Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

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12 Yonghegong Dajie
Beijing, 11 1000 China
+86 10 6404 4499
Open Hours9a-4:30p M-Su
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
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
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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Nearby CitiesTianjin, China (69.2 miles) | Huailai, China (62.1 miles) | Hangu, China (97.4 miles) | Fengning, China (80.9 miles)
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