temple? In 1985, the Beijing Art Museum was established here, with a collection of over 130,000 cultural relics from various periods, and various cultural relic exhibitions are held year-round. As the site of the Beijing Art Museum, Wanshou Temple was officially opened to the public in May 1986. ✅Key Information 💰Tickets: 20 yuan for adults. 📍Address: Wanshou Temple is located on the north side of Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, under the road on the north side of Nanchang River. 🚌Transportation: Take Subway Line 16 to Wanshou Temple Station, Exit C, and walk for about 5 minutes; or take bus 300 or 368 to Wanshou Temple Station. ✅Must-visit places nearby 1. Zizhuyuan Park: Just across the street from Wanshou Temple, it is a good place for leisurely walks and taking photos. 2. Summer Palace: As a model of royal gardens, it echoes Wanshou Temple and together they form a cultural landscape belt in the western suburbs of Beijing. 3. Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park: Despite the ravages of war, the ruins still retain historical traces and are worth exploring. ✅Boutique Hotels🏨 and B&Bs🏨 nearby 1. Home Inn (Beijing Zizhuqiao Branch): Adjacent to Beijing's famous "Silicon Valley" Zhongguancun core business district. 2. Beijing Zhongxie Hotel: Adjacent to the historic Wanshou Temple, surrounded by many well-known universities such as Minzu University of China, Beijing Dance Academy, and Central Institute of Socialism, and surrounded by Zhongguancun high-tech enterprises. 3. Beijing Erdun Hotel: Complete catering services nearby, comfortable accommodation environment. 4. Beijing Sanhe Inn (Wanshou Temple Subway Station BFSU Branch): Surrounded by many well-known universities across the country, very close to the subway entrance of Line 16, it is a preferred accommodation for young travelers.