Lama Temple
Lama Temple is a scenic area in Beijing, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 雍和宫
- City
- Beijing
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Coordinates
- 39.9456196, 116.4109999
About Lama Temple
The Lama Temple is located in the northeast corner of Beijing. In the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1694), Emperor Kangxi built a mansion here and gave it to his fourth son, Yinzhen, which later became Prince Yong's Palace. In the third year of Yongzheng's reign (1725), the palace was renamed the Lama Palace. In the thirteenth year of Yongzheng's reign (1735), Emperor Yongzheng passed away and his coffin was placed here. Therefore, the original green glazed tiles of the main hall of the Lama Temple were changed to yellow glazed tiles. Yonghe Palace, because Emperor Qianlong was born here, two emperors came out of Yonghe Palace, and it became the "Longqian Blessed Land". Therefore, the palace has yellow tiles and red walls, the same specifications as the Forbidden City Palace.
Photos
More attractions in Beijing
All attractions in Beijing · Local guides in Beijing
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need to visit Lama Temple?
Plan about 2–3 hours for Lama Temple, including walking and photo stops.
How do I visit Lama Temple with a local guide?
Open the Beijing page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.