Built 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 throne, half of the residence was used as an imperial palace and the other half was converted to a lamasery. It features five large halls and five courtyards with beautifully decorative archways, upturned eaves and carved details. It houses a treasury of Buddhist art, including sculptured images of gods, demons and Buddhas, as well as Tibetan-style murals.
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“Worth your time.”
If you have the time, a visit here to see a genuine Buddhist temple is definitely worth your time. There are multiple statues of the Buddha and...
“Popular but approachable temple”
Lama Temple (Yonghegong) is a delightful temple complex that is large and fun to explore. At least on the day that I went, it was not overrun w...
Our Bigest surprise
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 the ...
TORTURE
WHY IS THIS PLACE LIKE THE SUPER HOT DOG CHAMBER OF WISDOM AND SWEETS WHILE CONOR ATE MY BIG TOE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND ANCOVIES
Must see in Beijing
The Yonghegong Lama temple is a must see for visitors to Beijing. It is a functioning temple for Tibetan buddhism; you can see people praying ...
Protected still
It is no wonder that this remarkable place has been protected by so many administrations throughout the complex history of China. Transported p...
Peace & Enligthment
This 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 p...
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 bo...
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