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Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)

Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple) tickets for foreigners

雍和宫 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Ermell / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Beijing · 雍和宫

At a glance

Book ahead?
Recommended
Where
Ticket office on site
When tickets release
Online through the official WeChat account 雍和宫游客信众服务 (historically up to about 10 days ahead).
Open & closed days
Open daily. Expect big crowds on Lunar New Year and the 1st and 15th of each lunar month.
Price
Full CNY 25; half CNY 12
Hours
Apr 1–Oct 31: 09:00–17:00 (last entry about 16:30). Nov 1–Mar 31: 09:00–16:30 (last entry about 16:00).
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Full times, prices and rules
Ticket release
Online through the official WeChat account 雍和宫游客信众服务 (historically up to about 10 days ahead). Paper tickets at the south-gate ticket centre while capacity lasts.
Recommended path

Ticket office on site

Official preferred channel is WeChat 雍和宫游客信众服务 (passport full-price online). Many foreigners cannot complete WeChat ID flow — south-gate ticket window with passport is the universal traveler-confirmed path. Keep WeChat as first try if available.

Visitor info

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Decide WeChat vs walk-up

    If you have working WeChat, try 雍和宫游客信众服务 first for a QR ticket.

  2. 2

    WeChat path

    购票选择 → date → ID type: passport → full price → pay → save the QR code. One ticket per ID per day.

  3. 3

    Or walk up and buy

    Arrive around 09:00 at the south gate ticket office (票务处理中心) with your passport.

  4. 4

    Buy CNY 25 full ticket

    Half-price (12) needs qualifying proof at the window — not typically sold online to passport holders.

  5. 5

    Enter and follow temple etiquette

    Scan QR or show paper ticket. Modest dress; quiet in halls; check photo rules.

  6. 6

    Avoid peak lunar days if possible

    1st and 15th lunar days and weekends are busiest — sell-outs reported on walk-up mornings.

Key pitfalls

  • WeChat interface Chinese-only; passport option exists for full-price but travelers still hit UX bugs.
  • Half-price not sold online to passport holders — window only with proof.
  • Busy on lunar 1st/15th and weekends — arrive at opening if relying on walk-up.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official WeChat account (雍和宫游客信众服务)Official online path; passport holders can buy full-price and enter with QR. Half-price needs window + original proof.
Trip.com (if listed)Convenience only — verify real-name passport match.
What recent travelers report
Could not select passport on WeChat; commenters: buy at entrance with passport; one report of morning sell-out. reddit.com

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Exact current online pre-sale day-count (historically 10 days) — confirm in WeChat calendar on booking day.

FAQ

How much is the Lama Temple?

CNY 25 full price, CNY 12 half price.

Source: english.beijing.gov.cn

Can I buy without WeChat?

Yes — ticket window with passport. Arrive early on busy days.

Source: reddit.com

What are the opening hours?

About 09:00–17:00 in peak season (last entry around 16:30). Winter hours are shorter, closing around 16:30.

Source: chinatravel.city

Do I have to use WeChat?

No. WeChat is the official online channel, but the ticket office still sells to walk-ups while capacity lasts.

Source: yonghegong.cn

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Sources

  • yonghegong.cnOfficial WeChat booking steps; passport refunds via cancel; real-name rules · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • yonghegong.cnOfficial visitor / ticketing notice · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • english.beijing.gov.cnVisit Beijing: WeChat-only online launch context; CNY 25 / 12 · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • chinatravel.city2026 verification against yonghegong.cn prices/hours; passport full-price online · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comWeChat passport UX issues; on-site window works; occasional morning sell-outs · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • gobeijingtravel.com2026 practical: on-site with passport if no WeChat · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify