Private Temple of Heaven walking tour

Meet your guide by Metro Line 5 East Gate of Temple of Heaven(Tian tan dong men Station Exit A2 ) at 8:30a.m.

Proceed to the Temple of Heaven, the place where the Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. It is located in the southern part of Beijing, and had been one of the most holy places for the whole country for more than five centuries. It used as a complex of sacrificial buildings for the Ming and Qing emperors.

The park is so huge. You are advised to wear your most comfortable shoes. For summer time, be ready to bring an umbrella for sun protection, and bottles of water. Inside the huge park, there is a lovely temple complex, which is composed of three main parts – Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar sitting along an axis from south to north.

Don't miss the Cypress Grove. Old cypress trees are worth having a close look. Some of the cypresses are more than 600 years old. Dr Henry Kissinger, when he visited the temple, stated that while the USA could recreate the Temple of Heaven if it desired, it could not create the trees!

Temple of Heaven Opening Hours

1. The main buildings inside the park：

From March 1 to June 30： 8：00 – 17：30

From July 1 to October 31： 8：00- 18：00

From November 1 to February 28： 8：00 – 17：00

Kindly reminder: Through tickets selling is stopped at 16:00

2. Please carry passport with you and buy the ticket at the ticket office