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Taoist temple established in 793. Houses the Chinese Taoist Association and a Taoist Health Clinic.
The White Cloud Temple, also known as Baiyun Temple or the Abbey or Monastery of the White Clouds, is a Taoist temple and monastery located in Beijing, China. It is one of "The Three Great Ancestral Courts" of the Quanzhen School of Taoism and is titled "The First Temple under Heaven".
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首都博物馆 Shǒudū Bówùguǎn
New high profile history and art museum located in an impressive building. Exhibits include the history of Beijing and artifacts from throughout China's history.
中央音乐学院 Zhōngyāng Yīnyuè Xuéyuàn
The main purpose of the conservatory is to educate musicians. Concerts now and then.
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.
北京音乐厅 Běijīng Yīnyuètīng