Temple of the Reclining Buddha is located on the site of an ancient temple of the Tang Dynasty, at the bottom of the hill Beijing. The temple complex is dedicated to the Buddha's death - in accordance with the traditions of Buddhism, all the buildings of the temple complex located on the same axis in the middle.

Behind the main gate of honor begins temple courtyard, bounded on two sides of the Bell and Drum Tower. At the end of the courtyard in front of the main building of the temple are two huge sculptures of guards.

Behind the main building is the second coming where all people meet Milefo Buddha figure, which is surrounded by four heavenly kings. Behind the figure of the Buddha is the main room, which is decorated with several sculptures: Amitabha - Buddha of Infinite Light, which guards the west side, two medical Buddha left and right, as well as the historical Buddha in the middle - Sakyamuni. On the side walls are disciples of the Buddha jewelry - Lokhanov. A major figure of the Sakyamuni statue is Guanyin, the Chinese goddess of the popular Goodness and Mercy.

From the Main Hall corridor leads to another room, where there is a high podium, on which lies a copper figure of Buddha. Its length - about 5, 5 meters. The sculpture represents the Buddha's death when surrounded by 12 tub, his favorite pupil. Figures students are made out of clay.

According to Chinese legend, this action took place under the willow trees, so in the courtyard of the temple complex planted some willows. The figure of the Buddha was made in 1331, but somewhat of a different material than the previous one, which was in the church at the imperial Tang Dynasty. That sculpture was made of sandalwood, issuing a fragrant aroma.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha is located on the western slope of the mountains and the entrance to it - in a botanical garden. To get there, you must purchase a ticket. The garden is flooded with resin road, straight and a length of about a kilometer. She goes to the temple, where also tourists and visitors have to buy a ticket. Kilometer stretch of road you can drive on electric cars for a fee.