Changchun Temple
Temple Historic Buddhist temple in Beijing with Ming-era structures
A historic temple in Beijing, Changchun Temple attracts visitors for its carved architecture, religious ceremonies and proximity to old-city markets and sights.
How to Get to Changchun Temple #
Located in Beijing’s Dongcheng district, the temple is walkable from Dongsi or Lama Temple (Yonghegong) metro stations (Line 2/5 for Dongsi; Line 2 for Lama). Local buses also stop nearby. Most visitors walk from the nearby hutong streets to reach the temple’s entrance.
Tips for Visiting Changchun Temple #
- Visit in the early morning to avoid peak tourist crowds in central Beijing.
- Look for the small prayer plaques and incense burners-Changchun Temple has active religious use and quiet corners.
- Combine a visit with nearby Lama Temple and Confucius Temple for a compact temple circuit in Dongcheng.
Best Time to Visit Changchun Temple #
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit for comfortable weather and lower pollution days.
Weather & Climate near Changchun Temple #
Changchun Temple's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (579 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Almost no rain.
