Name: Yonghe Temple
Address: 12 Yonghegong Dajie, Beijxinqiao, Dongcheng District, Pekín (Beijing) 100007, China, Beijing, 100007
Telephone: 010-64044499
Rating: 4.6667

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Yonghegong Lama Temple

The Lama Temple is one of the most famous religious centers in Beijing. This temple was declared a National Monument in 1949 and restored in 1979. It is considered the most prestigious Buddhist temple outside of Tibet. The whole complex consists of many low buildings. There are many patios where you can burn incense. A must-see is the Maitreya Buddha that is 17 meteres high.