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Yonghe Gong (The Lama Temple) Ticket Booking
Yonghe Temple, Beijing
From CNY12/US$2 per person
Highlights:
  • Architectural Splendor: Blending imperial grandeur and religious charm, its halls and pavilions showcase intricate woodcarvings and vivid paintwork.
  • Cultural Confluence: A unique site where Tibetan Buddhism thrives in the heart of Beijing, fusing diverse ethnic and spiritual elements.
  • Sacred Artifacts: Houses a trove of precious Buddhist relics, like exquisitely crafted statues and ancient scriptures, radiating profound spirituality.
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Important Notice
Price
1. Free of charge for children under 120cm(3.9 feet), or younger than 6 years (inclusive) old.
How to Book and Use
1. Once the ticket is issued, we will send you the confirmation email containing the QR code. You can enter the venue by presenting the QR code.
2. Travelers in one order should enter the site together.
3. The ticket is only valid for the selected visiting date.
Opening Hours
Apr 01 - Oct 31: 9:00 - 17:00; Last Entry: 16:30
Oct 31 - Mar 31: 9:00 - 16:30; Last Entry: 16:00
Change & Cancellation
1. Free cancellation if sending the request by email 24 hours before the designated entry time.
2. After the ticket is issued, the service fee is non-refundable.
What to Expect

Historical Significance：Yonghegong Lama Temple is situated in the northeast corner of downtown Beijing. Given that Emperor Qianlong was born on this very site, and with two emperors having connections to Yonghegong, it came to be regarded as a “propitious place where the dragon (symbolizing the emperor) once dwelt in seclusion”. 

 

Cultural Connotation：It was transformed to a Lama Temple in 1744. And it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, it is rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture. The scriptures, statues, and rituals here provide a deep understanding of Tibetan Buddhism. 

People Worship at Lama Temple
People Worship at Lama Temple
Gate of Lama Temple
Gate of Yonghe Lamasery

Sacred Buddhist Atmosphere: There are regular Buddhist activities and rituals in the temple, visitors can feel the solemn and sacred atmosphere of Buddhism and gain spiritual purification.

 

Covering a total area of 6.6 hectares, Yonghegong Lama Temple comprises 661 rooms, of which 238 are Buddhist halls. It houses numerous precious cultural relics on display. Meanwhile, it draws believers from every corner of the world to come here for visits and worship.

The Plaque of Yonghe Temple
The Plaque of Yonghe Lamasery
Statue of Buddha, Yonghe Temple
Statue of Buddha, Lama Temple
Additional Info
Address:
12 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District
How to get to Yonghe Temple, Beijing
 By subway:
Take subway Line 2 or Line 5 and get off at Yonghegong station, Exit F
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