Temple of the Lamas Tour

On this guided tour, we’ll uncover the secrets of the Temple of the Lamas, one of the most significant Tibetan Buddhist sanctuaries in the world.

Temple of the Lamas Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Lama Temple metro station. Once everyone has arrived, we'll enter the most important Tibetan Buddhist shrine outside of Tibet.

We'll travel to the Yonghe Palace, also known as the Temple of the Lamas. This popular temple in Beijing has a rich history and notable architecture.

The tour will take us back to the 17th century to learn about its origins as a palace for Prince Yongzhen, which later became a major monastery for Lama monks. We will see traditional buildings and features such as the iconic incense burners.

We’ll enter the Falun Dian, housing a 6-meter (19-foot) bronze statue of Tsongkapa, the founder of the Yellow Bonnet Sect. Additional sites include the Wanfu Ge Pavilion, the Great Hall, the Yongyou Hall, and the Hall of Happiness.

After fully exploring the Temple of the Lamas, we'll conclude the tour 2 hours later.