12. Yonghegong Lama Temple
Yonghegong Lama Temple lies at the northeastern corner of Beijing. Originally the residence of Emperor Yongzheng and the birthplace of Emperor Qianlong, the Temple was seen as a blessed land. In 1744 (the ninth year of the reign of Qianlong), it was changed into a lamasery under the management of a Special Affairs Minister. Among all the Buddhist temples in China, Yonghegong Lama Temple is of the highest level.
Address: No.12 Yonghegong Dajie, Beixinqiao Bridge, Dongcheng District
Main Attractions: Devaraja Hall (Hall of the Heavenly Kings), Yonghe Hall, Yongyou Hall, Falun Hall and Wanfu Pavilion
Tel: +86-10-64044499
Admission Fee: CNY 25
Opening Hours: April 1 to October 31: 09:00 to 16:30; November 1 to March 31: 09:00 to 16:00.
How to get there
Subway: take Line 5 or Line 2 to Yonghegong Station and go out from Exit F
Bus: take Bus No.13 / 116 / 117 / Night Bus No.6 to Yonghegong Bus Stop