At the northeast corner of downtown Beijing, the traveler will find an elegant and ancient temple known as Yonghegong Lama Temple, which is the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.

Built initially in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, this building was the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. However, in 1744 the Qing Dynasty formally changed the status of the dwelling to that of a lamasery, and so Yonghe Lama Temple became the national center of Lama administration.

Yonghe Lama Temple hold “Ghost Performances ” at the end of the first month of the lunar calendar and “Beat Ghost” the next day. “Beat Ghost” is a named called by Han nationality and the Lama from Tibet call it “Bushao” which means dancing. It is a kind of religion performances.

Address: : Andingmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District

Tel: 010- 6404 9027.

Ticket: 25 RMB

Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00

How to get there:

Bus routes: Take Bus No. 13, 62, 44, 406 at Yonghegong Station; or take the Subway Line 2 to arrive at Yonghegong Lama Temple Station.