Miaoying Temple Temple

Address: Miaoying Temple (White Dagoba Temple), 70 Miaoyingfang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Hours: Daily 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30)

Admission: CN¥30-50 (approx. $4-7) depending on area and seasonal exhibitions

Miaoying Temple is a Buddhist temple in Beijing best known for its prominent white stupa, commonly called the White Dagoba. The stupa dates back to the Yuan dynasty era and is the defining architectural feature of the complex.

The temple complex includes prayer halls and courtyards arranged around the stupa, and is visited for both its religious function and its historic architecture. The White Dagoba is the main focus for visitors and is a notable example of Yuan-period stupa construction.

The temple was established during the period of Mongol rule in China and has been an important Buddhist site in Beijing through successive dynasties. It has undergone repairs and restorations at different times but remains centered on its historic stupa.

Miaoying Temple is located in central Beijing and is accessible from the city’s main transport routes; it sits within the built urban area of the municipality.

• Common name: The temple is commonly called the White Dagoba Temple and is known for its large stupa visible from surrounding streets.

What to See#

• White Dagoba: A large white-painted stupa that dominates the temple complex and was originally constructed under the Yuan dynasty; it is a principal focus for visitors and photography.

Located in Xicheng District, west of Beijing’s city center near Yuetan. Nearest subway: Jishuitan (Line 2) with a short taxi ride, or take bus lines that stop near Miaoyingfang Hutong.

• Visit early in the morning to avoid Beijing's museum crowds and to appreciate the temple's quieter moments.
• Notice the temple's Yuan-dynasty white pagoda - one of the few surviving elements from the original 1279 construction.
• Respect photography rules: some halls restrict flash or photography.