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Buddhist temple built around 1460. Burned down in 1934 and was rebuilt in 1952 and further renovated in 1972. It is supposed to look as it used to, but it does not really look old. The temple is functioning as a center for Buddhist thinking and learning and it is also the headquarters of the Chinese Buddhist Association.
The Guangji Temple is a Buddhist temple located at inner Fuchengmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. It is also the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China, founded by Master Xuyun, who is the father of modern Buddhism and hailed from Zhenru Temple. The current abbot is Shi Yanjue.
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人民剧场 Rénmín Jùchǎng
梅兰芳纪念馆 Méilánfāng Jìniànguǎn
Museum showing the life of Mei Lanfang (1894-1961). Mei was the greatest star of Peking Opera, acting for more than 50 years, primarily playing female roles. Furniture as well as costumes and other opera stuff are exhibited here.
恭王府花园 Gōngwángfǔ Huāyuán
The mansion displays the life of princes during the Qing dynasty. The garden is packed with Chinese tourists. The mansion stages Peking Opera and magic shows now and then.
中南海
This former imperial garden centered on two lakes is now the headquarters of China's government and ruling party. The compound is not to the public, but you can take a photo in front of the distinctive south gate and revolutionary slogans fronting West Chang'an Avenue. You can also see the back of the compound from the south side of Beihai Park, from which it is separated by a bridge.
后海 Hòuhǎi
A large area north of Beihai Park that encompasses 3 adjacent lakes (Xihai, Houhai, and Qianhai) enjoyed by locals for a long stroll along the lakes. The quiet lake area turns into a busy nightlife hub around the crossing point of the eastern end of Houhai and Qianhai.