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Our Bigest surpriseIn a country where religion is all but forbidden, where it is illegal to preach in public, where less than half the people have ever heard the words Jesus Christ spoken or walked into a church, the Lama Temple stands of a beacon of light. I found the Lama Temple to be a Holy Space in the middle of Beijing a bustling city of 14 million. On entering ...SHOW FULL REVIEW
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TORTUREWHY IS THIS PLACE LIKE THE SUPER HOT DOG CHAMBER OF WISDOM AND SWEETS WHILE CONOR ATE MY BIG TOE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND ANCOVIES0 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALL
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Must see in BeijingThe Yonghegong Lama temple is a must see for visitors to Beijing. It is a functioning temple for Tibetan buddhism; you can see people praying and burning joss sticks all around the temple complex. The temple itself is huge, with interesting architecture and a gigantic wooden statue in a hall in the North end of the complex.3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphere
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Protected stillIt is no wonder that this remarkable place has been protected by so many administrations throughout the complex history of China. Transported piece by piece from Nepal in the 17th century, it is a magnificent if cozy site. It is a must see on any trip to Beijing. It has been spared the blatant merchandising that most sites of this nature have been ...5 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Peace & EnligthmentThis temple is turely a great place to get away and mix with the local's. You are made to feel welcome, but would advise that you respect the peace as people are praying and take it very seriuosly.
The best route is straight up the middle of the temple and then work round the outside.
Worth a trip and you can use the tube which is 3rmb4 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue -
Takes your breath away...I loved this place. Even your faith in Buddhism is quite questionable, the Yonghegong Lama Temple will inspire you to light some incense and bow low before the Buddha statues. Devotees folk together from all corners and irrespective of watching eyes and gawking tourists, they carry about their worship amidst noisy camera shutters and lame banter. ...8 of 10 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulSHOW FULL REVIEWOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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Facinating glimpse into Lama BuddhismThis lovingly maintained Lama Buddhist temple is a must see if you're visting Beijing. It was definitely worth it to shell out the extra RMB to get the audio tour which explained some of the symbols and traditions of Lama Buddhism.You did not find this review helpful.6 of 7 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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MUST GO!Must see....impressive buddha made from log, wonderful finishings, etc. You will understand why it is in the guiness record when you see it! A tour guide to explain the history and understanding how the buddha was made is required.You did not find this review helpful.2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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the place to go at 4pm on a sunny dayGo there in the afternoon. When the sun is south west to west. IMpressive. See the light through the smoke columns, the gold spattering off the roof rims... the red is deeper than you can imagine.
It is really a great place to taste China's buddhist culture. Too bad they're now going to build some highrise on the west side...
Hard to choose which place I like better...
Yonghegong (Lamatemple) holds ex eaquo places with dashalan...You did not find this review helpful.6 of 9 Yahoo! Users found this review helpfulOVERALLAtmosphereValue
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