The trip to Yonghegong Lama Temple
| Historically, the Yonghegong Lma Temple was a residence for Emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong of the QING Dyansty. It was built in the 33rd year of Kangxi抯 reign(1694)and was changed into an Emperor抯 palace in the 3rd year of Yongzheng抯 reign(1725). In the 9th year of Qianlong抯 reign(1744), it became a temple of the Lama Buddhist sect.
The Yonghegong Lama Temple was made up of three exquisite arches, the Yonghe Door, the Yonghegong Hall.Yongyou Hall Falun Hall.Wanfu Hall,and the Neicheng Hall.It also has the East and West side halls, the 揊our Halls of Scholarship (Medicine Hall Mathematics Hall, Mizong Buddhist Sect Hall ,and Scripture Recital Hall) as well as two display rooms for relice. The halls of Yonghegong Lam Tmple worshipped many Buddhist statues.Tangka (a kind of Tibetan painting ) and precious relics. These include sandlewood Buddha statue.The Buddha statue was listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1910.Among the collection, many were precious gifts presented by the Tibetan elite and senior monks to the Emperor since the 16th century. They are well preserved and have very high historical and artistic value. Visitors guide Address:Inside Northestern Andingmen Beijing City Bus routes: Tahe Buses13.62.116.117or take the subway and alight at Lama Temple Station Openting hours:09-;00-16:39 Admission fee:RMB 25 Yuan 12 Yuan for students Tel:86-10-6404499 |
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