Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum (běi jīng shí kè bó wù guǎn北京石刻博物馆) specializeds museum in collecting, preserving, researching and displaying stone carving artifacts founded in the Beijing area. The museum is located at the site of Zhenjue Temple(Five Pagodas Temple), 24 Wutasi, Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District, Beijing.

The red walls, grey tiles, old trees, and ancient pagodas are set off in peaceful and seclusion. The new display has two parts, Outdoor Stone Carving Showcase and Indoor Galleries of Beijing Stone Carving Culture Exhibition, Stone Carving Gems in Beijing, Beijing Stone Carving Investigation&Conservation Achievements, and Vajrasana Exhibition at Zhenjue Temple. The museum can be called Beijing's Stone Carving Forest. These stone artifacts outline the stone carving cultural history of Beijing.

Zhenjue Temple (zhēn jué si 真觉寺) was built in the Yongle Period(1403-1424) of the Ming Dynasty. Only the vajrasana (Diamond Seat) finished in 1473 remains. It was listed among China's first group of important cultural relics to be protected. There are religious carvings all over the Vajrasana (base and pagodas). The simple and beautiful vajrasana is the oldest existing "diamond seat" pattern in China.

In order to spread traditional Chinese culture, and meet the demands of those interested in stone rubbings, Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum developed a permanent teaching program for people to learn calligraphy, rubbing skills, and knowledge. The beautiful environment, rich and unique exhibits, and the high quality service impress all visitors from home and abroad.

Contact
Address: 24 Wutasi, Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Post code: 100081
Tel: 62173543

Map

Attractions nearby
Beijing Zoo
Zizhuyuan Park

Opening Time
9:00-16:30 (Closed on Mondays except public holidays)

Bus Line
Besides the Long River (Changhe), the Museum is within walking distance of Baishiqiao (Bái shíqiáo 白石桥) and the National Library (guó jiā tú shū guǎn 国家图书馆) station using Bus 107, 105, 111, 808, 814, 804 or Yutong 105, 206

Ticket Price
RMB 20, student half
Rubbing Workshop: RMB 50 per piee of paper

Tips

• The Museum is opposite the north gate of Beijing Zoo.
• If you have enough time, try doing rubbing.