temples in China to pray in Spring Festival

Spring Festival is almost here! According to tradition, burning incense and offering prayers in a temple at this time of year will bring you good luck for the whole year. So, whether you believe this or not, why not take a culturally exhilarating temple tour with your family over the holidays? Who knows, it may just make your Year of the Snake roar. The following offers you the top temples for your lucky and popular China tours.
1. Yonghe Temple, Beijing

Yonghe Temple, situated in the northeast part of downtown Beijing, is the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing and one of the most important lama temples in the world. It was built in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) as the residence of the Emperor Yongzheng before he ascended the throne. During the 9th year of Emperor Qian Long's reign (1744), the residence was completely converted into a lamasery. As a famous site of the Lama Buddhist sect, the temple attracts many pilgrims and travelers every day. Based on the belief that incense offerings should be made as early as possible to improve one's luck for the coming year, thousands of worshippers congregate outside the temple on Chinese New Year's Eve waiting to rush inside on the stroke of midnight. Yonghe Temple is a must-see destination for Beijing tours.
Travel tips:
Admission: 25 yuan, 12 yuan for students
Opening Hours: 09:00 --17:00
Getting there: Take Buses No. 13, 62, 116, 117, 684, or take subway Line 2 or 5 to Yonghegong Lama Temple Station, Exit C.
2. Wutai Mountain, Shanxi

Standing at the northeast part of Shanxi Province, Wutai Mountain, along with Emei Mountain in Sichuan, Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang, and Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui, is one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism. As the dojo of the Bodhisattva Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of wisdom, the mountain is famous not only in China, but also in Japan, India, Nepal and other neighboring countries. Thousands of students and their parents flock to Wutai to pray for good luck and a bright future during the pre-exam season, especially before the National College Entrance Examination.
Travel tips:
Admission: 168 yuan (Apr. --Oct.), 145 yuan (Nov. --Mar.)
Opening hours: 6:30 -- 20:00
Getting there: Take long-distance buses from Yingze Street in Taiyuan, Xinzhou City or Wutai County.
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