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2026.04.01 16:23 GMT+8

Fayuan Temple in spring: Fragrance of lilacs, echoes of history

Updated 2026.04.01 16:23 GMT+8
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An ancient Buddhist gem in Beijing, Fayuan Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty(618-907) to commemorate fallen soldiers.

With classic ancient Chinese architecture and peaceful courtyards, it turns especially poetic in spring when lilacs bloom, making it a quiet, meaningful place to remember ancestors and find peace during Qingming Festival.

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