Temple of Heaven Private Tour with Extra Scenic Spots Added On Discount Tickets

4.8

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Based on 14 reviews |

Tiantan Road, Beijing, 100061, China

Beijing

4.8 /5

14 reviews

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Option 8: Add Summer Palace

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Option1: 2 Hour-Meet at Temple

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$70.09

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Option 5: +Forbidden city

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Option6:+Forbidden City+Summer

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Overview

We offer 8 distinct tour packages for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, an iconic Ming and Qing dynasty landmark. Covering diverse combinations—from pairings with top attractions like the Forbidden City, Great Wall and Summer Palace to unique experiences such as acrobatic shows, Peking duck feasts, 2-hour customized meetings at rendezvous points, and private car transfers—our packages tailor to your preferences, making your Temple of Heaven journey richer. On your private walking tour, wander through this historic religious complex. Our guide will share stories behind its intricate architecture and spiritual symbolism, including key sites like the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar. Each package ensures a seamless, memorable experience tailored to your needs.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point, East gate of Temple of Heaven. You can reach here by taxi: 天坛东门 or subway line 5 at Tian'tan Dongmen Station. Exit A, then walk 50 meters

Pickup Information

We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking.

Language Offered

Chinese-TW

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Temple of Heaven

As a vital historical and cultural heritage site of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven is more than just its grand architectures—it holds countless stories behind every corner. Our 2-hour "Temple of Heaven Essence Tour" lets our professional guide uncover these hidden tales, and we offer 3 tailored packages to suit your needs: Package 1: Basic 2-Hour Tour – Meet your guide at the Temple of Heaven’s East Gate and dive straight into the tour. Package 2: Hotel Transfer & Comfort Tour – Enjoy round-trip private car service: your guide and driver pick you up from your hotel, ensuring a seamless experience perfect for short layovers or time-sensitive schedules. Package 3: Temple Tour + Peking Duck Experience – Combine the 2-hour temple visit with a meal at a renowned local Peking Duck restaurant near the Temple of Heaven.

Duration: 20 mins

2. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

Start by meeting your guide at the agreed spot (East Gate for Package 1; your hotel lobby for Package 2&3). Enter through the East Gate—if you visit in the morning, you’ll be greeted by the lively daily life of Beijing’s retirees: some singing folk songs, others practicing tai chi. Feel free to join in briefly to soak up the local vibe before starting the tour. First stop: the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests—the triple-eaved building that stands as the heart of the Temple of Heaven. The 38-meter-tall wooden frame, built entirely without a single nail, held together by interlocking brackets that showcase ancient Chinese craftsmanship at its finest. Your guide will draw your attention to the 28 giant wooden pillars, explaining how each set serves a symbolic purpose. After exploring the main hall, your guide will take you to the two small museums flanking the courtyard, and a small hall behind the Hall of Prayer, which was once the storage space for imperial ancestral tablets.

Duration: 30 mins

3. Danbi Bridge

Next, walk along the Danbi Bridge—a 360-meter-long raised walkway once reserved exclusively for emperors (commoners and officials were forbidden to step on it). At the end of the bridge lies the Imperial Vault of Heaven, a smaller circular building that once stored the ceremonial tablets of heaven and imperial ancestors. Your guide will explain its role in supporting the Hall of Prayer’s rituals and point out its delicate carvings.

Duration: 10 mins

4. Echo Wall

Next, you’ll arrive at the Imperial Vault of Heaven. This building was once used to store the ceremonial tablets of “Heaven” and imperial ancestors, which were moved here from the Hall of Prayer when not in use. Check out the intricate carvings of dragons and clouds on its doors, symbols of imperial authority and divine blessing. But the real highlight of this area is the Echo Wall that surrounds the courtyard, and your guide will waste no time inviting you to experience its magic. You’ll be surprised at how clearly your companion can hear it, even from across the courtyard.

Duration: 20 mins

5. Yuanqiutan

The final stop is the Circular Mound Altar, the most sacred spot in the entire complex, where emperors held grand winter solstice rituals to worship “the god of heaven” the supreme god in imperial religion. As you approach the three-tiered circular altar, your guide will explain its symbolic design. At the center of the top tier, your guide will point out the Heaven’s Heart Stone—a single, smooth round stone. You will stand on it and “communicate directly with the god of heaven.” They might even encourage you to say a quiet wish, keeping the tradition of imperial prayer alive in a gentle, personal way.

Duration: 30 mins

6. Temple of Heaven

Once the temple portion of your tour wraps up. For the basic package, your guide will summarize the key stories and details you’ve learned, then bid you farewell—leaving you free to explore the remaining grounds, like the scenic Long Corridor, on your own or exit via the South Gate. If you opted for the hotel transfer package, your private driver will be waiting nearby, and your guide will walk you to the car, confirming your route back to your hotel to ensure a smooth, worry-free journey. For the Peking Duck package, you’ll follow your guide to the nearby restaurant, and along the way, they’ll share the history of this iconic dish—how it started as a royal delicacy in imperial times before becoming a beloved staple of Chinese cuisine. Once at the restaurant, they’ll even teach you the proper way to eat it: wrapping tender slices of duck meat, crisp scallions, and sweet bean sauce in a thin pancake, so you can savor the flavors just as emperors once did.

Inclusion

Professional guide

Entrance fees for sites in your selected package-please refer to the package details for detail.

Private transfer if you select the related option

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pick up an drop off if you choose to meet at the meeting point

Private transportation

Meals

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infant (0-4 years old) is free to join

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

This product features 8 distinct packages. Select the one that best suits your needs and review the details carefully before booking.

Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

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