Tanzhe Temple is located at the foot of Tanzhe Mountain in the southeast of Mentougou District in western Beijing, more than 30 kilometers away from the city center. The temple faces south, with its back on Mount Everest. Tanzhe Temple covers an area of 2.5 hectares, and outside the temple 1 1.2 hectares. Together with the surrounding forests and Shan Ye under the jurisdiction of Tanzhe Temple, the total area is more than 12 1 hectare.
The Academy, also known as Xishan Academy and Daigakuji, is located at the foot of the balcony in Haidian District, Beijing. It was built in the 4th year of Xianyong in Liao Dynasty (1068) and was named Qingshui Hospital. During the Jin Dynasty, the University Hall was one of the eight aquatic hospitals in Xishan, Jin Zhangzong. Later renamed Lingquan Temple, it was renamed Xueyuan Temple after reconstruction in Ming Dynasty. The Academy is famous for its clear springs, ancient trees, magnolia and elegant environment.