# Bailin Temple (柏林禅寺)

Beijing, Beijing Municipality · North China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/bailin-temple
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Getting there:** Take a train from Beijing West Station to Shijiazhuang, a journey of 2–3 hours, or take a bus from Lianhuachi Long-Distance Bus Station.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Architecture

## About Bailin Temple

One of the main centres of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, Bailin Temple has over 1,800 years of history and has produced many eminent monks.
 Standing 300 metres to the right of the temple gate is the Dharani Sutra Pillar, the tallest surviving sutra pillar in the world and renowned worldwide. The famous Zhaozhou Bridge is also near Bailin Temple.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Group accommodation: Bailin Temple generally does not accept individual overnight guests. It only hosts groups such as schools and non-profit websites. Under the guidance of a lay Buddhist or someone familiar with temple etiquette, you can arrange accommodation and join the morning and evening services.
- 2. Morning service: To attend the morning service, you will need to get up at 4:30 a.m.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1708. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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