A woman burns incense for blessings at the Tanzhe Temple in Beijing on August 4, 2024. /CGTN
People queue in a line to touch a stone fish to pray for good health at the Tanzhe Temple in Beijing on August 4, 2024. /CGTN
A stone lion with a water outlet in its mouth is seen at the Tanzhe Temple in Beijing on August 4, 2024. /CGTN
An ancient pavilion is seen at the Tanzhe Temple in Beijing on August 4, 2024. /CGTN
This photo taken on August 4, 2024 shows the entrance to the Tanzhe Temple in Beijing. /CGTN
Tourists walk around the Tanzhe Temple in Beijing on August 4, 2024. /CGTN
First established in the Western Jin Dynasty (265-317), the Tanzhe Temple has a history of more than 1,700 years, and is considered to be the oldest ancient temple in Beijing, as well as one of the most-visited temples in the capital.
Surrounded by ancient trees, pagodas, and lofty halls, this Buddhist temple in the suburbs of the city embodies the aesthetic principles of Chinese ancient architecture, with a central axis running through the middle and basic symmetry on the left and right sides.