Yonghe Gong is more popularly known as the Lama Temple. It is a monastery of the gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. It was constructed in the 17th century and became the residence of Emperor Yongzheng before he ascended the throne in 1722. The main attraction here is the huge Maitreya Buddha.
The name of the gate was written in Chinese, Manchurian, Tibetan and Mongolian
A giant ancient bell
Guarded by a pair of lion
The lioness will have a cub by its feet
Laughing Buddha Milefo
Flanked by the Four Heavenly Kings
Yonghe Gong in 4 languages
The number of mythical beasts on the roof signifies the importance of the building
Maitreya Buddha
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17 m tall
carved from a single piece of sandalwood
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