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2026.04.18 15:58 GMT+8

Beijing Fahai Temple: Ancient temple on screen

Updated 2026.04.18 15:58 GMT+8
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A replica of the Water-Moon Guanyin fresco is displayed at Fahai Temple in Beijing, February 23, 2026. /CGTN

The Main Hall of Fahai Temple is seen in Beijing on February 23, 2026. /CGTN

A replica of the Buddhist guardian deities' fresco is displayed at Fahai Temple in Beijing, February 23, 2026. /CGTN

Follow in the footsteps of movies to explore Beijing and Fahai Temple, a picturesque filming location steeped in ancient charm. Admire the 600-year-old imperial frescoes and experience the beauty of Beijing's history in the very scenes that appeared on the silver screen.

This peaceful historic temple was one of the shooting locations for the 1989 film The King of Guns.

Fahai Temple is seen in Beijing on February 23, 2026. /CGTN

The giant bell in Fahai Temple is seen in Beijing on February 23, 2026. /CGTN

Fahai Temple is seen in Beijing on February 23, 2026. /CGTN

Located in Shijingshan District, Fahai Temple is an imperial temple built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is best known for its remarkably well-preserved Ming Dynasty frescoes, widely regarded as the finest of their kind in China.

Inside the Main Hall, ten magnificent frescoes cover an area of 236.7 square meters, featuring 77 sacred figures including the Water-Moon Guanyin, Manjushri and Buddhist guardian deities.

According to experts, these frescoes represent the highest level of imperial painting from the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Together with the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and Yongle Palace murals, they are among China's three greatest fresco treasures. Their artistic value is comparable to masterpieces of the European Renaissance.

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