Temple Devoted to Tibetan Buddhism
Neighborhood: Dong Cheng District
Nearest Train: Yong He Gong Station
Phone: +86 10 6404 4499
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Built in 1694, the Lama Temple (or Palace of Peace and Harmony) was the residence of Prince Yin Zhen, a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty. After the prince came to the throne, half of the residence was used as an imperial palace and the other half was converted to a lamasery. It features five large halls and five courtyards with beautifully decorative archways, upturned eaves and carved details. It houses a treasury of Buddhist art, including sculptured images of gods, demons and Buddhas, as well as Tibetan-style murals.
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In a country where religion is all but forbidden, where it is illegal to preach in public, where les...
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Must see in Beijing
The Yonghegong Lama temple is a must see for visitors to Beijing. It is a functioning temple for Ti...
Reviewed by:Mark from on Apr 14 2008
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It is no wonder that this remarkable place has been protected by so many administrations throughout ...
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