Yonghe Temple
Templo Yonghe
Yonghe Temple (12 Yonghegong St, Dongcheng, Beijing) – this temple, located in the northeast corner of downtown Beijing, has over 300 years of rich imperial and Buddhist history. It contains the largest wooden Buddha in the world. Yonghe Lama Temple was originally used as the official residence for court eunuchs of the Ming dynasty. It was converted to the royal court of Prince Yongzheng during the Qing dynasty, in the 33rd year (1693) of Emperor Kangxi’s reign. In the 3rd year of Yongzheng’s reign (1725), it was elevated to an imperial palace for short stays away from the capital, and its name was changed to Palace of Eternal Peace (Yonghegong). During the 9th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1744), it was dedicated for use as a Lama Temple. Admission: RMB 25 per person. Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (daily).