The center gives performances that range from Ming dynasty ritual music to Buddhist chants, accompanied by period instruments. The main courtyard features Beijing's only Ming dynasty octagonal wooden pedestals. Daily 7 am-4:30 pm. Musical show times: 9, 10 and 11 am, and 3 pm. 20 yuan (free tickets on Wednesday for the first 200 visitors). Zhihua Temple, 5 Lumicang Hutong (east of Nanxiaojie), Dongcheng District, Beijing. Phone 6525-0072.
