The Biyun Temple (Biyunsi) was first built during the Yuan dynasty, and the area around the temple today has a few places of historic interest to offer, and some spectacular breathtaking scenery. Given that it is located near the North end of Fragrant Hills Park, it's a nice place to take a break from the hectic pace of city life.

Places of interest here include Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall and a throne of Buddha's Warrior attendants. Outside the gate to the temple, there is a suspended stone bridge, under which is a deep gully with tall locust trees and willows falling on both sides.

Inside the newly decorated Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a sculpture of the revolutionary man himself and his achievements are also noted in an exhibition here.

Nearby the memorial hall is an impressive and elegant pagoda, towering above the Temple at 34.7 meters high. From the top of here there are great views of the Western hills and Beijing's suburbs.

How to get there: Biyun Temple is en route to the Fragrant Hills and it's a nice place to break up your journey. Take bus number 318, 333, 360 or the tourist buses that leave from Qianmen or Chongwenmen. ¡¡