Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple)

雍和宫 · Yōnghégōng

Beijing’s largest active Tibetan Buddhist temple, with an 18-metre sandalwood Buddha.

Booking recommendedBring your passport1–1.5 hours

Tip

Photos are not allowed inside the halls. Free incense is handed out at the entrance.

Opening hours: Apr–Oct 09:00–17:00, Nov–Mar 09:00–16:30.
Price: ¥25
How to book: Real-name tickets on the official WeChat mini-program, which accepts passports. Without WeChat, staff at the south gate windows can book any remaining same-day slots. To be confirmed
Getting there: Yonghegong (Lines 2 and 5), Exit F
Address in Chinese: 北京市东城区雍和宫大街12号

Photo: ScareCriterion12 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

In the encyclopedia

Encyclopedia · PeopleQianlong Emperor 乾隆帝His father’s former residence, which he turned into a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in 1744.Encyclopedia · Ideas and beliefsTibetan Buddhism 藏传佛教Beijing’s largest active Tibetan Buddhist temple, with an 18-metre sandalwood Buddha.

Travel guides

Beijing in 4 days: a practical itinerary with booking timesForbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in four days, with a checklist of when each booking opens and how to avoid Mondays.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

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Not yet confirmed by an official source: How to book

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