Yonghegong (Lama) Temple 雍和宫
Yonghegong, 雍和宫 in Chinese, or Lama Temple in English, is a Tibetan Buddhism Monastery. Located the northeast of Beijing, well-known for its colourful architecture and the 18m sandalwood Buddha, which is the largest sculpture ever carved from a single piece of wood. The temple was built in 1691, and it first served as an Emperor's residence then converted into a monastery in 1744.
Metro: Yonghegong (Line 5)
