Private Tour

Beijing Sightseeing Small Group Tours: Temple of Heaven Tour

Overview

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join our Beijing Sightseeing Small Group Tour to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of Ming dynasty architecture and spiritual heritage. This iconic site was once where emperors worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests, symbolizing the connection between the celestial and earthly realms. On this guided tour, you'll explore the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, known for its magnificent design and wooden structure built without nails, as well as the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar. Traveling with a small group ensures a more personalized experience with deeper cultural insights. Walk through peaceful gardens and historic courtyards as your guide shares stories of imperial rituals, architectural marvels, and the symbolic meaning behind each structure. This tour is perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and those who wish to explore one of Beijing’s most revered sightseeing destinations.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The correct passport full name and passport number must be filled in when you place this order.

After placing your order, pay attention to the confirmation letter

During the travel day, your passport will be your access ticket.

Upon arrival to present your passport at Parking Lot 1 and take the shuttle bus to the foot of the Great Wall for around 5-8 minutes.

Get off the bus and walk up 100 meters to reach the entrance of the Great Wall. It will take a 5-minute walk from the shuttle bus stop to the entrance area. Present your passport again to access it.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned bus (if option selected)

English speaking tour guide

Entrance ticket to the Mutianyu Greatwall(If option selected)

Entrance ticket to the Temple of Heaven

Free shuttle bus within Mutianyu Greatwall (if option selected)

Cable car 140rmb per person(optional)

Toboggan 140rmb per person(optional)

Personal expenses

What To Expect

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks, celebrated for its profound historical, cultural, and architectural significance. It was once the sacred site where emperors held elaborate ceremonies to pray for good harvests and divine guidance. This UNESCO World Heritage site reflects ancient Chinese cosmology, with its round structures symbolizing heaven and square bases representing earth. The complex features stunning architecture, including the famous Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, an elegant wooden structure built entirely without nails. Surrounded by tranquil gardens and century-old cypress trees, the Temple of Heaven offers a peaceful retreat from the city and a glimpse into China’s spiritual traditions. Its precise layout, symbolic design, and imperial rituals reveal the deep connection between heaven, earth, and the emperor in traditional Chinese belief. A must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, and Chinese culture.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Included