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.
Changchun Temple at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | -9° - 2° | -7° | 5 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -6° - 5° | -3° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 2.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 0° - 12° | 4° | 10 mm | some cloud | 42% | 2.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 21° | 14° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 39% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 20° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 39% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 19° - 31° | 25° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.7h |
| July | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 202 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.5h |
| August | Very Good | 20° - 30° | 25° | 158 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 18 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Very Good | -1° - 10° | 3° | 8 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| December | Good | -6° - 4° | -4° | 6 mm | some cloud | 53% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
