Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
4.5
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Parks • Religious Sites • Government Buildings
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Built in 1420 with a total area of 270 acres, this is the largest building for religious worship in China, which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest.
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richiel747
Richmond, Canada328 contributions
Jan 2022
Beautiful and peaceful visit to the Temple of Heaven. It was busy on New Years Day and many come to pray at the beginning of the New Year. With Covid restrictions in place, we could not buy a ticket via WeChat however we were able to pay for the ticket in cash when we arrived on site. As a visitor, you do need your passport number to visit the site. The history is incredible and it provides great insight to the spiritual side of ancient times. The buildings are amazing and if you time you visit right when the light is low, the sun lights up the interiors so you can really appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of these buildings. You can race around and see the buildings or spend a lot of time wandering around.
Written 1 January 2022
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KodoDrummer
Yekaterinburg, Russia64,085 contributions
Nov 2021
I frequently visit to immerse myself in the history and culture of the Ming Dynasty. This is a large complex on about 2.7 square hectares, originally constructed from 1406 to 1420.
Written 7 December 2021
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Malgorzata
11,025 contributions
Oct 2020
The Temple of Heaven, founded in the first half of the 15th century, is a dignified complex of fine cult buildings set in gardens and surrounded by historic pine woods. An example of wooden Chinese architecture. The 40-meter-long circular Pavilion of Prayer for the Annual Harvest, which does not use nails, is an example of Confucian architecture that dates back to the Ming era. In its overall layout and that of its individual buildings, it symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven, the human world and God's world. A beautiful place, extremely charming, peaceful and unique. Worth seeing.
Written 29 September 2021
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Bobby Prince
Shandong, China302 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
This place is huge, There are several temples to explore. You will do a lot of walking. Overall, it's a great place!
Written 20 August 2021
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Jo-Ann
Washington15,418 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Hugeeeee place to walk and explore. Lovely architecture and an historical place in Beijing. Lots of photo opportunities here! The temples here were visited by emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties to pray for good harvest.
Written 29 May 2021
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Ailton007
Seattle, WA796 contributions
May 2021
Beautiful and expansive grounds with the actual Temple as the highlight. As a foreigner, make sure you buy tickets on WeChat (follow their official account) in advance and carry your passport with you. Easy to then just have your QR code scanned and get in. Don't just go and hope you get tickets. While crowded, grounds are vast and you can check our gardens, other temples, courtyards, altars etc. We were lucky and caught sunshine which made for great pictures. Definitely do when in Beijing.
Written 9 May 2021
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English Bunny
Valenciennes, France25 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
It's pretty but the fee to see it is too much, and you're quickly bored. It's fine if you want to go for touristy pictures but it doesn't offer anything more, and looks dull on a grey day
Written 27 March 2021
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Katherine D
Cambridge, MA199 contributions
Mar 2020
We loved that there was a park surrounding the temple, and people going about their normal routines. It was great to feel connected to the locals in the park, and then be able to tour one of the top attractions in Beijing. This was our first stop in Beijing. I definitely recommend researching what gate you want to start from (we did south to north). Lots of accessible restrooms.
Written 22 February 2021
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Zarza's Travels
China376 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Learning the history of this temple was fascinating, the number of times it had had to have been rebuilt / restored. The intricacies of the echo stone, and the boxes inside were fascinating to learn about.
Written 1 January 2021
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TerryOmaha
Omaha194 contributions
We will be staying at the Novetel Peace hotel. About how far is the Temple of Heaven from the hotel? Walkable or not?
Thank you
710gayleb
St Pete Beach16 contributions
I think you got a lot of answers here. Prepare to walk a lot. Think we walked about 7 - 8 miles a day. Prepare! Get good shoes
CyprusTheresa
Cyprus80 contributions
Hi,
I read that early morning exercises start at 6am at the Temple of Heaven. Do all the people leave after one hour, or can you see people exercising for somewhat longer?
Kim M
Toronto, Canada67 contributions
Hi there....we visited the later in the day too, so we just saw the seniors all playing cards in the park.....but yes, we saw the dancing in groups in a small park just outside our hotel in Beijing the first night we were there....
Martha Z
Hong Kong, China19 contributions
Hello!
I am planning to go Beijing and the Temple of Heaven soon, it will be my first trip in China.
Can I buy a ticket online to avoid queuing for a long time? or maybe the queue is not very long?
Any advice will be widely appreciated!
Thank you!
EllaPeach
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort11 contributions
I traveled to the temple of heaven on my own not knowing any Chinese and was easily able to buy a ticket at the gate. There are several levels of tickets to the temple of heaven but I would recommend just getting the one that lets you have entry into all parts. You’re really not talking much money to begin with. We didn’t take any commercial tours as we had a Chinese friend with us for the rest of our tour throughout Beijing. Should you desire to walk through chairman Mao’ tomb to view his body, keep in mind that it’s free however you cannot take any backpacks or packages in with you. Audio guides are available in many tourist sites and I would recommend doing them as the English explanations in many states are very poor and leave you wondering what they’re trying to inform you off. The Temple of Heaven had the best English signage. Keep your passport with you as many places want to see that document. An additional vantages it proves your age and if by any chance you happen to be 65 or older you get in free many places. Don’t worry about trying to see everything as you simply can’t. Just enjoy what you see with what time you have and don’t stress out. Have a fun trip.
amanda a
3 contributions
Hi there, would the Temple of Heaven be open on 25 Dec 2018 Christmas Day?
Sheri102
Mons, Belgium86 contributions
Opening time
Gate:6:00-22:00
The scenic spots inside the Temple of Heaven:
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
Sonia C
20 contributions
Hola!
He leÃdo que para entrar al recinto o dentro son diferentes horarios. No estoy de vacaciones allÃ, solo hago una escala. Se puede ver algo si solo entrar al recinto? Que es lo que se ve cuando comprar la entrada?
Gracias
Weltenbummler-hoch-2
Stuttgart, Germany218 contributions
Hallo! Auch wenn Sie nur einen Zwischenstopp machen, lohnt es sich ein Ticket zu kaufen. Das Gelände ist weitläufig und man kann dort so viel Zeit verbringen, wie man hat. Von außen ist fast nichts einsehbar. Es lohnt sich!
stefania
Bologna, Italy136 contributions
buona sera Luisa,
ho visto che da poco hai visitato il tempio del cielo, potresti indicarmi il prezzo del biglietto, e sa hai voglia anche i prezzi delle attrazioni principali che hai visitato a pechino? io sarò in cina ad agosto e volevo prepararmi sulle spese!
grazie
Stefania
Giorgio T
Monleale1,415 contributions
Ciao, il prezzo del biglietto d'ingresso del Tempio del Cielo è 35 RMB, circa 5 €. Il costo dei biglietti d'ingresso mediamente varia dai 20 ai 45 €. 45€ è il costo d'ingresso della città proibita senza guida. A Novembre sono entrato con una guida per necessità , perché la fila era lunghissima. La guida costa 400 RMB, indipendentemente dal numero di persone. Massimo mio costo: Grande Muraglia a Mutianiu 180 RMB, ingresso, funivia e bus.
Buon Viaggio ! Giorgio
dorachicago
chicago95 contributions
any tour operator that you can recommend to visit the temple in the afternoon and then see the city by night?
Andy
Burleigh Heads, Australia1,237 contributions
My wife & I are DYI travellers. There really is no need to pay for a guided tour of the Temple of Heaven and the Tiantan Park. You just need give yourself enough time to see the majority of the park and its highlights. We spent a good 4hrs, an entire morning exploring this wonderful place. Be prepared to do a lot of walking when visiting any/all of Beijing's historical attractions. Beijing is huge and you cannot expect to see it all in only a day or 2. There are plenty of online guides to assist you in planning a visit to this city. We use Visit a City to help us plan our days in most cities we visit. Cheers...
Frequently Asked Questions about Temple of Heaven
- Temple of Heaven is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 17:00
- Temple of Heaven admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost £4.06, while a popular guided tour starts around £4.06 per person. See all 655 Temple of Heaven tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Temple of Heaven can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 655 Temple of Heaven tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Temple of Heaven:
- (0.00 km) 99 Youxuan Beijing Tiantan North Gate
- (0.03 km) Tiantan Wancheng Hotel
- (0.15 km) Beijing Haoyuan Hotel
- (0.13 km) Qianlong Hotel
- (0.13 km) Tanbei Hotel
- Restaurants near Temple of Heaven:
- (0.11 km) Dong Lai Shun Restaurant (TianTan)
- (0.13 km) Lao CiQi Kou DouZhi Er(TianTan)
- (0.26 km) YuShan FanZhuang
- (1.58 km) Alice's Tea House
- (0.51 km) Lao Hu Ji MinSu Restaurant (ZhuShiKou)
- Attractions near Temple of Heaven:
- (0.00 km) Echo Wall
- (0.65 km) Beijing Vivie Tour
- (0.78 km) U China Travel
- (0.80 km) Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
- (1.68 km) Sunny Personal Tours