Summer self-driving tours at will, the secluded ancient Tanzhe Temple

"The reeds of Taoranting, the willow shadows of Diaoyutai, the insect singing of Xishan, the night moon of Yuquan, the bell sounds of Tanzhe Temple", is Mr. Yu Dafu's description of his former capital, Beijing. When it comes to Tanzhe Temple, the first thing that comes to mind for Beijingers is probably "Tanzhe Temple existed before Beijing city", which not only indicates the early construction time of Tanzhe Temple but also implies the connection between Tanzhe Temple and the city of Beijing. Tanzhe Temple was initially named "Jiafu Temple", and Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty bestowed the name "Xiuyun Temple", but because there is a dragon pool behind the temple and a zhe tree on the mountain, it has always been called "Tanzhe Temple" by the people. The Mahavira Hall of Tanzhe Temple is a must-visit building, the most magnificent and splendid building in the entire Tanzhe Temple. It has the same architectural style as the Taihe Hall of the Forbidden City, "double-eave hip-and-gable roof, slopes on all sides, water flowing in eight directions, nine ridges", all of which are the highest grade buildings of the Qing Dynasty. The Dragon Pool, which is the origin of the name of Tanzhe Temple, is located on the Jiuyun Peak behind the temple, where oak trees are lush, and exotic flowers and plants grow everywhere. On the mountain, there is a fenced pool with a dragon spring that flows continuously, clear to the bottom, and a sip of water is sweet and refreshing. In the "Yigan Pavilion", a huge white marble base is carved with winding dragon-like water channels, resembling a dragon head or a tiger head. When the spring water flows over it, a wine cup with ears (called "yushang" in ancient times) is placed on the water, allowing it to float. The wine cup turns with the water flow, and the person where it stops takes it to drink. The "Emperor Tree", over 30 meters tall and over a thousand years old, is one of the iconic landscapes of Tanzhe Temple. Under the eaves of the corridor in front of the Dragon King Hall of Tanzhe Temple, hangs a large stone fish, 1.5 meters long and weighing 75 kilograms. The stone fish has a bronze color, and from a distance, it looks like a real fish. When struck with a stick, it can emit a clear and pleasant pentatonic sound. Public transportation: Exit from Exit A of Apple Garden Station of the subway, transfer to bus 931, which runs every 30 minutes. Self-driving route: Take the Lianshi Expressway westward, reach the Shimenying roundabout in Mentougou, follow the signs south, along the 108 National Road winding up the mountain, directly into the mountain road towards Jietai Temple and Tanzhe Temple, drive about 10 kilometers, and arrive at Tanzhe Temple. Address: Tanzhe Temple Scenic Area, Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. Ticket price: Adult ticket: 50 yuan. Concessions, free for those over 65 with their own concession card, active military personnel, people with disabilities, and retired employees.