Beijing: Yonghegong Lama Temple Tour Ticket Reservation
ID: GYG856060-1351770
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
1 days
Description
1.Book your ticket in advance to avoid the risk of tickets being sold out.
2.please send your passport number and full name to clong3279@gmail.com for booking.
3.No guide tour
Reserve tickets for the Yonghegong Lama Temple in advance to avoid difficulties due to not having WeChat or the risk of tickets being sold out, ensuring a worry-free trip. Explore the temple at your own pace and learn about its history and architecture.
Yonghegong Lama Temple, located in the northeastern corner of Beijing, was initially built in the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1694) during the Qing Dynasty. It was originally the residence of Kangxi's fourth son, Prince Yongzheng (later Emperor Yongzheng), known as the Prince Yong Mansion. In the third year of Yongzheng's reign (1725), the mansion was converted into an imperial palace and renamed Yonghegong Lama Temple. After Emperor Yongzheng’s death in the thirteenth year of his reign (1735), his coffin was temporarily placed there, leading to the change of the temple’s main hall roof tiles from green to yellow. In the ninth year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1744), Yonghegong Lama Temple became a lamasery, serving as the Qing government’s center for managing Tibetan Buddhism nationwide.
As the highest-ranking Buddhist temple in the late Qing Dynasty, Yonghegong Lama Temple’s architecture uniquely blends Tibetan Buddhism with traditional Chinese architectural features, showcasing cultural elements of Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan ethnic groups. The temple complex consists of three exquisite archways and five main halls, covering an area of 66,400 square meters and containing over a thousand rooms. Key structures include the Zhaotai Gate, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Yonghe Gate, Grand Hall (Hall of Great Buddha), Yongyou Hall, Hall of the Wheel of the Dharma, and the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Blessings. The layout of the courtyards gradually narrows from south to north, while the height of the halls increases in sequence, creating a grand architectural layout that is both towering and majestic.
Highlights
- Visit the Yonghegong Lama Temple in Beijing with a pre-booked ticket
- Explore the temple's three archways, five main halls, and over 1,000 rooms
- Admire the blend of Tibetan Buddhism with traditional Chinese architecture
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Yonghegong Lama Temple Opening Hours:
- Summer and autumn (April 1 - October 31): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM; entry ends, and the grounds are cleared by 5:00 PM).
- Winter season (November 1 - March 31): 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM; entry ends, and the grounds are cleared by 4:30 PM).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.