Where to visit

Where to visit in Temple of Heaven?

Beijing, China

Quick answer

The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings where Ming and Qing emperors offered annual prayers for good harvests. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, with its iconic triple-gabled circular blue-tiled roof built entirely without nails, is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.

The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings where Ming and Qing emperors offered annual prayers for good harvests. The Ha...

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A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.

01

Temple of Heaven Park Entrance

2 hours | Easy | 15 CNY in peak season, 10 CNY in off-season

02

Combo Ticket (Park Entrance + Hall of Prayer + Circular Mound Altar + Echo Wall)

3 hours | Easy | 34 CNY in peak season, 28 CNY in off-season

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Good first tap

Admire the magnificent wooden architecture of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and stand at the center of the Echo Wall.

Best time

September to November, April to June

How to reach

Take Subway Line 5 to Tiantandongmen Station (Exit A) for immediate access to the East Gate, which is the most convenient entrance.

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