Private Tour

Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This 3-hour tour includes a 1-hour Tai Chi class and the tour of the Temple of Heaven. The temple is located in the southeast of Beijing downtown with a very exquisite design. In the past dynasties of ancient China, emperors would hold ceremony of worshiping the Heaven and pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests. The main building in the temple is the "Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest".

Note: Your tour can be started from either 9am or 2pm. Preferably in the morning since it appears to be more lively and more things to see in The Temple of Heaven.

Highlight

- visit the local citizen's most popular exercise place, see their various exercise forms

- follow the English speaking excellent Tai Chi master learn authentic Tai Chi forms

- In-depth culture-based martial art study, understand the indigenous philosophies- Taoism, Yiching, Ying Yang ideas etc.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 10 years

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Please kindly leave your Beijing local contact number if available

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship Heaven and pray for good harvest.It covers a space of 273 hectares in all. Built first in 1420, the Temple of Heaven is a grand and magnificent masterpiece of architecture with a formal and solemn environment.

40 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Professional Tai Chi master instruction

Licensed, private, local guide

Temple entrance ticket

Gratuities

Transportation to/from attractions

Options

Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour

Tai Chi class
Duration: 3 hours
Tempe oF Heaven

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Memorable experience
P7312STchristopherg,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this! We had a fascinating and fun few hours with Eric understanding some of the context of the stunning Temple of Heaven, its buildings, and of course TaiChi. Eric was very friendly, interesting and knowledgeable about lots of things we wanted to know!
Very happy I booked this tour!!!
Discover36718663412,,Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eric is a great guide and speaks English very well! He knows a lot of fascinating stories and facts about the Temple of Heaven and the park around it. The Tai Chi lesson was amazing and inspired me to take regular lessons in the future. I highly recommend this tour!!!
a taste of TaiChi
Rudy C,,Aug 24, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have frequently encouraged people to try TaiChi, and always said "one day" I'll try it myself. Well, my first lesson in the park at Temple of Heaven, led by a master, was truly informative and encouraging to continue.
This was super awesome. Our guide...
Sisakazi V,,Jan 2, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was super awesome. Our guide was great and he was really helpful. He took us to the Pearl market which is right across the road from the temple of heaven. I highly recommend you do this when you visit China....
The tai chi class was great and the...
Jana B,,Sep 1, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tai chi class was great and the Temple of Heaven very beautiful. I also loved the art studio where the tai chi class was taught. I bought several things there.