{"id":3649,"date":"2011-03-17T09:49:06","date_gmt":"2011-03-17T01:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2022-04-10T20:41:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T12:41:19","slug":"miao-feng-shan-goddesss-temple-miao-feng-shan-niang-niang-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/beijing-travel\/beijing-attractions-tips\/miao-feng-shan-goddesss-temple-miao-feng-shan-niang-niang-temple","title":{"rendered":"Miao Feng Shan Goddess Temple, Miao Feng Shan Niang Niang Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miao Feng Shan ( or Mt. Maofengshan ) is one of the famous mountains in the suburbs of Beijing. Miao Feng Shan literally means “mountain with beautiful peak”.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is located in\u00a0Mengtougou District, about 55km west of Beijing downtown. Its highest peak reaches the sea-level of1291 meters, occupying 20 square kilometers. Mt. Miao Feng Shan is famous for its old temple, queer rock, unique pine trees and rare flowers.<\/p>\n

The highlight or the most valuable asset of Miao <\/span>Feng Shan is the Miao <\/span>Feng Shan Goddess Temple, or locally referred as <\/span>Niang Niang Miao (\u00a0\u5a18\u5a18\u5e99 ). The Goddess Temple at Miao <\/span>Feng Shan is dedicated to <\/span>Bixia Yuanjun (\u78a7\u971e\u5143\u541b), also known as the “Heavenly Jade Maiden” ( \u5929\u4ed9\u7389\u5973 )or the “Empress of Mount Tai” (\u6cf0\u5c71\u5a18\u5a18).<\/span><\/p>\n

According to one of the legends, she is the daughter of the Emperor Lord of Mount Tai. Statues of Bixia Yuanjun often depict her holding a tablet with the Big Dipper as a symbol of her authority.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bixia Yuanjun has given Mt. Miao Feng Shan a reputation in the whole China. The legend\u00a0has it\u00a0that the pilgrims come to\u00a0have their petitions before their goddess, the lame\u00a0can be\u00a0made to walk, the ill\u00a0can be\u00a0cured, prosperity\u00a0can be\u00a0brought to merchants, and longed for children\u00a0can be\u00a0given.<\/p>\n

For every year from the first to fifteenth of the “fourth month” of Chinese lunar calendar, there\u00a0is a pilgrimage. During these 15 days, a great number of pilgrims flock to the shrine in the temple. Though there is a direct tar-road leading to the temple. Most of the pilgrims hike along the ancient pilgrimage trail to the Miao Feng Shan Goddess Temple. Some sources say that the daily pilgrimage volume reaches over five hundred thousand.<\/p>\n

The pilgrimage at Miao Feng Shan can be dated back to\u00a0the of\u00a01629 in the late Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644). The Miao Feng Shan Temple was built in Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 – 1368 ) when Yuan built Beijing city. The pilgrimage was halted\u00a0both during the Anti-Japanese War ( 1937 – 1945 ) and Cultural Revolution ( 1966 – 1976 ).\u00a0The pilgrims are not just from Beijing, they also come from Tianjin, Shanghai and other parts of China.<\/p>\n

Bixia Yuanjun\u00a0is\u00a0a holy lady in Taoism. But Miao Feng Shan Goddess Temple is actually\u00a0a temple combining three religions in one – Taoist, Buddhist and Confucius.<\/p>\n

Entrance Fee<\/strong> ( Also covering the entrance to Mt. Miao Feng Shan itself)
\nRMB 40 Per Person
\n<\/span>Administration Phone: 010 – 61882936
\n<\/span>Complaint Phone: 010 – 69843710<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nMajor Activities at Mt.Miao Feng Shan Scenic Area<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Late March – Late April: Peach Flower Festival<\/span><\/div>\n
01 – 15 of Fourth Month of Chinese Lunar Calender: Traditional Pilgrimage<\/span><\/div>\n
Late May\u00a0– Mid June: Rose Festival<\/span><\/div>\n
Late July -Late August: Summer Cooling and Leisure Travel<\/span><\/div>\n
01 – 15 of Eighth Month of\u00a0Chinese Lunar Calendar: Autumn Pilgrimage<\/span><\/div>\n
September\u00a0 – November: Autumn Foliage<\/span><\/div>\n
Spring festival: Pray for the New Year<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Photo Show of Miao Feng Shan Goddess Temple<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Walking up to Huiji Temple which enshrines the Goddess – Bixia Yuanjun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Huiji Temple Exterior – Huiji Temple is composed of 8 shrines including Bixia Yuanjun – The Goddess<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Inside Huiji Temple – It is a typical courtyard with the main house as the shrine of the Goddess.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This is Ling Gan Palace. The emperor Qianlong granted this palace the name of Ling Gan ( Inspiration ) Palace. Enshrined are five Taoist Yan Jun ( goddess )- Bixia Yuanjun as well as other five Taoist goddesses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This is Guan Yin Hall. Guan Yin (Avalokitesvara, the Goddess of Mercy), is one of the four Bodhisattvas of Buddhism, she has 33 incarnations. Yang Liu Guan Yin (Holding a poplar and a willow in hand ) is enshrined here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Di Zuang Hall ( Ksitigarbha ) – One of the four Bodhisattvas of Buddhism.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yao Wang Hall ( Bhaisajyaraja)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cai Shen Hall ( The God of Wealth )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The White Pagoda in front of the Huijin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,\u00a0 here are some options for Beijing guided tours:<\/p>\n

Beijing Day Tour<\/a>
\nBeijing Tour Packages<\/a>
\nGreat Wall Tour<\/a>
\nBeijing City Tour<\/a>
\nBeijing Winter Tour<\/a>
\nBeijing Autumn Tour<\/a>
\nCar Rental in Beijing<\/a>
\nBeijing Tours<\/a>
\nChina City Tours<\/a>
\nChina Tour<\/a><\/p>\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n
\n

Top 10 Attractions in Beijing<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Forbidden City<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Temple of Heaven<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Summer Palace<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Ming Tombs<\/a>
\nHow to Visit the Great Wall of China<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Tiananmen Square<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Hutongs<\/a>
\nHow to Visit Olympic Sites<\/a><\/p>\n

Top 10 Markets in Beijing<\/a>
\nTop 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing<\/a>
\nBeijing Shopping<\/a><\/p>\n

Wangfujing Night Snack Street<\/a>
\nQianmen Commercial Street<\/a>
\nBeijing Huguosi Street<\/a><\/p>\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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