Description

Dongyue Temple (东岳庙)

Located to the north of Chaoyangmen Outer Street in Chaoyang District, Beijing Dongyue Temple used to be the largest temple of Zhengyi Taoism in North China. It is large in scale, spectacular in appearance, subtle in decoration, and ingenious in layout, reflecting the spirit, temperament and charm of Chinese traditional culture.
Founded in 1319, the temple is dedicated to the Great Deity of the Eastern Peak (the God of Mount Tai) and hosts the only state-run folk customs museum in Beijing.