Beijing: Lama Temple & Confucius Temple Entry Tickets

Two of Beijing's oldest temples, entry sorted before you arrive

You book in advance, receive QR code tickets by email and WhatsApp, and enter both temples without waiting in line. The Lama Temple takes about an hour to walk through. The Confucius Temple another hour. No guide, no group, no pickup. Just you, two of Beijing's oldest landmarks, and the time to look at what interests you. Bring your valid passport on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lama Temple and Confucius Temple

• Provide passport and contact details
• Receive QR code tickets via email and WhatsApp
• Take subway line 5 to Yonghegong station
• Walk 5 minutes to Lama Temple entrance
• Scan QR code to enter Lama Temple
• Explore Lama Temple for about 2 hours
• Exit Lama Temple and walk 3 minutes to Confucius Temple
• Scan QR code to enter Confucius Temple
• Explore Confucius Temple

The experience

The Lama Temple sits five minutes' walk from Yonghegong subway station on line 5. You'll get your QR code tickets by email before the day starts, scan them at the gate, and move straight through without joining the queue. The temple's layout follows the same architectural lineage as the Brahma Gyalan: three lingering pagodas and five main halls arranged along a central axis, each one opening onto the next. It's the kind of place where you set your own pace, stop as long as you want in front of a particular shrine, and leave when you're ready.

After you finish at the Lama Temple, it's a three-minute walk to the Beijing Confucius Temple. Same process: scan your second QR code at the entrance and go in. The layout here is traditional: buildings symmetrical on either side of a central axis, three courtyards running through the whole complex. There's no guide talking at you, no group moving faster or slower than you'd like, no schedule to keep. You're just moving through the space on your own terms, reading what you want to read, sitting where you want to sit.

The local supplier sends both QR codes to your email, phone, and WhatsApp after you book, so you've got them backed up three ways. Bring your passport. You'll need the name, number, and expiry date at booking time, and the actual document on the day you visit. Dress is smart casual. Public transport gets you there and back, and the whole setup assumes you know how to navigate Beijing's subway system or are comfortable figuring it out.

What’s included

• Your booking includes the entrance fees for both the Lama Temple and the Beijing Confucius Temple, plus the booking service fee.
• QR code tickets are sent to your email, mobile, and WhatsApp before your visit.
• You arrange your own transport to and from the temples using Beijing's public subway system.

Options for this experience

5 options

Entry tickets only for the Lama TempleGuide in English · 08:30Booking for lama temple tickets: includes lama temple tickets only, with no guide, no car, and no hotel pickup or drop-off

Confucius temple tickets onlyGuide in English · 08:30Includes confucius temple tickets only, with no car, no guide, and no hotel pickup or drop-off

Confucius and lama temple ticketsGuide in English · 08:30Includes confucius and lama temple tickets only, with no guide, no car, and no hotel pickup or drop-off

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Group tour of the Lama Temple and HuongGuide in English · 14:30This option, the Lama Temple/Huong Group Tour, includes a tour guide and lama temple entrance fee only. Car service is not included.

Beijing Lama Temple or Confucius Temple Tickets Booking (No Tour)Guide in English · 08:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 14:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Private China Tours

Is this one for you?Right for independent travelers who want to visit Beijing's two major temples without a guide or group, and who are comfortable navigating the subway and exploring on their own schedule. The advance QR code entry means you skip the ticket lines and walk straight in.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How do I get the tickets after I book?

The local supplier sends QR code tickets to your email address, mobile number, and WhatsApp. You scan them at each temple entrance to enter.

Can I use the tickets on any day, or are they for a specific date?

Tickets are valid for the date you select at booking. Bring your passport on that day.

How long does it take to visit both temples?

The Lama Temple typically takes about an hour to walk through. The Confucius Temple is another hour. The three-minute walk between them is not included in that time.

Is there a guide included?

No. This is self-guided entry only. You explore both temples at your own pace with no tour service or guide.

What's the nearest subway station?

Yonghegong station on line 5. Exit F is closest. It's a five-minute walk to the Lama Temple entrance.

What do I need to bring on the day?

A valid passport. Dress is smart casual. Have your QR code tickets ready on your phone or printed.

Is there a dress code?

Yes, smart casual. Avoid very casual or revealing clothing out of respect for the temples.

Can I take photos inside the temples?

Photography policies are not specified in the ticket details. Check with the temple staff when you arrive.