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Historic Buddhist temple houses ornate incense burners
Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) is a historic Buddhist temple from the late 17th century. It houses several ornate incense burners. The best burner is found in the second courtyard. The complex also includes The Falun Dian, which features a statue of the founder of Yellow Hat (Geluk) Tibetan Buddhism.
Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) includes the the Wanfu Ge (Tower of Ten Thousand Happinesses). Inside is a 59 foot tall sandalwood statue of the future Buddha, Maitreya.
Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple)
Yong He Gong Dajie 12, Beijing
Phone: 010/6404-3769
Open Hours: Daily 9am-4pm
Categories: Tours and Sightseeing, Monument, Architectural building, Religious site
Price: Cost money
Originally built in 1694 as a residence for eunuchs of high rank, it…