Yonghegong Lama Temple lies at the northeastern corner of Beijing

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