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12 Yonghegong Dajie
Beijing, 11 1000 China

+86 10 6404 4499

yonghegong@china.com.cn

Open Hours9a-4:30p M-Su

http://www.yonghegong.cn/

OverviewBuilt in 1694, the Lama Temple (or Palace of Peace and Harmony) was the residence of Prince Yin Zhen, a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty. After the prince came to the... more

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In 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...more

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The Yonghegong Lama temple is a must see for visitors to Beijing. It is a functioning temple for Tibetan buddhism; you can see people...more

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It is no wonder that this remarkable place has been protected by so many administrations throughout the complex history of China. Transporte...more

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