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    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

    3,860 Reviews
    #13 of 1,567 things to do in Beijing
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    Closed Now: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007, China
    Open today: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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    A series of beautiful pavilions comprise this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty-four-foot high Buddha carved from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood.
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    The Palace turned Lamasery

    The Lama Temple in Beijing was originally the residence of Prince Yong. When he ascended as Emperor the site was converted half in the Emperor's Palace and half into a Buddhist Lamasery. You can find many different religious objects and art articles. The site has...More

    Thank Asocarras
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The Best attraction in Beijing

    This Temple is actually a complex of temples that are decorated beautifully. Each building was dedicated to a different Buddha and learning about all the different Buddhas was exciting. This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The architecture was incredible you...More

    Thank DeniseReaves
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Underappreciated venue

    The Lama Temple isn't as well known as some of the other sites in Beijing, but it was one of my favorite. There was a deep spiritual feeling here, and it was fascinating to learn how the temple currently operates, as well as its historical...More

    Thank Dawn B
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful and Serene❤

    Lama temple is very beautiful and serene! There is a quiet stillness as you move around the premises! It is opens daily from 9am-4:30pm. The cost is 25 yuan to enter. Very inexpensive! The architecture is so detailed and breathtaking. People come here to worship....More

    Thank Cassandra B
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great temple to visit

    This temple is well worth a visit and easy to access from the metro. The buildings are well looked after and there are so many people here to worship that it feels very much alive.

    Thank John T
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Yonghegong Lama Temple in Dongcheng District

    Formerly an imperial palace, later converted into a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, the Lama Temple is one of Beijing's most famous monasteries. Construction started in 1694. The Yonghe Temple, also known as the Yonghe Lamasery, or simply known as the Lama Temple. This is a working...More

    1  Thank reginafug
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Worth a visit

    Not in official tour programs but definitely worth a visit. Go a couple of days before tour to be able to enjoy this temple.

    Thank Monica R
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Colorful arch

    Since we are catholic we just visited the place at the entrance of the temple. Hutong is just along the street. Enchanting sounds can be heared outside the temple. This place is accessible via subway. Confucious temple is also nearby.

    Thank daphne-jem
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Excellent Temple in the heart of Beijing

    The Lama Temple is great. Gorgeous displays of devotion to Buddhism. The temples design beautiful, and statues and paintings and offerings splendid!!! Go Visit!

    1  Thank rob788
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Worth Visiting when in Beijing

    Lama (Yonghe)Temple, also known as Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery is a Tibetan style and the largest temple complex in Beijing. In Wanfu Pavilion or aka Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happiness enshrines the Meitreya Buddha- an 18 meters above ground tall and 8 meters under...More

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    24 August 2018|
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    Response from jacksonleungcs | Reviewed this property |
    Many. all along the road across the main entrance
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    Helen L
    29 January 2018|
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    Response from LondonHH72 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, you could visit without one. But, I think going with a guide would be beneficial. That is what we did.
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    Response from Suman R | Reviewed this property |
    Lama Temple is very near to subway. so reaching there is fairly easy
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