Temple of Heaven
Location
No. 1, Dongli A, Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Reasons to visit
· When visiting, generally enter through the south gate, enter through the north gate (or east gate), visit the Circle Mound, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Danbi Bridge, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and Huangqian Hall in order, and then leave.
Opening Hours
- 06:00-22:00; last admission time: 21:00 (Tuesday-Sunday, April 1st - October 31st)
·The Temple of Heaven is a special altar used by emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship heaven, pray for rain and pray for a good harvest. It is divided into two parts: the inner altar and the outer altar. The main ones include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Hall of Emperor Qian.
·In addition to admiring the exquisite architecture of each hall, the ingenious designs such as the echo wall and the three-tone stone are also impressive for the wisdom of the ancients.
· When visiting, generally enter through the south gate, enter through the north gate (or east gate), visit the Circle Mound, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Danbi Bridge, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and Huangqian Hall in order, and then leave.
·Every year around April, February orchids fill the Temple of Heaven, and you can experience the rich countryside atmosphere without leaving the city.
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