The most revered tibetan buddhist temple outside tibet, the lama temple was originally the royal residence of the prince who would become the yongzheng emperor, hence the yellow roof tiles on its central halls. During the first millennia of imperial rule, beijing was a provincial city in northern china. Guide books to beijing and china from lonely planet, rough guides, dk, wallpaper guides, immersion etc. Lama temple yonghegong beijing 2020 all you need to. A brief history of yonghegong lamasery, china tibetology publishing house, beijing, november. Thibetan monument in the lama temple, peking getty museum. The lama temple is located in the northeast of beijing at 12 yonghegong dajie no. Chinese worshippers pray after throwing incense sticks into the fire on the first day of the lunar new year at yonghegong, or lama temple, on feb. The lama temple, known as yonghegong or yonghe gong temple, is beijings biggest and most exciting temple. Beijing temples beijing visitor china travel guide. The statue is one of three artworks in the temple which were included in the guinness book of records in 1993.
The spectacular lama temple was originally the home of qing dynasty prince yong. The lama temple yong he gong in mandarin chinese is the biggest temple of tibetan buddhism in beijing. Prior to the unification of china by the first emperor in 221 bc, beijing had been for centuries the capital of the ancient states of ji and yan. The building and artwork of the temple is a combination of han chinese and tibetan styles. Located in the middle of beijing in china, the yonghe temple aka harmony and peace palace lamasery aka yonghe lamasery aka lama temple is a complex made up of a maze of elaborate arches, stunning tapestries and massive temples, opening to expansive courtyards filled with people praying and fragrant smoke filling the air from burning incense.
An unbeatable, pocketsized guide to beijing, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists all designed to help you see the very best of beijing. This walk will offer insight into the history of confucianism and tibetan. His holiness the 14th dalai lama the 14th dalai lama. In the company of a historian of religion, well visit several important temples still active in central beijing including the confucius temple and the lama or yonghe temple, and learn how the three major religions of chinaconfucianism, daoism, and buddhismoverlap and diverge through history. It was originally the residence of prince yong the fourth son of emperor kangxi and half of it was converted to a lamasery after prince yong ascended the throne. The most visited religious site in beijing is the tibetan buddhist lama temple, also known as the longhe monastery. Take incredible pictures of the water cube, along with the birds nest. Beijing travel yonghegong lama temple and imperial. This small shop is piled up with a dogeared collection of chinese maps and books and it requires a certain amount of investigative spirit to dig up the good stuff of beijings fascinating history records. Beijing has so many famous sites that its not surprising that its largest temple is somewhat overlooked. The yonghe temple also known as the yonghe lamasery, or popularly as the lama temple. Tibet travel information about history of tibet with origin of tibetans and brief introduction of the areas development over the past 4,000 years. Lama temple is the largest imperial tibetan buddhist temple of the gelugpa sect shamanism in beijing city.
Beijing china is defending its oftencriticized rule in tibet 60 years after the dalai lama fled into exile amid an uprising against chinese control, saying those. Beijing 161 lama temple courtyard hotel, beijing, china. Discover chinas rich and varied history at these historic attractions throughout the city. A chinese man lights a stick of incense and is enshrouded in smoke while praying with others at the lama temple during the lunar new year celebration, in beijing, february 19, 2015. See all 193 lama temple yonghegong tours on tripadvisor. Zhengyang shuju was created with the book collection of its owner cui yong, whose passion has been to preserve and share old beijing. We recommend booking lama temple yonghegong tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
Beijing the lama temple decoration of a roof near the temple of heaven in beijing you may wish to see an introductory page to this section or the pages on the forbidden city first a visit to the buddhist tibetan monastery of beijing provides an interesting insight into the resurgence of religious feelings in todays china and in the historical bonds between this country and tibet. Backing on the shijing hill, it covers an area of over seven hectares about seventeen acres. Nostalgia hotel beijing yonghe lama temple, beijing. Review of lama temple yonghegong, beijing, china tripadvisor.
Lama temple yonghegong beijing travel guide the china guide. The bell and drum towers, located a little west of the lama temple, are a huge part of beijings history. The lama temple houses some impressive buddhist statues and an. Beijing historical tour including the summer palace, lama temple and the panda garden from usd 54. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. There would be a morning bell and an evening drum to help people of beijing, who had no other way to tell time, keep a regular day. To the east of the guozijian, lies the confucius temple, the second largest confucius temple in all of china, and the yonghegong temple, the largest lama temple in beijing. Yunju temple beijing tours, budget china great wall.
Part of the entrance to the lama temple near peking. The subway also serves the temple to the yonghegong station. Originally an aristocratic home of a future emperor in the eighteenth century, the lively, colorful lama temple in the dongcheng district of beijing bustles with tourists and worshippers. See giant pandas in beijing zoo, visit the perfectly preserved lama temple, and experience real beijing culture of the hutong. Read about beijings lama temple, a tibetan style temple that is the largest.
Yonghegong lama temple and the confucian temple are physical reflections of buddhism and confucianism respectively, but both these sites have also long. If you only have time to visit one temple in beijing, make it the lama temple the. The city of beijing has a long and rich history that dates back over 3,000 years. Buddha the historical buddha in the center, with kasyapa matanga buddha of. According to a legend, a special kind of frog resides in the rectangular pond to the right of the temple, and people can hear melodious sounds from the pond in the evening. True tibet in eyes of western scholars xinhua english. Beijing exhibitions are delayed the new york times. A walk and discussion at the lama temple and confucian temple. This sacred sanctuary is one of the most important buddhist temples outside of tibet, and its beauty and history with leave you speechless. Tibetan buddhism is more commonly practiced in western china, so a visit to the lama temple is a rare opportunity. The 48yearold monk nyima tsering is proficient in chinese and english. Beijing 161 lama temple courtyard hotel this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in sightseeing, temples and history check location no.
It was built as the royal court of prince yongzheng. He was born on 6 july 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in taktser, amdo, northeastern tibet. His holiness the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, describes himself as a simple buddhist monk. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Enjoy a typical lunch as your englishspeaking guide teaches you about the history and dynamics of.
After graduating from the highlevel tibetan buddhism college in beijing, nyima tsering did the reception work at jokhang temple administration committee and introduced temple information to tourists from home and abroad as a tour guide. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Its stature grew in the 10th to the th centuries when the nomadic khitan. The temple itself, the caves with stone sutra inscriptions and a cluster of ancient pagodas make it a buddhist mecca and the temple preserves the most. The yonghe temple is located in beijings dongcheng district, near the. This legend is well known and depicted in ancient books and murals. The history of the lama temple is palpable throughout its grounds, found in the northeast corner of beijing. Beijing historical tour including the summer palace, lama temple and the. Lama temple beijing, china attractions lonely planet. But the yonghegong lama temple is still impressive, being a rare instance of a tibetan buddhist building that blends both tibetan and chinese. China defends tibet policies 60 years after dalai lama fled.
Yonghegong lama temple and the confucian temple are physical reflections of. If you book before 31, august 2019 all you need to pay is the admission only. An unbeatable, pocketsized guide to beijing, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pullout map all designed to help you see the very best of beijing. The whole complex of guozijian faces south, and it has a total building area of more than 10,000 square meters or 107,639 square feet. Originally built as a mansion for emperor yongzheng of the qing dynasty when he was a prince, the temple is now one of the great beijing attractions, notable for its intricate archways and detailed sculptures. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience lama temple yonghegong. Nostalgia hotel beijing yonghe lama temple this neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in sightseeing, temples and history check location no.
Experience imperial splendour at the forbidden city, admire the spectacular beauty of lama temple, discover the grand summer palace, or walk a section of the great wall of china. Top 10 beijing sights find out what to see and do at the forbidden city, the temple of heaven, tianan men square, the lama temple, bei hai park, hou hai, the summer palace, 798 art district, the ming tombs, and the great wall of china. Yong he gong was built in 1694 as the residential palace of prince yin zhen. Yonghegong lama temple and the confucian temple are physical reflections of buddhism and confucianism respectively, but both these sites have. Experience imperial splendour at the forbidden city, admire the spectacular beauty of.
Dongmianhua hutong beijing 2020 all you need to know. From 1406 to 1420, the temple complex was built, as was the forbidden city, during emperor yongles reestablishment of beijing as chinas capital in 1530, the imperial vault and mound altar were added by emperor jiajing in 1889, the main hall was destroyed by a lightning strike, but it was rebuilt in the next decade in 1900, the temple complex was used as a. In 1652, the fifth dalai lama was summoned to beijing, and in 1653 he was conferred with the title dalai lama and made. The historysoaked forbidden city and tiananmen square, peaceful lama temple and the temple of heaven, and 798 art zone are all mustsees for tourists. Lama temple yonghegong beijing 2020 all you need to know. The towers were originally used for music and later used during the han dynasty to tell time. Chinese lunar new year celebrated across the world, feb. Here is the former residence of prince yinzhen, the fourth son of emperor kangxi in the qing dynasty, and the birth place of emperor qianlong. Where to eat near beijings biggest tourist attractions. Jeremiah jenne is a writer and history teacher based in beijing since 2002. Religions of beijing offers an intimate portrayal of lived religion in 18 different religious communities in greater beijing. Elevated to imperial palace status when yongzheng became emperor for short stays away from the forbidden city, its name was changed to palace of eternal peace yonghe gong. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. But the yonghegong lama temple is still a nice place to visit, being a rare instance of tibetan buddhist building that blends both tibetan and chinese buddhist architectural aspects.
Located in heping gate, beijing city, liulichang is one of the oldest commercial streets with a variety of antiques, artifacts, paintings, calligraphies, potteries, carpets, vases, books, scrolls and so on for sale. Terminals of the silk road beijing the lama temple. Enormous carvings, buddhas, arhats, roofs, bells and echoing buddhist mantras compete for your attention. The most revered tibetan buddhist temple outside tibet, the lama temple. A walk and discussion at the lama temple and confucian. Graduate students at minzu university of china spent one year immersed in the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routines of these communities, writing with the experiences and perspectives of their practitioners. The story of a chinese students journey from boyhood to leadership in tiananmen square. There are many good books that are very interesting to read and that will help to bring beijings past to life for the visitor.