Highlights
- Visit the Yonghegong Lama Temple in Beijing with a pre-booked ticket
- Explore the temple's three archways, five main halls, and over 1,000 rooms
- Admire the blend of Tibetan Buddhism with traditional Chinese architecture
- Avoid the hassle of purchasing tickets on the spot and book in advance
Description
Location
No. 12 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Traffic
①metro: get off at Yonghe Lama Temple station,line 5
Open time
①9:00-17:00 (Summer and Autumn)
②9:00-16:30 (Winter and Spring)
Note: Stop entering at 16:00
Breif introduction of the Yonghegong Lama Temple
Yonghegong Lama Temple, located in the northeastern corner of Beijing, was initially built in the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1694) during the Qing Dynasty. As the highest-ranking Buddhist temple in the late Qing Dynasty,
Yonghegong Lama Temple’s architecture uniquely blends Tibetan Buddhism with traditional Chinese architectural features, showcasing cultural elements of Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan ethnic groups. The temple complex consists of three exquisite archways and five main halls, covering an area of 66,400 square meters and containing over a thousand rooms. Key structures include the Zhaotai Gate, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Yonghe Gate, Grand Hall (Hall of Great Buddha), Yongyou Hall, Hall of the Wheel of the Dharma, and the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Blessings. The layout of the courtyards gradually narrows from south to north, while the height of the halls increases in sequence, creating a grand architectural layout that is both towering and majestic.
Includes
1.Yonghegong Lama Temple tickets
2.Information service fee
Important Information
- Yonghegong Lama Temple Opening Hours:
- Summer and autumn (April 1 - October 31): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM; entry ends, and the grounds are cleared by 5:00 PM).
- Winter season (November 1 - March 31): 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM; entry ends, and the grounds are cleared by 4:30 PM).
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
