Beijing Travel Guide
The Temple of Heaven, a magnificent complex that carries the ancient Chinese culture of offering sacrifices to heaven, is one of the must-see attractions in Beijing. It is not only a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests, but also a treasure of ancient Chinese architectural art.
**I. Itinerary Planning
***Recommended Tour Time: Half a Day to One Day
***Best Season: Spring and Autumn (April-May, September-October), with pleasant climate and beautiful scenery***Opening Hours:
*Peak Season (April 1-October 31): 6:00-22:00 (No Admission at 21:00)
*Off-season (November 1-March 31 of the following year): 6:30-22:00 (No Admission at 21:00)***Ticket Price:
*Peak Season: 15 Yuan (Combined Ticket 34 Yuan, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Circular Mound)
*Off-season: 10 Yuan (Combined Ticket 28 Yuan, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, Circular Mound)
**II. Recommended Tour Route**
1.**Enter the Garden from the South Gate: Entering from the South Gate, the first thing that comes into view is the magnificent Circular Mound Altar. This is where the emperor offered sacrifices to heaven during the winter solstice. The three-tier circular white marble platform symbolizes the "round sky and square earth".
2. **Huangqiongyu: Go north along the Danbi Bridge and you will arrive at Huangqiongyu where the tablets for offering sacrifices to the gods are stored. The famous Whispering Gallery is located here, where you can experience the magical echo phenomenon.
3. **Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: Continue northward and pass through the Qinian Gate, and the iconic building of the Temple of Heaven - the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests - will stand before you. This three-tiered circular hall was where the emperor held ceremonies to pray for a good harvest. The 28 golden nanmu pillars in the hall symbolize the 28 constellations and are extremely exquisite.
4. **Seven-Star Stone: The Seven-Star Stone on the east side of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a relic from the Ming Dynasty. It is said to be a meteorite, symbolizing the Big Dipper.
5. **Zhai Palace: Finally, you can visit the Zhai Palace where the emperor fasted and bathed before offering sacrifices to heaven, and feel the solemnity and dignity of royal life. **3. Tips for playing
***Book in advance: It is recommended to book tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line.
***Dress comfortably: The Temple of Heaven is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
***Pay attention to sun protection: Pay attention to sun protection when traveling in summer, you can bring a parasol, hat, etc.
***Respect the culture: The Temple of Heaven is an important cultural heritage. Please keep quiet and do not make loud noises when visiting.
***Experience features: You can rent an audio guide to learn more about the history and culture of the Temple of Heaven. **Four. Recommended nearby food
***Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant (Temple of Heaven): Taste authentic Beijing roast duck.
***Huguosi Snacks (Tianqiao Branch): Experience the old Beijing specialties, such as douzhier, jiaoquan, aiwowo, etc. **V. Transportation Guide
***Subway: Take Subway Line 5 to "Temple of Heaven East Gate" Station and exit at Exit A2.
***Bus: Take bus No. 6, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 43, 60, 116, 128, 525, 599, 684, 685, 687, 707, 723, 729, Special Bus No. 11, Special Bus No. 12 Inner Ring, Special Bus No. 12 Outer Ring, Night Bus No. 20 Inner Ring, Night Bus No. 20 Outer Ring, Night Bus No. 24 and get off at "Temple of Heaven" station.
The Temple of Heaven, this ancient complex that carries the Chinese civilization, let us give it our support.