Lama Temple , Beijing
Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007
Contact: +86 10 6404 4499
Open Hours: Daily 9a-5p
Built in 1694, the Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) was the residence of Prince Yin Zhen, a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing ... More
Lama Temple
Description
Built in 1694, the Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) was the residence of Prince Yin Zhen, a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty. After the prince came to the throne, half of the residence was used as an imperial palace and the other half was converted into a lamasery. For many years, it was a the leading center for Yellow Hat Shamanism, a distinctive branch of Tibetan Buddhism. It features five large halls and five courtyards with beautifully decorative archways, upturned eaves and carved details. Also known as the Palace of Peace and Harmony, this site houses a treasury of Buddhist art, including sculptured images of Gods, demons and Buddhas, as well as Tibetan-style murals.
No Photos Available
Add Your Own Photos
Add to Trip
Loading...
Interactive Map of Beijing, China
Map Refresh On?
By keeping map refresh on, you will see new search results as you move the map.
Yes, keep on No, turn it offUpdating Map
Further action is needed. Please address the entries labeled in red below.
There was a problem with the system. Please try again later.
Explore the Beijing, China Travel Guide
Popular Attractions in Beijing, China
Popular Hotels in Beijing, China
Popular Cities near Beijing, China
Yahoo! Users Voted
Top tags for Lama Temple , Beijing
Yahoo! User Trip Plans
Lama Temple , Beijing
Trip Plans containing this attraction: 233
2008 Travels through China
a trip by CAROLINE
Grand China Tour
a trip by Traveling Diva
More about Lama Temple
Yonghegong
Yonghegong is Beijings largest Buddhist temple, but was pleasantly uncrowded when we visited. These colourful buildings were ... More
Igougo.com
Lama Temple
The Yonghe Lamasery is the biggest Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple in Beijing, and the most renowned in China (outside Tibet itself). ... More
Igougo.com
Not the right attraction for you?
View similar attractions:
In this neighborhood
Related Travel Options
Suggest a Hotel or an Attraction
*Terms & Conditions: Savings calculation is based on Flight + Hotel vacation package bookings for a 3 month period for 2 adults with a 2+ night length of stay compared to price of the same components if booked separately during same period. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, travel dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.
Copyright © 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Copyright/IP Policy - About our Ads
Portions copyright © 2013 Wcities
Y! TimeTraveler App for iPhone- Timed Travel Made Possible -
![]()