Temple of Azure Clouds
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The Temple of Azure Clouds (Chinese: 碧云寺; pinyin: Bìyún Sì), also called Fragrant Hills Temple of Azure Clouds (香山碧云寺; pinyin: Xiāngshān Bìyún Sì) is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Western Hills, just outside the north gate of Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan Gongyuan), in the Haidian District, a northwestern suburb of Beijing, China, approximately 20 km from the city center. It was built in the 14th century (possibly in 1331), during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was expanded in 1748.
The temple, which is built on six different levels over an elevation of nearly 100 meters, is known for its fine scenery. The temple also includes a memorial hall to Sun Yat-sen, which is located at the center of the temple complex. Two other prominent features are the Five Hundred Arhats Hall and the Vajra Throne Tower.
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