# Beichan Temple (北禅寺)

Xining, Qinghai Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/beichan-temple
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** 8：00—18：00
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Getting there:** Near Beishan Market Stop (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Temples, Nature

## About Beichan Temple

From the top of Beichan Temple you can take in a bird's-eye view of the whole city of Xining. Commonly known as Beishan Temple, it is one of the "Eight Scenic Views of Xining," with "Misty Rain at Beishan" ranked among them. The steep hillside is dotted with man-made caves, which is why the site is also known as "Nine Caves and Eighteen Grottoes." The restored Beishan Temple is a Taoist temple.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 697. 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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