Lama Temple (Yonghegong) Tours and Tickets

Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour while seeing 2 of Beijing's most iconic temples, Lama Temple and Confucius Temple. Your English speaking guide teaches you about architecture, beliefs and local heritage so you fully appreciate the significance of the temples. Schedule at your convenience with either a morning visit followed by a traditional dim sum lunch, or an afternoon visit followed by dinner.

Get a sample of Beijing's past and present a full-day tour that begins with the adorable giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Stop for photos at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, two massive projects from the 2008 Summer Olympics, then travel back in time at the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), an important Tibetan Buddhist temple. Have lunch in a traditional house of old Beijing, explore the hutong lanes by rickshaw, and enjoy clear views of the Forbidden City from drive to Jingshan Park, before ending with a tea ceremony.

An all-inclusive tour of Beijing highlights ensures that you don't miss a thing in China's capital city, even if you're traveling on a short time frame. Travel in a private luxury vehicle to top Beijing attractions such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Mutianyu Great Wall along with your personal guide, stopping to enjoy a tasty traditional lunch every day between activities. This tour includes all transportation, entrance fees, some meals, and tour guide services.

The Chinese capital is packed with sights, meaning many travelers don't know where to get started. Simplify your visit with this handy three-day daytime sightseeing tour, which covers the highlights of Beijing, including the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. Tours are capped at 15 people for a personalized adventure and include a homemade lunch with a local family - plus other VIP perks.

Come and enjoy a day in Beijing to see famous attractions such as Summer Palace, and  Lama Temple. Experience the interesting Rickshaw at Hutong (Beijing old neighborhood) and Houhai Lake area. In addition, see the adorable Panda in the Panda House in Beijing Zoo. This 8-hour private tour includes tasty local lunch as well.

There's so much more to see in Beijing than can be seen in a single day, so consider taking it all in on this three day bus group tour with all entrance fees, lunch and English speaking tour guide included. Explore all the famous sites, from the Great Wall to the Forbidden City, and see everything from temples and palaces to tea houses and panda halls along the way.

See some of Beijing's natural and historical highlights on a full-day excursion to the sacred Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich history of one of the world's most significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries; admire the intricate architecture of the Lama Temple and then venture to Beijing Zoo to see a diverse array of wildlife species. Observe endangered animals like the giant panda before visiting a magnificent museum to delve into Chinese architecture and agriculture from ancient times. 

Discover the historical charms of Beijing on a full-day tour that includes guided walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Lama Temple. You'll also take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs, eat lunch with a family in a traditional home and taste teas at a teahouse in the Drum and Bell Tower.  Then do some local people-watching at Jingshan Park and enjoy great views of the city. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the spectacular temples of Beijing on this private walking tour. By opting for a private tour, you'll have your guide's undivided attention and will be able to ask questions along the way. Start your day with a hotel pickup before heading to Lama Temple. Conveniently all entrance fees are included, so you'll bypass long visitor lines. A highlight of the tour is a Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple. You'll also visit the Temple of Confucius, and Imperial College.

Explore some of Beijing's most iconic attractions including Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo. Start by viewing the furry stars of the Beijing Zoo, the giant pandas. Then stop at Olympic Park to snap photos of the Water Cube and Bird's Nest. Continue on to Lama Temple, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple that is home to an enormous Buddha statue. Have lunch with a local family in their traditional home, then see the hutongs by rickshaw. Climb Jingshan Hill in Jingshan Park and enjoy sweeping views of the Forbidden City.

Experience the best of Beijing on a private 3-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Begin in the city where you tour Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Capital Museum and Temple of Heaven. Walk along the Great Wall of China at Badaling, see the Ming Tombs, explore the grounds of the Summer Palace, and admire the Lama Temple. You'll also meet giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo, make a photo stop at the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and glimpse the traditional side of Beijing in the hutongs.

Explore Beijing on a full-day tour that starts at the Temple of Heaven, an important ceremonial site for the Ming and Qing emperors. You'll also get an intimate experience of old Beijing during a rickshaw tour through the hutongs, followed by lunch with a local family in a traditional home and a tea ceremony inside the Bell Tower. Take in the scenery of Beihai Park and Jingshan Park, then visit one of the world's most important Tibetan Buddhist temples, Lama Temple (Yonghegong), home to a huge sandalwood Maitreya Buddha statue.

If you're short on time, opt for a stress-free tour of Beijing highlights such as Gong Wang Fu, Lama Temple (Yonghegong), and Confucius Temple. Take a guided tour of each landmark, listening to guide commentary full of interesting facts, and see, too, the statue of Maitreya Buddha. For added convenience, round-trip hotel transfers, lunch, and entrance fees are all included.

On this tour, see cuddly and lovable giant pandas, the emblem of China, at the Beijing Zoo. Then, you will explore the Lama Temple, one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in China and stroll along old hutongs to experience Beijing local's life. Also enjoy yourself while visiting the Olympic Stadiums: Bird's Nest and Water Cube.Highlights - Giant pandas at Beijing Zoo - Lama Temple, a renowned Tibetan monastery holding the largest wooden Buddha in the world - Wandering old hutongs on a rickshaw - The Bird's Nest and Water Cube at the Olympic Park - A renowned porcelain factory outlet - A traditional Chinese lunch in a local's house in Beijing - A Chinese Traditional Silk Arts - Hotel pickup and drop off Key Sights: Beijing Zoo, Lama Temple, hutongs, Bird's Nest and Water Cube

Take in some of Beijing's most iconic sights including the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and giant pandas at Beijing Zoo. Tour the Temple of Heaven and learn about its importance to the imperial families of China, then watch local people doing their morning exercise outside in the park. Stop at a silk factory to see how silk is produced, then head to the Lama Temple, an significant Tibetan Buddhist Temple that houses a giant Maitreya Buddha statue. Have lunch, then go visit the giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo.

If you've got limited time in China, the last thing you want to do is waste precious vacation time organizing transport and activities. Let a guide do the hard work for you on a private 3-day tour of Beijing, which covers highlights such as the Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling), the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). All entrance fees, select meals, and daily hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Beijing (/beɪˈdʒɪŋ/;[9] Mandarin: [pèi.tɕíŋ] (About this sound listen)), formerly romanized as Peking is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the world's second most populous city proper, and most populous capital city. The city, located in northern China, is governed as a direct-controlled municipality under the national government with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts. Beijing Municipality is surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together the three divisions form the Jingjinji metropolitan region and the national capital region of China.

See some of China's national treasures on a full-day Beijing tour that includes the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and the adorable giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Begin by exploring one of the world's most famous imperial palaces, the Forbidden City, followed by a walk through monumental Tiananmen Square. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at the Bell Tower and visit the important Tibetan Buddhist temple, Lama Temple, which is home to famous Maitreya Buddha statue. Wrap up by visiting the Beijing Zoo to admire the giant pandas.

Xanadu was the summer capital of Kublai Khan's Yuan empire.  It was located 350 kilometres north of Beijing.  The story of Xanadu is revealed that Genghis Khan had the capital of his empire here, hid the massive treasury of the Mongul Empire in the massive underground reservoir that drained the river flowing through the city, creating the "sunless sea" mentioned in Coleridge's poem.  Xanadu was destroyed in 1369, and it was made a World Heritage Site in 2012.  It is a long way to Xandadu from Beijing, and you will enjoy the beauty of the boundless Xilingol Grassland on the way. 

This day tour hits several of Beijing's many highlights including Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo, and Jingshan Park. You will also explore the narrow alleys, or hutongs, that represent old Beijing, and see structures like the Water Cube and the Bird's Nest which were built for the 2008 Olympics.