"The Zhengjue Temple in Yuanmingyuan: Why Is It the Only Well-Preserved Building?"

Here's a travel guide for Yuanmingyuan: Basic Information • Address: 28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing. • Ticket Prices: • Main Gate Ticket: CNY 10/person. • Ruins Ticket: CNY 15/person, allows access to the Western Building Ruins area. • Panoramic Sand Table Model Exhibition Ticket: CNY 10/person. • Combined Ticket: CNY 25/person, includes the Main Gate Ticket, Ruins Ticket, and Panoramic Sand Table Model Exhibition Ticket. • Opening Hours: • January–March, November–December: Tickets 7:00 am–5:30 pm, Open 7:00 am–7:30 pm. • April, September, October: Tickets 7:00 am–6:30 pm, Open 7:00 am–8:30 pm. • May–August: Tickets 7:00 am–7:00 pm, Open 7:00 am–9:00 pm. • Transportation: • Bus: Take bus routes 331, 332, 333, 432, 563, 584, 601, 608, 611, 628, 656, 690, 696, 697, 718, 982, Special 4, Special 6, Yuntong 110, Yuntong 113, etc., and get off at the "Yuanmingyuan" stop. • Subway: Take Subway Line 4 and get off at the "Yuanmingyuan" stop. Attractions • The Grand Fountain: One of the most iconic attractions in Yuanmingyuan, known for its exquisite fountains and sculptures. • Haiyantang (Hall of Calm Seas): The largest European-style building complex in Yuanmingyuan, known for its exquisite fountains and sculptures. • Zhengjue Temple: The only well-preserved ancient building complex in Yuanmingyuan, with high historical and artistic value. • Fanghu Shengjing (The Realm of the Square Pot): Located at the northeast corner of Fuhai Lake, a huge mountain-shaped building complex, a group of religious buildings, and the most magnificent building complex in Yuanmingyuan. • Pengdao Yaoyao (Fairyland Isles): Located in the center of Fuhai Lake, consisting of three islands, the structure and layout are based on the ancient painter Li Sixun's "Fairy Mountain Pavilion" painting. Recommended Tour Routes • Route 1: Qichunyuan New Palace Gate > Jianbi Pavilion > Shican Bridge > Tianxin Water Surface > Hanqiu Hall Three-Hole Bridge > Chenglu Terrace > Bie You Dong Tian > Quyuan Fenghe > Pengdao Yaoyao > Pinghu Qiuyue > Fanghu Shengjing > Western Building Ruins (Garden of Ten Thousand Flowers Maze, Grand Fountain, Viewing Water Law) > Xianfa Mountain > Yuanmingyuan Panoramic Sand Table > Hanjing Hall Ruins > Qichunyuan, end of tour. • Route 2: Start from Zhengjue Temple and visit Fanghu Shengjing, Pengdao Yaoyao, Haiyantang, the Grand Fountain, and other attractions in turn. Important Notes • The Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park covers a large area, so comfortable shoes are recommended. • Please take care of the cultural relics and the environment during your visit. Do not touch or damage the ruins. • Take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures during summer visits. • Some areas of the Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park may be temporarily closed due to cultural relic protection or renovation. Visitors are advised to pay attention to relevant information in advance.