Temple of Heaven Private Tour with Extra Scenic Spots Added On

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Beijing, China

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a private walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism. Visit the Hall of Prayer of Good Harvests, where emperors prayed for fruitful harvests, and see the Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and more. Plus, stroll around the temple park, seeing Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises. Entrance fees and hotel pickup included.

Temple of Heaven walking tour in Beijing
Tour the UNESCO-listed altar complex, used by Ming and Qing emperors to pray to heaven
Explore the park to see China’s older citizens performing morning exercises
View the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where the emperors prayed for good harvests
Admire the Imperial Vault of Heaven, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound Altar
Learn about the prayer rituals and beliefs of the emperors
Admission and hotel pickup included

What's Included

Professional guide
Private transfer if you select the related option
Entrance fees for sites in your selected package-please refer to the package details for detail.

Gratuities
Hotel pick up an drop off if you choose to meet at the meeting point
Private transportation

If you choose the hotel pick up on foot, then please pay your own transportation fee
Meals

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking.

Meeting point

天坛公园售票处
China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 天坛东路邮政编码: 100061
Meeting point, East gate of Temple of Heaven. You can reach here by taxi: 天坛东门 or subway line 5 at Tian'tan Dongmen Station. Exit A, then walk 50 meters

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet your guide in your hotel lobby at your preferred time, and begin your tour of the extensive imperial altar complex, whose origins stretch back nearly 600 years.

Stroll around the temple’s leafy park, and see Beijing’s elderly enjoying their morning exercises, dances, and martial arts. As you watch, learn about retirement in China and the daily lives of its older citizens.

Next, make your way to the temple showpiece: the 15th-century Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Constructed without a single nail, this magnificent circular wooden building boasts three blue-tile roofs and an ornate interior. Take a look around and hear how China’s emperors came here to pray for bountiful harvests.

Visit the Danbi Bridge, the temple’s main pathway, and pass the Emperors’ Changing Room, where the royals dressed for their prayers. See the 9-Dragon Juniper, a 500-year-old tree resembling climbing dragons; and visit the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where Ming- and Qing-era emperors worshipped heaven during the winter solstice.

Admire the richly decorated vault pavilion with its surrounding Echo Wall, and see the Circular Mound Altar, where sacrifices were offered to the gods.

Afterward, your tour concludes when your guide leaves you at the temple’s South Gate.

Temple of Heaven

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Danbi Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Echo Wall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yuanqiutan

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Heaven (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Infant (0-4 years old) is free to join
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
This product features 8 distinct packages. Select the one that best suits your needs and review the details carefully before booking.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 13 reviews

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My wife and I had a great time on...

Jason H, May 2018

My wife and I had a great time on our tour with Ye Qing. She was very knowledgeable about the Temple of Heaven and China in general. She showed us around and gave us advice on different places we should visit near our hotel. She was extremely friendly and spoke great English. I would definitely recommend using Ye Qing on another tour!

Our guide Jimmy was very enthusiastic...

Najla A, Apr 2018

Our guide Jimmy was very enthusiastic and delightful during this tour. He gave us an extensive overview of the history of this beautiful place. The tour was relaxed and fit our schedule quite nicely.

This 2 hour tour was great as it...

Louise C, Jun 2017

This 2 hour tour was great as it allowed flexibility with our schedule. Qing was very informative and great company. I would definitely book Qing again to show me the sights.

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