The 15 Best Lama Temple Tours in Beijing

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring three major Beijing sights with an English-speaking guide, then sit down to Peking Duck lunch. Guides such as Jay, Jimmy, Sean, Yan, and Ellie are praised for clear explanations and helpful local advice. Expect long walks, a group of up to 35, and a final stop at the Summer Palace rather than a downtown drop-off.

“We did this tour on 1.5 and even if it was very crowded, our guide Philip could explain us all the important information regarding the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace!”

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Beijing with an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Jimmy, Shannon, or Andy. See the Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, old hutong lanes, and Summer Palace, with an optional waterway cruise. Expect a busy schedule, long walks, shared bus transport, 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 exploring Beijing with an English-speaking guide and a group of about 12. Visit the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through hutong lanes, see Lama Temple, and walk the Summer Palace. Guides such as Michael, Lucy, and Helen have been praised for clear English, history, humor, and practical help.

“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

Explore Beijing’s Yonghe Temple independently with a reserved admission ticket. You’ll pass through imperial courtyards, Tibetan Buddhist halls, exhibition rooms, and the famous 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha. Your passport details are required for real-name booking, and the provider sends confirmation by email or WhatsApp.

“For such a small complex the temple was very cool to see. Very interesting, definitely worth visiting.”

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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, lunch, transport and entrance fees included. Guides such as William, Mary, Cathy and Cynthia have earned praise for clear explanations. Expect a busy day, optional boat rides, and possible silk, pearl or tea shopping stops.

“I really enjoyed the tour and was lucky to be the only person so it turned into a private tour with Suzanne my local guide. Suzanne also took me to the Olympic Village since we had extra time available which was not on the itinerary.”

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6.Yonghe Lama Temple Entry Ticket

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

Use your correct booking QR code and passport to enter Beijing’s Yonghe Lamasery, the city’s principal Buddhist temple. Allow about two hours to see its halls and grounds at your own pace. The ticket includes booking service, skip-the-ticket-line entry, wheelchair access, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.

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

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

Visit Beijing’s Lama Temple, or Yonghe Temple, with a one-day main entrance ticket. You’ll see Han Chinese and Tibetan design, incense-filled halls, prayer activity, and an 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from one sandalwood tree. This is a ticket-only visit, not a guided tour, so allow time to explore at 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 guide visiting Beijing’s Panda House, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven. Guides such as Lucy, Jun, Bobo, and Linda Shi are praised for clear explanations and flexible help. Expect a full day, plenty of walking, private transport, entrance fees, and an optional Chinese lunch.

“Great tour! Our guide, Bobo, took us around the city from the Temple of Heaven, to the Summer Palace, the panda bears in Beijing zoo and the Llama Temple. The tour was very informative and we would have felt absolutely lost without her. She took care of everything and all we had to do was enjoy the experience - thank you very much. Bobo!”

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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 grandest sights with a private car, driver, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide such as Mary. Your route covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Lama Temple, and Temple of Heaven. Entrance fees and bottled water are included, while meals and souvenirs are up to you.

“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

Enter Beijing’s Yonghegong Lama Temple with a prepaid admission ticket, or choose a private English-speaking guide such as Mina, Mike, Kevin, or Jack. Walk through former Qing royal grounds that now serve Tibetan Buddhist worship, receive incense for the ritual, and see the famous 18-meter sandalwood Maitreya Buddha. Your QR ticket is sent about five days before your visit.

“Prenotazione per 2 persone facile e qr code funzionanti. Comunicazione facile e veloce. Consigliato.”

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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 Lama Temple, home to a 54-foot sandalwood Maitreya Buddha. Continue through quiet hutong lanes to the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, then finish among local streets near Wudaoying Hutong. Choose taxi, subway, or private car, with an optional dim sum meal.

“Very good tour guide. Aurora has been explained every detail in a understandable and easy way and the tour became more interesting.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $97

Visit Beijing’s Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Guozijian Museum with a private English-speaking guide. Choose a morning tour with dim sum lunch or an afternoon visit with dinner. Guides such as Lucy, Jessie, Ana, Jack, and Roy have led past departures. Hotel pickup is offered, but return transport and some transit costs depend on the option you book.

“Rich in culture and history tour! If you want to know more of the Chinese culture, this tour is a must for you. Our English tour guide Ana is well verse on the different stories in the past.”

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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 join a full-day group tour to the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, hutongs, and Summer Palace. The guided option includes bus transport, entrance tickets, and an English-speaking guide, with a 5:30 p.m. return near Bird’s Nest Stadium.

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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 and driver, watching pandas eat breakfast, visiting Lama Temple, riding a rickshaw through Beijing’s hutongs, and climbing Jingshan Hill for Forbidden City views. Lunch, hotel transport, bottled water, and listed admission fees are included. Linda and driver Fang are named in one guest account.

“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

Spend three to four hours exploring Beijing’s Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven with a private guide. See the enormous Maidala Buddha, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound Altar. Hotel pickup and admission are included, while transport depends on whether you choose the metro or private transfer option.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable of the places we visited. Since we only had a few hours, he made sure that we were able to see all the famous temples and kept us on time for our flight.”

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