Choosing a temple in Beijing: Yonghe, Baiyun, Tanzhe and Hongluo

Let’s look at these questions clearly first

Among the four temples, what should be compared first?

Yonghe Temple follows Tibetan Buddhism, Baiyun Temple is Taoist, and Tanzhe Temple and Hongluo Temple follow Chinese Buddhism. Distinguish their traditions, figures venerated and your own devotional customs before considering family wellbeing, relationships, learning or giving thanks.

How can I narrow my choice for wishes about relationships or family wellbeing?

When talking about Hongluo Temple, people often think of Guanyin and marriage; the Guanyin Temple of Tanzhe Temple also gives family members a concrete understanding of their concerns. Those familiar with Tibetan Buddhist or Taoist traditions may also recognize Yonghe Temple and Baiyun Temple respectively. When you have already contacted the original temple, respect the habits of yourself and your family first.

I have made a wish before, should I choose a temple again now?

To give thanks, begin with the original temple, figure honoured, wish and promise. Do not substitute a different Beijing temple simply because it is better known or shares a religion. Our support team will confirm any special arrangements with you.

Let’s start with your relationship with the temple.

The popularity of the temple helps us understand it, and our own experience often determines why we choose it. The place where your family goes every year, the palace where they made wishes, and the mountain gate we walked through together when we were children can all be concrete connections. Before sorting out wishes for your family, you can also ask them what kind of ritual traditions they are familiar with.

If you have no prior connection, you need not read every temple at once. Decide whether you want to explore Buddhist or Taoist traditions, then learn about one temple's principal figures, culture and common intentions. The table narrows your options; temple pages explain how halls and figures relate.

Family peace and marriage, how to be more specific

Keeping your family safe can mean wishing that your parents far away can live a stable life, hoping that the family will support each other, or it can also mean cherishing ordinary life. The Guanyin Temple of Tanzhe Temple and the Guanyin culture of Hongluo Temple both provide specific clues to understanding compassion and care; the architecture and inheritance of the two temples are different, and you can return to your own concerns after reading.

The marriage associations of Hongluo Temple can be further subdivided: looking forward to a sincere encounter, hoping for a stable existing relationship, preparing to enter a common life, or hoping for more understanding between family members. Writing down the stages of the relationship and the actions you are willing to take can make your wishes closer to you than a general "seeking marriage".

Yonghe Temple and Baiyun Temple are connected to different families' devotional customs. If your family has a longstanding connection with one, a list of themes need not override it. Learn about the figures and then express your own intention.

When choosing study and career, first understand wisdom and cultivate your mind

Studying doesn’t just happen before exams. Changing majors, returning to school, preparing for professional qualifications, or facing important decisions all require clear understanding and careful preparation. The training and inheritance of Yonghe Temple, the mind cultivation and ancestor culture of Baiyun Temple, each have clues that can be continued to be understood; do not confuse the different objects of Buddhism and Taoism into the same set of ways of praying.

To express your wishes for your career, you can also clarify the stage of your wish to be realized: finding a suitable job, stabilizing your life rhythm, or completing a long-term plan. Wealth, work and life are often intertwined, but the more specific the things you care about most, the easier it is to organize your wishes.

Giving thanks: start with the original temple and any promise you made

After a wish comes true, people often return to the place where they paid respects to express gratitude. Giving thanks starts from that connection rather than choosing a new temple: recall whom the visit was for, the wish you expressed and any promise, then describe what has actually changed.

If there is no complicated agreement, you can also express your gratitude solemnly; if you have made a promise of good deeds and companionship by yourself, continue to implement it in your life. When it comes to special offerings, tablets or specialized rituals, they are not considered to be automatically included in the basic service.

1. 01

   Remember the original temple

   Indicate the specific name of Yonghe Temple, Baiyun Temple, Tanzhe Temple or Hongluo Temple, and the remembered object of worship.

2. 02

   Looking back on original wishes

   Explain the concerns and changes that have occurred at the time, and retain the original specific agreement.

3. 03

   Check arrangements

   Check the corresponding services and current quotations. Special matters must be confirmed by customer service first.

See the current expenses clearly, and then make arrangements accordingly

Anxin provides offline commissions according to specific temples. The basic service includes tickets, incense, Buddha worship and making wishes, and supports private visit record of pictures and videos corresponding to this commission; flowers, apples, holy lamps and holy water are optional, one for each item, and the fees are listed on the page.

The current basic fee for each temple is shown at the entrance below. After entering, you can continue to select offerings and check the total amount. The date is based on Beijing time, at least 1 day in advance. Check the schedule for the next 15 days. The actual opening status and reservation availability of the selected temples are subject to the reservation entrance.

After submitting your request, contact our official team to confirm the date and payment method. Once the arrangement is confirmed as awaiting payment, your place is held for a full 48 hours. Verified receipt of funds, service scheduling and private visit records delivered within 1–2 working days after service completion are recorded separately.

• Yonghe Temple · $224 USD basic service fee
• Baiyun Temple · $221 USD basic service fee
• Tanzhe Temple · $227 USD basic service fee
• Hongluo Temple · $228 USD basic service fee

And these specific questions

Start with the temple you are most connected with