Beijing, China · Qing dynasty; residence founded 1694, converted to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in 1744

Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple)

雍和宫 · Yōnghé Gōng

A major Gelug Tibetan Buddhist site in central Beijing, marked by an imperial architectural history and an active devotional setting.

Yonghe Temple courtyard and hall.

Historical Context

Beijing, China

39.94562, 116.411 · reviewed 2026-10-05

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Built as a residence for the future Yongzheng emperor in 1694, the complex became an imperial palace in 1725 and a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in 1744. Its halls, inscriptions, and ritual spaces make it important for studying Qing imperial patronage and Tibetan Buddhism in Beijing.

The site began as a Qing princely residence. Beijing's religious-affairs authority records its conversion into a lama temple in 1744 and describes its Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan architectural features.

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Incense and Visitors at Yonghe Gong

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A courtyard and temple hall at Yonghe Temple in Beijing — Yonghe Temple courtyard and hall.Jacob Ehnmark · External archiveSource record ↗

Sources

雍和宫

北京市民族宗教事务委员会

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OpenStreetMap location record for Yonghe Gong

Coordinates reviewed against the mapped temple feature.

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