Notwithstanding its intriguing foundation story and really dazzling antiquated history, Hong Luo Si is an awesome spot to see as an off-the-beaten-track destination when going by Beijing. It is once in a while seen by outside voyagers, and it is certainly justified regardless of your opportunity to spend a couple of minutes perusing the historical backdrop of the sanctuary at the passageway to get the most out of your visit. It is situated sufficiently far from the hordes of Beijing in to a greater extent a rustic setting in the far northern Huairou metropolitan area to consider a tranquil and loose visit at whatever time of the year. Spring, when the blossoms start to sprout, and Fall, when the leaves on the trees start to change hues and the chrysanthemums are in full sprout, are perfect times to visit.
One of the highlights of the sanctuary are the 500 Buddha statues that are settled in gatherings amongst the timberland of trees all over the mountainside where the sanctuary is found. Clad in red robes, it is impractical to see each of the 500 Buddha statues on the double, however many them can be found in gatherings scattered all through the trees at one time, which accommodates sensational and striking view that will leave an enduring impression. There is likewise a huge Buddha statue situated close by the field of 500 Buddhas.
Another element of the sanctuary is a winding way lined with various cut statues of the majority of the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac, which makes for a decent stroll up the mountain and great open doors for photographs with the creature from your specific birth year (or only a creature that you like). It is fascinating to take note of the difference in the diverse styles of the cut creatures as there are a few representations of every creature, every one clearly made by various specialists.
There is additionally a huge stone-cut mythical beast situated on the sanctuary grounds, a decent stream that goes through the recreation center, and a little fish lake that supplement the old sanctuary structures while likewise underlining their otherworldly association with nature. It is conceivable to see the Great Wall of China from the highest point of Red Snail Mountain on the off chance that you will make the long trek past the sanctuary grounds to the summit.
Hong Luo Si is an awesome option choice to add to your Beijing visit and it can without much of a stretch be fused as a side outing alongside your Great Wall visit to the Mutianyu or Huangyaguan segments of the Great Wall of China.
Jeff has lived in Beijing for over ten years and is the fellow benefactor of Beijing Discovery Tours, a Chinese and American-claimed visit administrations organization situated in Beijing, China.