How much does it cost to visit the Temple of Heaven?
High Season(April 1st – October 31st）
| Combo tickets（prayer hall，echo wall and Circular Mound Altar） | |
|---|---|
| Adults （18+） | $7.99 |
| Child(6-18) | $3.99 |
How long does it take to visit the Temple of Heaven?
2-3 hours
The Temple Of Heaven imperial complex overall is really big but the layout is pretty simple compared to other places like The Summer Palace. But there are still quite a few attractions to see on your visit and you should set aside at least 2-3 hours to explore the entire temple grounds.
How do you visit the Temple of Heaven?
If you visit the Temple of Heaven through the east gate, you take subway line 5 to Tiantan Dongmen Station (East Gate of Temple of Heaven) and then take exit A, close to the East Gate entrance to Temple of Heaven. For the public buses to the east gate, you may try bus 6, 35, 36, 39, 41, 43…
Why should I visit the Temple of Heaven?
While visiting the Temple of Heaven, tourists get to experience the grand praying ceremony of ancient emperors, as well as observe the ingenious designs such as the Echo Wall and the Triple Sound Stones. The wisdom of the ancient craftsmen will not fail to impress you.
What is inside the Temple of Heaven?
The Temple of Heaven is an axial arrangement of Circular Mound Altar to the south open to the sky with the conically roofed Imperial Vault of Heaven immediately to its north. This is linked by a raised sacred way to the circular, three-tiered, conically roofed Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests further to the north.
How old is the Temple of Heaven?
602Temple of Heaven / Age (c. 1420)
What religion is the Temple of Heaven?
Taoist temple
The Temple of Heaven, a Taoist temple, covers nearly three km² and hosts three main structures: The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (祈年殿), The Imperial Vault of Heaven (皇穹宇), The Circular Mound Altar (圜丘坛).
Can you go inside the Temple of Heaven?
While visitors can approach the hall and walk around it completely, please be aware that tourists are not allowed to enter the hall. There are several types of tickets available at the ticket window. Be sure to buy the through ticket, which includes entry to both the park and the inside temples and halls.
What religion is practiced in the Temple of Heaven?
The Temple of Heaven, a Taoist temple, covers nearly three km² and hosts three main structures: The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (祈年殿), The Imperial Vault of Heaven (皇穹宇), The Circular Mound Altar (圜丘坛).
What’s inside the Temple of Heaven?
How big is the temple in heaven?
It is one of the world’s largest medieval wooden structures: 38 meters (125 ft) tall and 36 meters (118 ft) wide, built completely without nails. Its original name was ‘The Hall of Great Sacrifice’.
What to do at the temple of Heaven?
The Temple of Heaven is divided into two parts – public park area and tourist area. The public area now serves as an entertaining and morning exercise place for locals, and is open from early morning to later night.
How long does it take to visit the temple of Heaven?
The visit of Temple of Heaven takes about 1~2 hours, so it is usually recommended to tour with other sites in Beijing city, such as the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace or Hutongs as a full day tour package which has covered convenient and private transfer to and around the Temple of Heaven.
How old is the temple of Heaven in Beijing?
First built in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), the Temple of Heaven was enlarged and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming emperor Jiajing and the Qing emperor Qianlong.
Where is Temple of Heaven located?
Temple of Heaven is located in the south-east of the Forbidden City. It covers an area of 273 hectares which is four times larger than the Forbidden City.