Lama Temple - 雍和宫

The Lama Temple in pictures

Presentation of the Lama Temple

The Lama Temple is an exceptional temple and a top attraction in Beijing if you want to immerse yourself in Buddhist culture. If you had to choose just one temple in Beijing, it would most certainly be this one for the beauty of its roofs, its fascinating frescoes, its magnificent tapestries, its sublime arches, its Tibetan prayer wheels and also for its sublime statues.

It is located in the northeast of the city, not far from the Temple of Confucius, and was built in 1694, at the time of the Qing dynasty. The Lama Temple was initially the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was still only a Prince. However, in 1744, the representatives of the Qing dynasty gave the Lama Temple a new role: that of a lamasery. During your visit, do not miss the statue representing a bodhisattva and which measures no less than 12 meters! In addition to the many statues of Buddha, the Lama Temple regularly hosts exhibitions on Tibetan Buddhism and the Yongzheng coffin. To get to the Lama Temple, several buses and subway lines are available. It is also possible to come by car.

The entrance fee is 25 Yuan. The Lama Temple is open from 9am to 4pm and we recommend spending about 1.5 hours there to fully enjoy the many treasures it offers.

360° Photos and Virtual Tour of the Lama Temple

Find below a presentation of the Lama Temple via several 360° photos taken by our team within the establishment, allowing you a virtual tour of the place as if you were there!