Lama Temple, also named Yonghe Lamasery, is Beijing's principal and largest Buddhist Temple. It was built in 1694, as part of the city wall for Emperor Yongzheng, prior to him rising to the throne in 1722. Yongzheng’s son - Emperor Qianlong, sent for 300 Tibetan monks and 200 Chinese students and housed them in the palace in 1744. From then on, the dwelling served as a temple and monastery, and considered one of the greatest centres of Buddhism outside of Tibet.
How to get to Yonghe Temple
By Subway:
Take Subway Line 2 or Line 5 to Yonghegong (Yonghe Temple) Station, get out of the station from Exit F. Walk south for a few metres and turn east and you will arrive after about two minutes of walk.
By Bus:
- Take bus 13, 116, 117 or 684 and get off at Yonghegong Station.
- Take bus 13, 18, 44, 75, 116, 684, Te 2 or Te 12, and get off at Yonghegong Qiao Dong Station.
- Take bus 117 or 125, and get off at Yonghegong Qiao Bei Station.
