Yonghe Temple, Tibetan Buddhist temple in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
The temple complex extends across 66,400 square meters with multiple halls and courtyards rising from north to south against the natural terrain slope.
Built in 1694 as Prince Yinzhen's residence, the site transformed into a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in 1744 under Emperor Qianlong's direction.
The temple functions as a center for Tibetan Buddhist studies, containing scriptures, statues, and religious artifacts from the 16th century forward.
The temple entrance fee costs 25 yuan for adults and 12 yuan for students, with access through metro lines 2 and 5 at Yonghegong station.
The temple houses an 18-meter tall statue carved from a single white sandalwood tree, certified by Guinness World Records.
Location: Dongcheng District
Inception: 1694
Address: 12 Yong He Gong Da Jie, 国子监 Dong Cheng Qu, China, 100007 100007
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +861084191919
Website: http://yonghegong.cn
GPS coordinates: 39.94709,116.41092
Latest update: June 16, 2025 10:19
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