✨A magnificent temple in the heart of Beijing...like a palace🧊

#TravelBeijing #TravelChina #TravelChinaByYourself #tripFreeAccommodation #PostForLucky 🧊 Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) was built during the Qing Dynasty in 1694. This area was the former palace of the Fourth Prince during the reign of Emperor Kangxi Emperor, who later ascended the throne as Emperor Yongzheng. Therefore, this palace was given to the temple of the Lamas. Therefore, when walking in, you will see that this temple has a luxurious building with tiles in the same color as those used in the high palace. It is no different at all. ✨ Another highlight.. In front of the temple, there will be a nameplate written in 4 languages: Mandarin, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibetan, showing the combination of 4 cultures. Inside are enshrined Buddhas from all 3 realms: the Buddha in the past, present, and future. ✨ The highlight that you can't miss the most sacred over 200 years old ... is at Wanfuge Temple (Temple of Ten Thousand Happiness), the largest temple of this temple. Inside is enshrined a valuable treasure, which is a sculpture of Sri Ariya Maitreya. It is a Tibetan-style standing Buddha sculpture made from a single large white sandalwood tree. With a height of 26 meters (8 meters underground and 18 meters above ground), and a total weight of over 100 tons, it will leave everyone stunned and goosebumps. This sculpture has been recorded in the Guinness Book as “the world’s largest wooden Buddha carved from a single tree” 😉 ⏱️ Opening and closing hours: Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 📍Location/Directions: Take subway line 2 or line 5 to Yonghegong Station