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Photo: Shizhao, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
This Buddhist temple was built in 645 and rebuilt in 1436-1449, which makes it the oldest existing in Beijing. Now, it is the site of the Chinese Buddhist Academy and the exhibition center for Buddhist cultural relics, and is also an important institution training young monks and Buddhism research. The temple covers 6,700 square meters. The main buildings are Gate of Temple, Heavenly King Hall, Main Hall, Hall of Great Compassion, Sutra Hall, and Bell and Drum Towers. Free volunteer guide start at 10:00 and 14:00.
The Fayuan Temple, situated in the southwest quarter of central Beijing, is one of the city's oldest and most renowned Buddhist temples.
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牛街礼拜寺 Niújiēlǐbàisì
Famous Mosque build in 996 and the oldest and largest of the mosques in Beijing. Structured as a traditional Chinese palace, but also uses typical Arabic decoration with a lot of red colour. A must see if staying for more than a few days. The Muslim presence in the area is obvious with many Muslim shops and Arabic signs around.
湖广会馆 Húguǎng Huìguǎn
Theatre primarily performing excerpts of traditional Chinese opera. The theatre has been working since the 1830s. The theatre building from 1830 is the oldest and best preserved indoor theatre in Beijing. It is in area with other traditional buildings. Next to the theatre is an opera museum.
北京古代建筑博物馆 Gǔdàijiànzhùbówùguǎn
Part of the Temple of Agriculture, museum with a model of Beijing ancient city as well as exhibits of Beijing's ancient architecture, famous for two caissons moved from the Longfu Temple(隆福寺). Free volunteer guide time: 09:30-11:00 and 14:00-15:30 during weekdays, 09:30-11:00, 10:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30, 15:00-16:30 during weekends and holidays. The waiting area of volunteer guide is at the entrance of Shenchu(神厨) yard.
中央音乐学院 Zhōngyāng Yīnyuè Xuéyuàn
The main purpose of the conservatory is to educate musicians. Concerts now and then.