Yonghegong 
Cultural Attractions
The Yonghe Lamasery or Lama Temple (also Palace of Peace) was built in Han Chinese and Tibetan style by Chinese emperors who were fascinated by the Tibetan (Tantric) version of Buddhism. Over the years, many Tibetan and Mongolian monks lived and taught here, a tradition that has continued to this day. The temple is famous for its 26 metre tall statue of Maitreya Buddha (Buddha of the Future) in the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses, carved from a single piece of sandalwood. Also worth seeing is the Hall of Harmony and Peace housing the three bronze statues depicting Buddhas from the Three Ages - Past, Present and Future. The Hall of Everlasting Protection was Emperor Yongzheng's living quarters as a prince and the place where his coffin was placed after his death. It has a statue of the Bhaisajya-guru (healing Buddha). The Hall of the Wheel of the Law functions as a place for reading scriptures and conducting religious ceremonies. It houses the Five-Hundred-Arhat-Hill, a carving made of red sandalwood with statues of the arhats (perfect people) made from five different metals (gold, silver, copper, iron, and tin). Visitors are not allowed to take pictures of holy statues inside most of the temples.
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About Yonghegong
Yonghegong Dajie, at intersection of Second Ring road
Yonghegong and Nearby Attractions on Map
Nearby Attractions km / mile
Beijing Confucius Temple(0.3 km)
The temple was built in 1302 and honors Confucius (551-479 BC) who was one of China's greatest thinkers, still with significant influence on all aspects of daily life.
National Art Museum of China(2.6 km)
Ditan Park(1 km)
Park with a lot of cypresses and also a small amusement park area.
Soka Art Centre(1 km)
Founded in 1992 in Taiwan and established in Beijing in 2001.
Liuyin Park(1.7 km)
Park showing what rural China looks like.
Qingnianhu Park(1.4 km)
The park contains basketball, croquet, golf, electric boats, paddleboars and an amusement zone.
Mao Dun Former Residence(1.4 km)
Mao Dun (1896-1981) was a famous revolutionary writer.
The Poly Museum(2.2 km)
Small art museum specialising in bringing Chinese artifacts home to China from abroad.
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Coach Day Tour: Beijing Zoo, Yonghe Temple and Ancient Hutongs with Rickshaw RideCoach Day Tour: Beijing Zoo, Yonghe Temple and Ancient Hutongs with Ri...
(2 reviews) 1 day
$56
Get the feeling of this old and also modern city of Beijing by visiting the ancient Huton...
Get the feeling of this old and also modern city of Beijing by visiting the anc...
Get the feeling of this old and also modern city of Beijing by visiting the ancient Huton...
Get the feeling of this old and also modern city of Beijing by visiting the anc...
Best Beijing Historical Tour including the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and the Panda GardenBest Beijing Historical Tour including the Summer Palace, Lama Temple ...
(136 reviews) 7 hours
$55
...day tour that features the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and UNESCO heritage-listed Summer P...
...day tour that features the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and UNESCO heritage-liste...
...day tour that features the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and UNESCO heritage-listed Summer P...
...day tour that features the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and UNESCO heritage-liste...
Beijing Zoo, Lama Temple and Hutongs Full-Day TourBeijing Zoo, Lama Temple and Hutongs Full-Day Tour
(1 reviews) 8 hour
$90
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...original city, the large Lama temple of Yonghegong, and the Giant Pandas of Beijing Zoo...
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...original city, the large Lama temple of Yonghegong, and the Giant Pandas of B...
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...original city, the large Lama temple of Yonghegong, and the Giant Pandas of Beijing Zoo...
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...original city, the large Lama temple of Yonghegong, and the Giant Pandas of B...
Beijing: Hutongs, Lama Temple, Pandas and Bird's NestBeijing: Hutongs, Lama Temple, Pandas and Bird's Nest
8 hour
$75
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Private Layover Tour of Cultural Beijing with Silk Alley MarketPrivate Layover Tour of Cultural Beijing with Silk Alley Market
8 hours
$125
...in your layover tour with a trip to the Yonghe Lama Temple. Spend time at the Temple of...
...in your layover tour with a trip to the Yonghe Lama Temple. Spend time at the...
...in your layover tour with a trip to the Yonghe Lama Temple. Spend time at the Temple of...
...in your layover tour with a trip to the Yonghe Lama Temple. Spend time at the...
One day private tour of visiting lama temple and giant panda in beijing zoo making dumplin...One day private tour of visiting lama temple and giant panda in beijin...
7 hours
$128
...ost famous Tibetan Buddhist temple: the Yonghe or Lama Temple, see the Giant Panda's in...
...ost famous Tibetan Buddhist temple: the Yonghe or Lama Temple, see the Giant ...
...ost famous Tibetan Buddhist temple: the Yonghe or Lama Temple, see the Giant Panda's in...
...ost famous Tibetan Buddhist temple: the Yonghe or Lama Temple, see the Giant ...