The lilacs at Jietai Temple are blooming again! The ancient temple with its ancient trees is a ceiling of flowers for admirers
Yilan has loved lilacs since she was young. The small flowers are modest and unassuming, yet when they bloom, they cover the trees brilliantly like rosy clouds. Most importantly, their fragrance is simply too delightful, sweet and refreshing to the heart. Every April, I look forward to breathing deeply under the lilac trees.
Speaking of Beijing's lilacs, there are quite a few planted around the city, but for Yilan, the top choice has to be Jietai Temple! Jietai Temple is one of the oldest royal temples in Beijing, with a history of over 1400 years. It became a place for emperors to visit and enjoy the springtime as early as the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Every April, the temple's famous flowers bloom competitively, filling the garden with their fragrance, among which the lilacs are the most renowned. There are more than 1100 lilac bushes planted in Jietai Temple, including over 20 ancient lilacs that are over 200 years old, a rarity in Beijing, making them the city's number one. An ancient poem says: 'The bell tolls, the drumbeat awakens the sleepy. The morning dew on the lilacs is about to drip, the fragrance is so strong it fills the chest.' The reason ancient people preferred to plant lilacs in temples is that the leaves of the lilac are heart-shaped, symbolizing the belief that 'sincerity brings spiritual presence.'
Approaching the entrance of Jietai Temple, one can see a huge ancient white lilac stretching out over the red wall, with a blanket of snow-white blossoms blooming unrestrainedly, filling the air with their wonderful scent. Inside the temple, lilacs can be seen everywhere, in white, pink, and purple varieties, with dense clusters of flowers swaying in the breeze. The most significant difference of Jietai Temple's lilacs from others is the sight of many tall lilac trees, these are the historical ancient lilacs, and such tall and lush lilac trees are indeed rare in Beijing.
Yilan feels that the season of lilac blossoming in April is the most beautiful time of the year at Jietai Temple. Surrounded by the fragrance of the flowers and the incense from the incense burners, one must visit during this season to empty oneself and quietly walk and look around. One can also enjoy flower viewing and tea drinking under the lilac trees in the Peony Garden, copy scriptures for self-cultivation, and spend a peaceful and serene afternoon. Although there are a bit more tourists compared to other seasons, Jietai Temple is still a quiet place to enjoy the flowers on weekdays, undisturbed for photography, especially recommended in the afternoon when there are fewer people than in the morning, and the sunlight is better for taking photos.
Jietai Temple Opening Hours:
8:30-16:30 (Entry stops at 16:00)
Ticket Price:
45 yuan
Transportation:
Drive and navigate to Jietai Temple. Approaching the destination, you will first see Parking Lot 1, followed by Parking Lots 2 and 3. Parking Lot 3 is closest to the main entrance of the scenic area.
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The leader of Jietai Temple is always grabbed by Tanzong Temple. This is the first time I have been to Beijing. It is great! A few ancient songs were impressed. When I went there was snow, the white snow red wall was matched with ancient song, and the weather of the ancient temple in the capital was properly.
Jietai Temple can not climb the mountain, there are many cyclists along the way, and there may be fewer cycling on weekdays. The temple is very quiet, there are not many people, and the scenery is very good. Suzhai has to queue in advance, there are many people in line
Quiet place, the view is very good, it is worth going, looking forward to the next arrival, can let us see historical monuments, see beautiful scenery, see deep cultural heritage, cloves once in a thousand years.
Very pleasant trip, so beautiful
Saddle on the waist, Jietai Temple, China's first altar, millennium ancient pine. Beautiful garden, beautiful. Be sure to go to vegetarian food next time.
The ancient temple for thousands of years, the scenery is pleasant, the clove flowers are full of fragrance, the rich peony is elegant and noble, the bells echo the mountains, the winding path is quiet and the steps are thrilling, the chic small courtyard tea is overflowing, and the friends are talking about the nature!
Very close to the city, when the weather is good, you can clearly see the large scale of the temple in the city ~, the vegetarian is very special, it is recommended to follow the tour guide, otherwise it is difficult to know the fun and humanistic allusions of various pine trees in the scenic area.
The cloves are just right, the environment is very good, there are not many people