Beiyue Temple
北岳庙
An ancient temple dedicated to 'Sanduo', the Naxi guardian deity. It is said to date back to the Tang dynasty and is one of the most important temples of the Naxi.
Beiyue Temple lies near Yulong Village in Baisha Town, Yulong County. It is dedicated to 'Sanduo', the Naxi guardian deity, who is believed to be an embodiment of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is said to have been founded in the Tang dynasty and is one of the oldest temples in Naxi areas. On the 8th day of the second lunar month, the Naxi celebrate the Sanduo Festival, when local people worship at the temple and hold song and dance events. The temple is not large, but it is surrounded by towering ancient trees and feels peaceful. It can be combined with Baisha Old Town, the Baisha Murals and Yufeng Temple on the same day. A taxi from the old town takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Yufeng Temple
- Jade Water Village
- Yuhu Village
- Baisha Village
- Wenhai Lake
- Dongba Valley
- Shuhe Ancient Town
- Blue Moon Valley
Places to eat nearby
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)