Beijing | A year full of blessings starts with touching the monkey at Baiyun Guan

One hundred and three knocks, touch the monkey before entering Baiyun Guan Baiyun Guan, a journey of soul exploration There are not as many tourists as Yonghe Palace It is a rare Taoist temple in Beijing, very suitable for praying Besides praying, what you need to do when you come to Baiyun Guan is to touch the 'stone monkey' for blessings According to legend, touching the three stone monkeys of Baiyun Guan can cure diseases and ward off evil Therefore, it has become a lucky charm that tourists are eager to find and touch During the Spring Festival, people who visit the temple fair will also come to touch the monkey If you are interested, come and find out where the stone monkeys are, and get a good luck There are three stone monkeys at the entrance They represent blessings, wealth, and longevity There is even a folk rumor: Iron Baiyun Guan, three monkeys do not meet The predecessor of Baiyun Guan was Tianchang Guan in the Tang Dynasty Known as 'the first jungle of Quanzhen' It holds a supreme position in the Taoist academic community The China Taoist Association is also established here There is still a statue of Lao Tzu carved from white marble in the temple In addition to Taoist culture, there are many places worth exploring in Baiyun Guan For example, in the Hall of the Medicine King and the Hall of the Goddess, you can learn about Taoist medicine and female culture In front of the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, you can appreciate the ancient musical instruments and hear the melodious bell sound There are also many stone carvings, inscriptions and other cultural relics, recording the history and evolution of the temple If you also want to explore the secrets of Baiyun Guan Why not come and find out 👀Tips 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan Address: No. 9 Baiyun Guan Street, Xicheng District ⏰Visiting time: 8:30-16:30 (stop admission at 16:00) ⏰Recommended visiting time: 1.5-2 hours 🚌The subway is far away, you can take the bus to Tianning Temple Bridge North and walk there See Beijing from different angles Continue to share fun and delicious strategies Listen to the stories of Beijing told by Beijing children ❗❗❗Follow 【Walking in Beijing】 There are more Beijing travel and food strategies to share, please look forward to it❤️