If
you only have the time, energy or inclination to visit one
Temple in Beijing, make it Yonghegong or the Lama Temple.
This incredibly colorful and vibrant building contains gorgeous
frescoes and even has its own gardens.
Yonghegong
(Lama Temple) is the largest and most perfectly preserved Lama temple in
Han China. Yonghegong was first built during the Qing Dynasty
and the building combines the architectural knowledge of the
Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan nationalities. Inside
the building are superb examples of carving and carpentry.
Sculptures are made from all kinds of weird and wonderful
materials including gold, silver, copper, iron and tin. There
are also wonderful Buddhas on display, one in particular is
26 meters high, but photography is prohibited. The Temple
also contains many other cultural relics and pictures and
is a fantastic display illustrating the splendor and variety
of Buddhist art.
Opening
hours: 09:00 to 16:00
How to get to Yonghegong: Bus 116, 13 and get off at the Yonghegong
Temple Subway Station or, take the subway. 
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