15 Lama Temple Tours in Beijing That Fill Up First

1.Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · from $56Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting three major Beijing sights with an English-speaking guide, then sit down for Peking Duck. Guides such as Jason, Jimmy, Jay, Sean, and Yan have led recent departures, but assignments vary. Expect a full day, plenty of walking, shared transport, and a finish at the Summer Palace.

“This was a great tour with Jason who was very knowledgeable, friendly with great command of English and Spanish. The information Jason gave us was to the point with no overwhelming details yet when there were questions he answered them in full. Totally recommend the tour and the guide! 5 star!”

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2.Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 319 reviews · from $58

Spend 9:00am to 5:30pm touring Beijing’s imperial altars, Tibetan Buddhist monastery, old hutongs, and Summer Palace with an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Jimmy, Shannon, or Andy. Expect included transport and entry tickets with the selected option, plenty of walking, free time for lunch, and a finish near the Bird’s Nest.

“Very pleasant experience! The tour guide was very professional and she was able to mantain the attention of the whole group with interesting details on the visited sites. Highly recommended!”

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3.Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $99

Spend 10 to 11 hours touring Beijing with an English-speaking guide and a group of about 12. Visit the Temple of Heaven, ride a hutong rickshaw, enter Lama Temple, and explore the Summer Palace. Guides such as Michael, Lucy, and Helen are praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“We covered a lot of ground and saw lots of things on this tour but it didn't feel rushed.”

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4.Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Book a self-guided visit to Beijing’s Yonghe Temple, a former imperial residence turned Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary. PANDA144 sends your confirmed admission details by email or WhatsApp, plus basic visiting guidance. Explore the courtyards, prayer halls, exhibitions, and the remarkable 18-meter sandalwood Buddha at your own pace.

“we went the 1st of January and it was very crowded. people came here to pray. it was beautiful and we can burn essens. a really great experience”

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5.Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 187 reviews · from $93

Spend about seven hours visiting Yonghe Lama Temple, the Summer Palace grounds and Beijing’s Panda Garden, with hotel pickup, lunch, admission and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as William, Mary and Cathy are praised for clear storytelling, but silk, pearl and tea stops can add sales pressure and extra time.

“Tea ceremony was fantastic and very interesting. Michael was very helpful and polite. We had plenty of time to do all what was in the programme and more.”

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6.Yonghe Lama Temple Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 2 hours · from $9

Use the correct QR code and your passport to enter Beijing’s Yonghe Lamasery, one of China’s largest and best-preserved Buddhist temples. Allow about two hours to explore its halls and courtyards. The $9 ticket includes booking service, skip-the-line entry, wheelchair access, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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7.Beijing Lama temple ticket; #1 efficacious; limited Discount

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 116 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Use this one-day admission ticket to visit Beijing’s Yonghe Temple, known as the Lama Temple. You’ll see Han Chinese and Tibetan design, incense-filled prayer halls, and an 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from one sandalwood tree. No guide is included, so you set your own pace.

“esperienza interessante, tempio ricco di dettagli e di cultura cinese-tibetana. unico neo (non colpa della piattaforma) è che sembri essere un vero centro di scambio spirituale per i locali, quindi sembra di entrare a casa di sconosciuti e guardarli fare le proprie cose.”

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8.Panda House, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $148

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private Beijing guide such as Lucy, Bobo, Jun, or Linda Shi. See pandas, walk through the Summer Palace, visit Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven, and stop for optional Chinese lunch. Hotel pickup, drop-off, entrance fees, bottled water, and private transport are included.

“Had another wonderful day with Jeffrey Lu. Went to many places with detailed history. Also attented to my special request to take me shopping. Excellent job”

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9.Private Day Tour Forbidden City Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $7Best value

Spend about eight hours exploring Beijing’s imperial landmarks by private car with an English-speaking guide. Mary has led guests through these sights, including the Forbidden City, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven. Entrance fees, bottled water, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, with meals extra.

“It was amazing visiting the most important Beijing highlights with Mary. My parents and I had a great time discovering the unbelievable Chinese heritage from the Forbidden city to the Lama temple and Temple of heaven and not to mention Read more”

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10.Beijing Lama Temple Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $7

Visit Beijing’s Yonghegong Lama Temple with a prepaid entrance ticket, or add an English-speaking guide such as Mina, Mike, Kevin, or Jack. See active prayer halls, incense rituals, and the famous 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha. Your QR ticket should arrive about five days before the visit.

“Mina was great to desribe the history and usage of all the buildings inside the Lama Temple, explain the religious details and provide subtleties about the treasuries like big sandal wood Buddha Martreya statue. All in good English. Lama TempRead more”

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11.Lama Temple, Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel, then visit the Lama Temple, the 54-foot sandalwood Buddha, Confucius Temple, Imperial College, and nearby hutongs. Guides such as Anne, Cassie, Mike, Ranee, and Aurora explain the sites in clear, lively English.

“Wonderful! Cassie was an excellent guide. She provided good context and explained everything perfectly! She made the day joyful.”

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12.4-Hour Private Tour: Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Guozijian Museum with Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $97

Spend three to four hours with a private English-speaking guide at Beijing’s Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Guozijian Museum. Learn about Tibetan Buddhism, Confucian education, and imperial culture, then sit down for dim sum. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with guides such as Lucy, Ana, Jessie, Jack, and Roy named in past bookings.

“We did the tour on Sept 26, 2019 in Beijing. Our female tour guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. She was a delight to be with on our tour. The dim sum restaurant our guide took us too was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the culture and the food of Beijing.”

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13.Lama Temple E-Ticket or Full-Day Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $12

Choose a self-guided Lama Temple visit with an English PDF guide, or a full-day group tour with an English-speaking guide, bus transport, the Temple of Heaven, hutongs, and Summer Palace. You’ll see Tibetan Buddhist art, imperial sites, and old Beijing lanes in one practical package.

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14.All-inclusive Private Day Trip: Hutongs, Lama Temple & Panda House with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting Beijing’s Panda House, Olympic Park, Lama Temple, hutongs, and Jingshan Park. You’ll ride a rickshaw, eat a Chinese lunch, and travel by private vehicle with pickup and drop-off included. Guides may include Linda, with driver Fang on some departures.

“I had a lovely day exploring Beijing with Linda. Visiting the pandas was a highlight and Linda made sure we arrived early to see them when they were active. There was no problem accommodating my dietary requirements. Our driver Fang was excellent in navigating the city.”

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15.Private Half-Day Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $70

Visit Beijing’s Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven with a private guide in three to four hours. You can ride the metro like a local or choose a private transfer. Expect included admission, hotel pickup, and focused explanations of the halls, altars, and priceless Buddha statue.

“Thank You Maria for a wonderful Temple experience. Great English, very knowledgeable and friendly guide.”

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