Private Tour

Beijing Lama Temple Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

Overview

Available languages

English

24 hours

Mobile ticket

Since it was converted from a royal palace to a Tibetan Buddhist temple by the Qianlong emperor (r. 1735–96) in the Qing Dynasty, the lama temple has been one of the most influential Tibetan Buddhism temples in China. It is today not only a museum of Tibetan Buddhism but also a functioning temple where people pray. Beat the crowds and explore this magnificent ancient site with your pre-paid entrance ticket. Of course, you can upgrade for a guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the Temple.(Please note tickets will be send 5 days before the travel date)

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English speaking tour guide if the related option been selected

Entrance ticket

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing China

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Lama temple also known as the palace of peace and harmony is both a temple and a school of Tibetan Buddhism located in the northeast of Beijing. This temple is one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in the world.

Admission Included

Options

Entrance Ticket No Guide

Entrance Ticket No Guide : QR code will be send to you 5. days before the travel date, you can enter the Temple by scan the QR code

Entrance Ticket+1 Hour Guide

Entrance Ticket+1 Hour Guide : Tour guide will meet you at the main entrance, guide will accompany you all the way to explain histories and stories

Reviews

3.97

32 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lama Temple great experience
Sergey V,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mina was great to desribe the history and usage of all the buildings inside the Lama Temple, explain the religious details and provide subtleties about the treasuries like big sandal wood Buddha Martreya statue. All in good English. Lama Temple is very popular place, even on working days, so be prepared. (Mina secured the place in the queue and provided the ticket / QR, so it was easier). The temple is definitely worth visiting.
Never More about Viator...i lose my money
Palma C,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
It was a very bad experience, I arrived at the temple and when I passed the ticket they sent me that was not a QR code, they told me at the ticket office that it was not valid, although I had already paid for it there was Thor because the temple does not sell tickets on online platforms, so I had to buy a ticket again, that is, I lost the money I paid on Viator.
Our tickets were cancelled due to the weather
Gitte K,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The visit was cancelled due to the weather, but we first knew when we stood in front of the temple. We were asked to give a review of an experience that we haven’t had 🙂‍↕️. We wrote that we wanted a refund but we haven’t got an answer yet….
Scam - fake QR
Nicole H,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
They sent me a fake QR where it was showing that was refund, however nothing was in my bank account and I had to pay in the Temple. They are refusing to give me to money back and stopped to answering my messages. Think twice before buying the tickets with this scam people.
Flexible organisation
896LucaP,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience for the visit of the temple of the Lamas, thanks to the flexibility for the acquisition of the ticket, it was possible to change the date and be able to see the temple on the best day up to a few days before, receiving a QR code for remote entry a few days before.
A great experience
106iv nl,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
She was really kind and everything was outstanding!! All the explanations were perfect and we learnt pretty much with her
Excellent tour with a...
Sergey S,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide, Mike. We learned a lot about Tibet Buddhism and the Temple
Very knowledgeable and entertaining guide
Explore31944003886,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about Buddhist culture in Tibet and China. I highly recommend visiting Lama Temple and getting this tour.
Incense ritual
isabelle c,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The QR code works very well, once the portals are past do not forget to take the incense sticks that are offered to you you you will see everyone takes, you will thus be able to do the ritual of incense, the different temples are beautiful and in the last one there is the Buddha of 18m high ..
This was a lovely experience
deborah b,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
There was a queue but it went fast so not much waiting Glad we did this even with the crowds there was no pushing or shoving