Religious site
Yonghe Temple
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Yonghe Temple, also known as the Lama Temple, is the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside Tibet. Built in 1694 as a residence for Prince Yongzheng, it was later converted into a lamasery. The complex features five grand halls with intricate murals, bronze statues, and prayer wheels. The highlight is the Wanfu Pavilion, housing a 26-meter-tall statue of the Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors can observe monks chanting and pilgrims prostrating, offering a serene spiritual experience.
Don't miss
- 26-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha statue in Wanfu Pavilion
- Five grand halls with Tibetan Buddhist art and artifacts
- Prayer wheels and incense-filled courtyards for a meditative atmosphere
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Yonghe Temple
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTemple of Heaven Ticket Booking4★ · 40 travelers1–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Best full dayTemple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour5★ · 585 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$22 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleBeijing Half Day Tour : Temple of Heaven with Lama Temple5★ · 13 travelers3–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$112 per personSee dates →More attractions in Beijing
