{"id":21125,"date":"2025-07-21T14:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=21125"},"modified":"2026-04-25T05:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:46:00","slug":"kuil-lama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/the-lama-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuil Lama"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21125\" class=\"elementor elementor-21125\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d612568 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d612568\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc80ba0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc80ba0\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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Yongzheng\u2019s death in 1735, the roof tiles were changed from green to yellow, symbolizing imperial status.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b190999 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b190999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-snow-covered-golden-roofs-with-Beijing-cityscape-in-the-background.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27108\" alt=\"Aerial view of Yonghe Temple\u2019s snow covered golden roofs with Beijing cityscape in the background\" 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-snow-covered-golden-roofs-with-Beijing-cityscape-in-the-background-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aerial-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-snow-covered-golden-roofs-with-Beijing-cityscape-in-the-background-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1619px) 100vw, 1619px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c750145 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c750145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The temple is famous as the birthplace of Emperor Qianlong, making it a \u201cblessed land for dragons\u201d where two emperors lived.<\/p><p>Its yellow tiles and red walls match the grandeur of the Forbidden City.<\/p><p>In 1744, Yonghe Gong was transformed into a Lamaist monastery and became the national center for Tibetan Buddhism affairs during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qing-dynasty\/\">Qing dynasty<\/a>.<\/p><p>Recognized in 1983 as a key national Buddhist temple, the complex covers 66,400 square meters, featuring three exquisite archways, five main halls, and over a thousand rooms.<\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-height: 500px;\"><table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>Yonghe Gong Street, Beijing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td>66,400 square meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Former Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Yong Prince&#8217;s Mansion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Established<\/strong><\/td><td>1694<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Abbot<\/strong><\/td><td>Lama Hu Xuefeng<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td>Beijing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recommended Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u20133 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ticket Price<\/strong><\/td><td>25.00 CNY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/td><td>Winter\/Spring: Nov 1\u2013Mar 31, 09:00\u201316:30<br \/>Summer\/Autumn: Apr 1\u2013Oct 31, 09:00\u201317:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Phone<\/strong><\/td><td>010-84191906<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\">Why Visit Lama Temple?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"730\">An Architectural Marvel<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 144px; top: 842.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6308601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6308601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27109\" alt=\"Close up of Yonghe Temple\u2019s ornate blue and gold entrance plaque under carved eaves\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-ornate-blue-and-gold-entrance-plaque-under-carved-eaves-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92863db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92863db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"730\">Lama Temple offers a rare visual feast where Han and Tibetan aesthetics blend in harmony. Crimson walls, gilded roofs, and a distant white stupa shape one of Beijing\u2019s most striking skylines. Intricate carvings in the pavilions whisper ancient Buddhist tales, while the golden deer and Dharma wheel atop Falun Hall echo Tibetan tradition. Inside the towering Wanfuge Pavilion stands a jaw-dropping 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha, carved from a single piece of sandalwood that extends 8 meters underground \u2014 a true wonder of craftsmanship and devotion.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1235\">A Living Archive of Multiethnic Harmony<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 187px; top: 270.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7ed355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7ed355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27110\" alt=\"Side view of Yonghe Temple\u2019s red walls and golden tiled roof against a clear sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Side-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-red-walls-and-golden-tiled-roof-against-a-clear-sky-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1621px) 100vw, 1621px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d4ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69d4ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1235\">Once a royal residence and now China\u2019s highest-ranking Tibetan Buddhist temple, Lama Temple is a treasure trove of cultural convergence. From Qing Dynasty inscriptions to sacred thangkas and sutras, every corner reflects the deep connections between Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibetan cultures. Within the Hall of the Wheel of the Law, statues of Tsongkhapa and the Eighteen Arhats coexist, symbolizing Lama Temple\u2019s enduring role as a bridge of ethnic unity.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1700\">A Spiritual Sanctuary Alive with Tradition<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 191px; top: 174.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744d29b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"744d29b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27111\" alt=\"Yonghe Temple\u2019s main gate framed by bare winter trees and red outer walls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yonghe-Temples-main-gate-framed-by-bare-winter-trees-and-red-outer-walls-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae883e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae883e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1235\">Beyond its historic beauty, Lama Temple is still vibrant with faith. On the 1st and 15th of each lunar month, or during major Buddhist festivals, locals gather here to light incense, chant prayers, and seek blessings for health, peace, and prosperity. The aroma of sandalwood mingles with quiet devotion under its red walls \u2014 a deeply human scene that turns the temple into a living sanctuary, not just a monument.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"110\">Best Time to Visit Lama Temple<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"929\">Spring &amp; Autumn: Ideal for Strolling and Sightseeing<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 229px; top: 282.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb31ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3cb31ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27112\" alt=\"Crowd of worshippers lighting incense beneath ancient pine trees inside Yonghe Temple courtyard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Crowd-of-worshippers-lighting-incense-beneath-ancient-pine-trees-inside-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1621px) 100vw, 1621px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8136fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8136fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"929\">Lama Temple reveals different charms across the seasons, but spring (April\u2013May) and autumn (September\u2013October) are by far the most pleasant times to visit.<\/p><p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"929\">In spring, blooming crabapple and lilac trees frame the crimson walls, while golden roofs shimmer under gentle sunlight. With temperatures around 15\u201325\u00b0C, it\u2019s the perfect time to admire intricate carvings and gilded details without the discomfort of summer heat or winter chill.<\/p><p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"929\">Autumn brings a serene beauty. Under a crisp blue sky, the temple&#8217;s red walls appear even more vibrant. Wind chimes tinkle softly in the breeze, and the scent of incense lingers in the air. With fewer crowds, it&#8217;s easier to pause before the towering sandalwood Maitreya Buddha and feel the depth of spiritual grandeur.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"970\">Festivals: When Faith Comes Alive<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-384a861 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"384a861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27113\" alt=\"Front view of Yonghe Temple\u2019s colorful paifang archway with intricate carvings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Front-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-colorful-paifang-archway-with-intricate-carvings-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb684f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcb684f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1315\"><p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1315\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1029\">Lunar New Year\u2019s Day (1st of the First Lunar Month):<\/strong> Lama Temple is one of Beijing\u2019s most popular spots to offer the \u201cfirst incense\u201d of the year. From dawn, worshippers queue with incense sticks, praying for blessings in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year\/\">new year<\/a>. The temple glows with lanterns, chants, and solemn rituals, creating a vibrant yet sacred atmosphere.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1571\"><p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1571\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1371\">Lantern Festival (15th of the First Lunar Month):<\/strong> The festive spirit continues, with bright lanterns adorning temple walls and families praying for reunion and peace. The nighttime ambiance is magical, though it\u2019s best to prepare for heavy crowds.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1838\"><p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1838\"><strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1632\">Laba Festival (Eighth Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month):<\/strong> On this winter day, the temple serves free <em data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1689\">Laba congee<\/em> \u2014 a nourishing porridge made with glutinous rice, red beans, and lotus seeds. It\u2019s a warm tradition that brings smiles and comfort to all who visit.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"133\">Ticket Price<\/h2><ul data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"631\"><li data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"282\"><p data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"282\"><strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"153\">Adult Ticket:<\/strong> \u00a525 per person, includes complimentary incense (available at designated spots within the temple grounds\u2014no need to buy extra).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"363\"><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"363\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"300\">Free Entry:<\/strong> Children under 1.2 meters (must be accompanied by an adult).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"631\"><p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"631\">Tickets can be reserved in advance via the official &#8220;Yonghegong Visitor Services&#8221; WeChat mini program or purchased on-site by scanning a QR code (WeChat Pay and Alipay supported). Advance booking is recommended, especially on holidays, to avoid long queues.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1083\">Opening Hours<\/h2><p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1083\">Lama Temple is open year-round, with slight seasonal variations. Winter and spring hours are shorter, while summer and autumn offer extended visiting time.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1622\"><li data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1337\"><p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1122\">Winter\/Spring (Nov 1 \u2013 Mar 31):<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1337\"><li data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1148\"><p data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1148\">Open: 09:00\u201316:30<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1193\"><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1193\">Last Entry: 16:00 | Exit Begins: 16:30<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1337\"><p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1337\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1211\">Best For:<\/strong> Those who enjoy quiet exploration. In winter, snow on the red walls creates a solemn, timeless ambiance \u2014 perfect for photos.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1622\"><p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1378\"><strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1376\">Summer\/Autumn (Apr 1 \u2013 Oct 31):<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1622\"><li data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1402\"><p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1402\">Open: 09:00\u201317:00<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1447\"><p data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1447\">Last Entry: 16:30 | Exit Begins: 17:00<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1622\"><p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1622\"><strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1465\">Best For:<\/strong> Most visitors. Longer daylight allows ample time to explore the main halls and side pavilions. Sunset reflects off the golden rooftops in stunning contrast.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"162\">Core Highlights<\/h2><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"421\">The central axis of Lama Temple connects its most important halls, guiding visitors from imperial grandeur to sacred serenity.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"473\">Zhaotai Gate<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 39px; top: 1463.26px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d55151 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d55151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27114\" alt=\"Close up of the \u2018Yonghe Gate\u2019 signboard adornment with Tibetan script and dragon motifs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-the-\u2018Yonghe-Gate-signboard-adornment-with-Tibetan-script-and-dragon-motifs-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-972554e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"972554e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"787\">Your journey begins at the temple\u2019s grand red gate, once reserved for princes and nobles. A stone stele nearby reads \u201cOfficials Dismount Here,\u201d a mark of royal reverence. The twin Bell and Drum Towers behind echo the rhythm of ancient rituals, signaling your official entrance into the temple\u2019s sacred axis.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"839\">Yonghe Gate Hall<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 131.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48da64c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48da64c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27115\" alt=\"Perspective view of Yonghe Temple\u2019s layered rooftops peeking over city rooftops\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Perspective-view-of-Yonghe-Temples-layered-rooftops-peeking-over-city-rooftops-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d70d8ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d70d8ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1214\">Originally the prince\u2019s residence entrance, this hall is now the Hall of Maitreya. Inside, a laughing Budai Maitreya greets visitors with open arms, flanked by the Four Heavenly Kings, symbols of harmony and protection. Overhead, a plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong proclaims \u201cManifestation of the Wonderful Mind,\u201d adding imperial grace to Buddhist solemnity.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1261\">Yonghe Palace<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 203.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f76bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f76bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27116\" alt=\"Golden rooflines and painted brackets of Yonghe Temple\u2019s main hall against a blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-rooflines-and-painted-brackets-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-hall-against-a-blue-sky-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5de7af8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5de7af8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1578\">Once the main hall of Prince Yong&#8217;s estate, it now houses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharmadrum.org\/portal_d8_cnt_page.php?folder_id=64&amp;cnt_id=300&amp;up_page=1\">Three-Period Buddhas<\/a>: Dipankara (Past), Shakyamuni (Present), and Maitreya (Future). Gilded and majestic, they sit under a ceiling painted with royal hexi patterns, golden dragons winding between beams\u2014a rare sight outside of palaces.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1621\">Yongyou Hall<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a25e793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a25e793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27117\" alt=\"Detailed shot of Yonghe Temple\u2019s Yongyou Hall plaque surrounded by ornate woodwork\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Detailed-shot-of-Yonghe-Temples-Yongyou-Hall-plaque-surrounded-by-ornate-woodwork-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c222001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c222001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1923\">Formerly Prince Yongzheng\u2019s private residence, this now tranquil hall enshrines the Buddhas of Longevity, Medicine, and Lion\u2019s Roar. Surrounded by prayer flags and soft incense, the peaceful ambiance invites reflection, offering a moment of stillness in contrast to the grandeur of the main halls.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1984\">Falun Hall<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 131.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21aa23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21aa23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27118\" alt=\"Golden roofed Fa Lun Hall at Yonghe Temple against a clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Golden-roofed-Fa-Lun-Hall-at-Yonghe-Temple-against-a-clear-blue-sky-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be1722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5be1722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2324\">Here, Tibetan architecture takes center stage. The golden Wheel of Dharma flanked by deer on the rooftop represents Buddha\u2019s first teachings. Inside, the founder of the Gelug school, Tsongkhapa, sits at the heart, surrounded by 18 vivid arhats and vibrant murals\u2014blending Han and Tibetan Buddhist traditions in perfect harmony.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2369\">Wanfu Pavilion<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 131.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5346b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5346b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27119\" alt=\"Wanfu Pavilion\u2019s ornate fac\u0327ade partially hidden by evergreen pines at Yonghe Temple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wanfu-Pavilions-ornate-facade-partially-hidden-by-evergreen-pines-at-Yonghe-Temple-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdc6551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdc6551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2729\">This towering 33-meter pavilion is the temple\u2019s highest structure. It houses an awe-inspiring 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha carved from a single piece of Indian red sandalwood (zitan). Another 8 meters lie underground. Gifted from Tibet and carved over several years, it\u2019s listed in the Guinness World Records\u2014a true spiritual and artistic wonder.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2783\">Suicheng Hall<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 179.773px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcd271e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bcd271e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27120\" alt=\"Close up of Suicheng Hall\u2019s blue and gold signboard and decorative eaves in Yonghe Temple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Suicheng-Halls-blue-and-gold-signboard-and-decorative-eaves-in-Yonghe-Temple-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-059046b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"059046b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2729\">At the axis\u2019s final stop, Avalokitesvara, Manjusri, and Samantabhadra embody compassion, wisdom, and virtue. The ever-burning incense, gold-topped rooftops, and devoted worshippers complete this sacred pilgrimage\u2014from the earthly gate to spiritual fulfillment.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"86\">East &amp; West Side Halls<\/h2><p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"388\">Beyond the grand central axis, the side halls of Lama Temple reveal a quieter, deeper layer of its cultural soul. Though less imposing than the main halls, these east and west wings reflect the temple\u2019s diversity and spiritual depth\u2014perfect for those who seek to slow down and explore with intention.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"458\">East Side Hall (Tantric Hall)<\/h3><p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"1070\">This hall offers a rare glimpse into Tantric (Vajrayana) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-buddhism\/\">Buddhism<\/a>, the esoteric branch of Tibetan faith. Inside, statues of Vajradhara and Yamantaka appear fierce and powerful, with multiple arms and wrathful expressions\u2014symbols not of violence, but of conquering inner afflictions through wisdom. The surrounding thangka paintings and mandala murals, created with mineral pigments, remain vibrant even after centuries. Every motif and inscription reveals layers of meaning, inviting visitors to reflect on the union of the visible and the hidden\u2014the very essence of Tantric philosophy.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1142\">West Side Hall (Teaching Hall)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1745\">In contrast to the mystical east, the west hall speaks of scholarly legacy and spiritual transmission. Once a venue for lamas to study and teach scripture, the hall still preserves its original layout: a central teaching platform surrounded by shelves stacked with Tibetan sutras, their edges burnished from generations of use. Inside glass cases rest ritual instruments\u2014vajras, bells, prayer wheels\u2014each carrying its own liturgical role. Standing here, one can almost hear the deep chanting of bygone monks and feel the temple\u2019s enduring role as a center of Buddhist learning.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1819\">Jietai Tower &amp; Panchen Tower<\/h3><p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2505\">Tucked beside the Falun Hall on the west side stand two elegant towers. The Jietai Tower, once used for ordination ceremonies, features a raised altar carved with Buddhist tales, symbolizing the spiritual ascent of practitioners. The Panchen Tower, named for its role in hosting high lamas like the Panchen Erdeni, is modest yet dignified, with traditional furnishings still arranged as they were during important visits. The architecture blends Chinese elegance with Tibetan ornamentation\u2014glazed tile roofs, lotus-carved beams, and even Sanskrit scripture etched into the brickwork\u2014silent testaments to the craftsmanship and respect shared between two great cultures.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"116\">Blessing Guide: Sincere Heart, Smooth Journey<\/h2><p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"334\">At Lama Temple, the tradition of making wishes through incense has endured for centuries. Understanding the etiquette and symbolism behind each gesture adds meaning to the ritual and deepens your spiritual experience.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"388\">Incense Rituals: Reverence in Three Sticks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9fc952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d9fc952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27121\" alt=\"Visitors arranging incense sticks in front of Yonghe Temple\u2019s inner hall entrance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-arranging-incense-sticks-in-front-of-Yonghe-Temples-inner-hall-entrance-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5829d0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5829d0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"681\">Where to Get Incense:<\/h4><p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"681\">Your entry ticket includes three complimentary eco-friendly incense sticks\u2014no extra purchase needed. These can be picked up at the entrance or in designated areas within the temple. Note: outside incense is prohibited for environmental and safety reasons.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"710\">How to Offer Incense:<\/h4><ol data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1070\"><li data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"795\"><p data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"795\">Light the incense (use communal flame, do not blow it out with your mouth).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"908\"><p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"908\">Hold the incense upright with both hands above your forehead, close your eyes, and silently make your wish.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"968\"><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"968\">Face the incense burner, bow three times respectfully.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1070\"><p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1070\">Place the incense neatly into the burner\u2014do not toss it randomly or carry it inside the halls.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h4 data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1088\">Reminders:<\/h4><ul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1309\"><li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1157\"><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1157\">Incense must remain outside\u2014never bring it into inner halls.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1236\"><p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1236\">Be mindful of others: no cutting lines, loud conversation, or rushing.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1309\"><p data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1309\">The value lies in sincerity, not in the amount of incense offered.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1358\">Where to Wish: Intentions by Hall<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -24px; top: 633.359px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1949e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c1949e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27122\" alt=\"Devotees kneeling and praying with incense in the central courtyard of Yonghe Temple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Devotees-kneeling-and-praying-with-incense-in-the-central-courtyard-of-Yonghe-Temple-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030c783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"030c783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1465\">Each main hall has a unique symbolic focus\u2014choosing the right one aligns your wishes with deeper meaning:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"2449\"><li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1716\"><p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1716\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1489\">Yonghegong Hall:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\" \/>Home to the Three-Period Buddhas (Past, Present, Future). Pray here for career success, academic progress, and a bright future\u2014transforming past efforts into momentum and present focus into tomorrow\u2019s achievements.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1964\"><p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1964\"><strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1737\">Yongyou Hall:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\" \/>Houses Amitayus Buddha (longevity), Medicine Buddha (health), and Lion\u2019s Roar Buddha (disaster protection). This is the best place to wish for family wellness, elder longevity, and peace across generations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2189\"><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1983\">Falun Hall:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\" \/>Dedicated to Tsongkhapa, symbol of wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism, surrounded by 18 Arhats, who help dispel confusion. Pray here for mental clarity, fewer life obstacles, and balanced judgment.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2449\"><p data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2449\"><strong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2212\">Wanfu Pavilion:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2215\" \/>Features an 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha, carved from a single block of sandalwood. His serene smile invites blessings of joy, harmony, love, and a prosperous future\u2014perfect for those seeking hope and emotional fulfillment.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2510\">Take the Blessing Home: Souvenirs with Spirit<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b9883c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b9883c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/feng-shui-bracelet\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27123\" alt=\"Souvenir stall in Yonghe Temple showcasing zodiac bead bracelets and hanging charms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Souvenir-stall-in-Yonghe-Temple-showcasing-zodiac-bead-bracelets-and-hanging-charms-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54648b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54648b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2908\">Incense-Ash Glass Bead Bracelet<\/h4><p data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2908\">Sold only at official temple gift counters (e.g., beside Yonghe Gate or near Suicheng Hall), this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/feng-shui-bracelet\/\">bracelet<\/a> combines incense ash with glass beads\u2014a symbol of peace and good fortune. Popular with visitors, so come early or avoid peak times. Watch out for imitations outside the temple; look for the official tag: \u201cYonghe Temple Dharma Merchandise.\u201d<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2973\">Wishing Keepsakes<\/h4><p data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2973\">At the temple exit store, you can find:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3190\"><li data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3015\"><p data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3015\"><strong data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2989\">Postcards<\/strong> featuring temple scenes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3098\"><p data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3098\"><strong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3044\">Wooden wishing plaques<\/strong> (write your prayer and hang it in designated areas)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3190\"><p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3190\"><strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3125\">Temple-themed stamps<\/strong> to mark your visit (bring your own notebook or buy one onsite)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3290\">These small tokens let you carry a piece of the temple\u2019s spiritual warmth back into everyday life.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"138\">Getting to Lama Temple: Simple, Smart, and Smooth<\/h2><p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"410\">Reaching Lama Temple is easy with Beijing\u2019s well-connected public transit. Subway is the most recommended option for convenience and time-saving. Driving is possible but requires advance parking planning. Once inside the scenic area, the temple is best explored on foot.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"459\">Subway: The Easiest and Fastest Option<\/h3><p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"805\">Take Line 2 or Line 5 to Yonghegong Station and use Exit E (Southeast Exit)\u2014the closest one to the temple\u2019s main gate. After exiting, walk about 300 meters along Yonghegong Street. Within 5 minutes, you\u2019ll arrive at Zhaotai Gate, the grand entrance to the complex.<\/p><p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"805\">\u2705 No traffic, no stress\u2014<strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"804\">this is the optimal route<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"852\">Bus: More Flexible, Still Convenient<\/h3><p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"895\">Several bus routes stop near the temple:<\/p><ul data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1184\"><li data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1053\"><p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1053\">Take 13, 18, 44 Inner Loop, 116, 117, or Night Bus 6 to Yonghegongqiao East Stop. From there, walk 5\u20138 minutes north along Yonghegong Street.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1184\"><p data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1184\">Alternatively, take Special Line 12 (Inner Loop) to Yonghegong Stop, right across the street from the temple entrance.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1276\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Alipay transit QR codes work on buses in Beijing\u2014no need for a transport card.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1333\">\u00a0Inside the Temple: Walk, Pause, Explore<\/h2><p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1587\">Lama Temple is a pedestrian-only zone with no sightseeing shuttles or vehicles. The walking route takes around 1.5\u20132 hours and passes through dense clusters of ancient halls, red walls, and golden roofs\u2014perfect for a slow, immersive stroll.<\/p><p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1709\">Feeling tired? Rest on the shaded platforms, corridor benches, or designated break areas before continuing your journey.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 331px; top: 65.0469px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d8c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49d8c95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27131\" alt=\"Visitors walking through Yonghe Temple courtyard past winter trees and historic halls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Visitors-walking-through-Yonghe-Temple-courtyard-past-winter-trees-and-historic-halls-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15ce841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15ce841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"145\">Nearby Attractions: 1-Day Cultural Walk Around Lama Temple<\/h2><p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"447\">A trip to Lama Temple isn\u2019t just about one landmark\u2014it\u2019s a gateway to Beijing\u2019s rich cultural tapestry. Whether you&#8217;re drawn to temples and Confucian classics or seek the soul of the city in its old hutongs, these two thoughtfully designed itineraries offer a full day of exploration and inspiration.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"517\">Cultural Pilgrimage Route \u2014 From Faith to Philosophy<\/h3><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"594\">Perfect for history buffs and cultural explorers seeking depth and serenity.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"924\">Lama Temple (2 hours)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 99px; top: 383.844px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de6790a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de6790a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27125\" alt=\"Ornate temple gate near Yonghe Temple featuring multicolored enamel panels and stone columns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ornate-temple-gate-near-Yonghe-Temple-featuring-multicolored-enamel-panels-and-stone-columns-1-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1833f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1833f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"924\">Arrive before 9:00 AM to avoid the crowds. Start your journey along the temple\u2019s central axis\u2014from the Zhaotai Gate to Wanfuge. Be sure not to miss the 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha and the golden deer-flanked Dharma Wheel Hall. It\u2019s a powerful blend of Tibetan faith and imperial elegance.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1240\">Imperial Academy (1 hour)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 96px; top: 126.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-428f072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"428f072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1258\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27126\" alt=\"Guozijian (Imperial College) paifang arch with blue tiles and red pillars under bare trees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees.webp 1258w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees-1024x651.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Guozijian-Imperial-College-paifang-arch-with-blue-tiles-and-red-pillars-under-bare-trees-150x95.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1258px) 100vw, 1258px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-342cfce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"342cfce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1240\">Exit via the temple\u2019s east gate and walk 500 meters. Once the highest educational institution in imperial China, the academy\u2019s <em data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1102\">Biyong Hall<\/em> was where emperors gave lectures. Don\u2019t miss the \u201cJinshi Name Steles\u201d\u2014carved with over 50,000 names of successful imperial exam scholars.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1554\">Confucius Temple (1 hour)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 73px; top: 102.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b198541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b198541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27127\" alt=\"Confucius Temple\u2019s elaborate paifang gate decorated with blue green glazed tiles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles-1024x669.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles-768x502.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Confucius-Temples-elaborate-paifang-gate-decorated-with-blue-green-glazed-tiles-150x98.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b845a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19b845a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1554\">Right next to the academy, this tranquil site honors the great sage. The <em data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1365\">Dacheng Hall<\/em> houses statues of Confucius and his disciples. Look out for the quirky \u201cHat-Knocking Cypress,\u201d and admire the ancient steles bearing imperial inscriptions, many set on dragon-carved bases.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1937\">Wudaoying Hutong (Lunch + Leisure)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 160px; top: 102.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e07ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5e07ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1616\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27128\" alt=\"Wudaoying Hutong entrance tunnel covered in lush vines at a trendy Beijing neighborhood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood.webp 1616w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood-1536x1027.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Wudaoying-Hutong-entrance-tunnel-covered-in-lush-vines-at-a-trendy-Beijing-neighborhood-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1616px) 100vw, 1616px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf9c0a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf9c0a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1937\">Exit the Confucius Temple\u2019s north gate and stroll 10 minutes to this artsy alley. Quieter than Nanluoguxiang but just as charming, Wudaoying is dotted with craft boutiques, indie caf\u00e9s, and fusion eateries. Enjoy a slow lunch at \u201cSaffron\u201d (Spanish cuisine) or \u201cKing\u2019s Joy\u201d (vegan fine dining) while soaking in the laid-back hutong vibe.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2009\">Urban Culture Route \u2014 From Sacred Sites to Street Food<\/h3><p data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2102\">Best for families and laid-back explorers who enjoy mixing heritage with snacks and scenery.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2316\">Lama Temple (1.5 hours)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 105px; top: 240.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa02104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa02104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-27130\" alt=\"Close up of Yonghe Temple\u2019s main entrance plaque and incense burner under golden roof tiles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Close-up-of-Yonghe-Temples-main-entrance-plaque-and-incense-burner-under-golden-roof-tiles-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce6850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ce6850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2316\">Focus on the side halls\u2014the East Hall\u2019s Tibetan thangkas and the West Hall\u2019s ancient scriptures and ritual instruments offer a deeper layer of understanding beyond the main axis.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2699\">Ditan Park (1.5 hours)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; 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The square altar structure reflects ancient cosmology\u2014\u201csquare earth beneath round heavens.\u201d In April, the peony garden blooms in full color; in October, weekend temple fairs bring back old Beijing flavors with food stalls and crafts.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"3259\">Nanluoguxiang (Evening)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 164px; top: 126.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bed24ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bed24ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-26576\" alt=\"Colorful traditional Chinese archway entrance to Nanluoguxiang alley in Beijing with people walking under clear blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Colorful-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-to-Nanluoguxiang-alley-in-Beijing-with-people-walking-under-clear-blue-sky-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eff282 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eff282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2699\">From Ditan\u2019s south gate, hop on Subway Line 2 at Andingmen Station and transfer to Line 5 at Beixinqiao. Walk 10 minutes to reach this iconic alleyway. It\u2019s a paradise for street food lovers: try <em data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2957\">double-skin milk pudding<\/em> from Wenyu Dairy, <em data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2994\">stir-fried liver<\/em> from Yaoji, and <em data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3030\">sticky rice cakes<\/em> from Huguosi Snacks. End your stroll with a visit to small theaters or local design studios. 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1000\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1000\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the Lama Temple known for? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1000\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f295072 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f295072\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac41a8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac41a8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Lama Temple (also known as Yonghe Temple) is famous for its rich Tibetan Buddhist culture, exquisite Tibetan-style architecture, a vast collection of Buddhist artifacts, and the giant 26-meter Maitreya Buddha wooden sculpture. It was also a former royal temple during the Qing Dynasty and serves as a symbol of the integration of Han and Tibetan cultures.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1001\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1001\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it take to see the Lama Temple? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1001\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d5d53a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d5d53a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe0d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfe0d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is generally recommended to spend 1-2 hours exploring the Lama Temple. However, if you take your time to appreciate the architectural details, Buddhist statues, and artifacts, or participate in religious activities like prayers, the visit may extend to 2-3 hours.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1002\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1002\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does it cost to go to the Lama Temple? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1002\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35df920 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35df920\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d73896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d73896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe entrance fee for the Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) is 25 RMB (in peak season, typically stable year-round). Tickets can be purchased through official channels or on-site.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1003\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1003\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the Lama Temple in Beijing worth visiting? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1003\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-762926f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"762926f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b0856a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b0856a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbsolutely. As one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist temples in mainland China, Yonghe Temple is not only a religious site but also an important place for studying Qing Dynasty history, architectural art, and ethnic cultures. Its majestic architecture and unique religious atmosphere make it a must-visit cultural landmark in Beijing.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1004\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1004\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the Chinese name for the Lama Temple? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1004\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e5dba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b8e5dba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe0412b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe0412b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Chinese name for the Lama Temple is \u96cd\u548c\u5bab (Y\u014dngh\u00e9 G\u014dng).\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Lama Temple known for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Lama Temple (also known as Yonghe Temple) is famous for its rich Tibetan Buddhist culture, exquisite Tibetan-style architecture, a vast collection of Buddhist artifacts, and the giant 26-meter Maitreya Buddha wooden sculpture. 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post-16277 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-monkey tag-wood tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wood-monkey\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34195\" alt=\"Year of Wood Monkey 1944 and 2004 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Monkey-1944-and-2004-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/wood-monkey\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWood Monkey\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Wood Monkey corresponds to the years 1944, 2004, and 2064 (Nayin &#8220;Quan Zhong Shui&#8221;). In the Five Elements system<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16316 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-metal tag-rooster tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/metal-rooster\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34255\" alt=\"Year of Metal Rooster 1981 and 2041 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Metal-Rooster-1981-and-2041-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/metal-rooster\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMetal Rooster\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Metal Rooster corresponds to the years 1921, 1981, and 2041 (Nayin &#8220;Pomegranate Wood&#8221;). In the Five Elements system<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-27805 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-how tag-how-to-go tag-yu-garden\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/how-do-i-go-to-yu-garden-by-metro\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27807\" alt=\"Shanghai Metro one day pass card with mascot design held by passenger\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shanghai-Metro-one-day-pass-card-with-mascot-design-held-by-passenger-e1754646677217.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">FAQs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/how-do-i-go-to-yu-garden-by-metro\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow Do I Go to Yu Garden by Metro?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Take Metro Line 10 or 14 to Yu Garden Station, exit 1 or 7, then walk 5 minutes. Direct routes available from airports and major transport hubs.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-36984 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fortune category-zodiac-year tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling tag-rat tag-wuxing tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/2020-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37026\" alt=\"2020 born person Zodiac Metal Rat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2020-born-person-Zodiac-Metal-Rat.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Fortune<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/2020-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2020 Zodiac Metal Rat &amp; 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