The 12 Best Lama Temple Tours in Beijing, Side by Side

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

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

Spend about eight hours visiting Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, and Summer Palace by air-conditioned vehicle. Admission and Peking duck lunch are included. Guides such as Jay, Jimmy, Yan, and Sean are known for clear explanations and practical help. Expect a busy day, plenty of walking, and a finish at the Summer Palace.

“Wonderful experience with our tour operator Jimmy. He was able to explain in details all the temples we visited. Lunch was amazing and the atmosphere of the group was amazing”

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

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

Join an English-speaking Mubus guide such as Joy, Jimmy, Shannon, or Andy for a full day at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, hutongs, and Summer Palace. Expect clear historical explanations, bus transfers, local lunch time, and plenty of walking. The day may finish near the Bird’s Nest, so confirm the final drop-off when booking.

“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

This 10 to 11-hour Beijing tour combines imperial monuments with a rickshaw ride through old Hutong alleys. An English-speaking guide such as Michael, Lucy, or Helen leads a group of about 12, with hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and headsets included. It skips shopping stops, leaving more time for sightseeing.

“A fun tour. Guide Michael Ren and driver Mr Chiang were very good. Not sure if the rickshaw ride added much to the tour but didn't mind it. Would take the tour again”

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4.Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) Admission Ticket

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

Explore Beijing’s Yonghe Temple independently with a $10 advance ticket arranged by PANDA144. Walk through imperial courtyards, Tibetan Buddhist halls, cultural exhibitions, and the famous 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha. Your ticket arrives by email or WhatsApp, with a short guide to help you find the correct entrance and complete security checks.

“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 Beijing’s Lama Temple, Summer Palace and Panda Garden with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha, stroll palace grounds, eat a Chinese lunch and watch a silk-making demonstration. Guides such as William, Mary, Alice and Cathy have received especially warm praise, but shopping stops and paid extras can stretch the day.

“I highly recommend this tour. The Summer Palace and Lama Temple were amazing and our tour guide, William, was fantastic. He is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The lunch was also very good.”

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6.Yonghe Lama Temple Entry Ticket

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

Use the correct QR code from your email or WhatsApp and your passport to enter Beijing’s Yonghe Lama Temple. This two-hour self-guided visit takes you through China’s largest and best-preserved lamasery, with subway access at Yonghegong Station. The $9 ticket includes booking service and flexible cancellation.

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

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

Use your main entrance ticket to visit Beijing’s Lama Temple, also called Yonghe Temple, for one day. Expect ornate Han Chinese and Tibetan architecture, incense-filled halls, local prayer rituals, and the remarkable 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from one sandalwood tree. Book at least 24 hours ahead. A guide is not included.

“Très beau temple, dans un quartier de Hutongs à visiter également !”

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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 visiting the Panda House, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven. Guides such as Lucy, Bobo, Jun, Linda Shi, and Daniel have helped guests manage busy sites, explain Chinese history, and adjust the day when needed. Lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, transport, and hotel pickup are included, with vegetarian food available by request.

“Daniel was a good guide he took very good care of us and explained everything about everywhere we went, it was good to use the subways which is a convenient way to get places, lots of walking and had a very nice lunch which Daniel showed us”

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9.Lama Temple, Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum

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

Meet an English-speaking guide at your Beijing hotel, then visit Lama Temple, the Temple of Confucius, and Guozijian Museum. You’ll see a 54-foot sandalwood Buddha, observe local worship, and walk quiet hutong lanes. Guides such as Anne, Cassie, Mike, Ranee, and Aurora have led highly praised tours. Choose subway, taxi, or private car transport.

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

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10.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 spend a full day with an English-speaking guide at the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, old hutongs, and Summer Palace. The group tour includes entry tickets and round-trip bus transport, with a 17:30 drop-off at Bird’s Nest Stadium.

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11.Lama Temple Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $11

Choose a self-guided Yonghe Lama Temple visit with an English PDF, or join an English-speaking guide for a full day at the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutongs, and Summer Palace. The guided option includes bus transport and entrance tickets, while the independent option is better for a short, flexible stop. Peking Duck lunch and an optional waterway cruise cost extra.

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12.Beijing lama Temple Or Confucius Temple Tickets Reservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 2 - 11 hours · from $16

You receive a QR ticket for Beijing’s Lama Temple, with an optional visit to the nearby Confucius Temple and upgraded guided options. Follow Line 5 to Lama Temple Station, Exit F, walk five minutes, and scan your ticket at the gate. The base price is $16 per person, but Confucius Temple admission may cost extra.

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