Beijing Temple Of Heaven Walking Tour With Guide

I highly recommend joining this special tour; the Temple of Heaven is a truly enchanting place, renowned for its long history and stunning architecture! The Temple of Heaven was first built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1420) and served as a sacred site where Ming and Qing emperors offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for bountiful harvests. The overall layout embodies the ancient Chinese concept of ‘heaven round, earth square’, with ancient pines and cypresses encircling the site, The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests features a gilded dome and tiered eaves; the Circular Mound Altar clearly marks the centre of the heavens and produces exquisite echoes. This site embodies the philosophy of the unity of Heaven and Man. Over the past six centuries, it has held within it the ancient people’s reverence for the heavens and their hopes for bountiful harvests. Join me on this wonderful 2-hour private walking tour to experience the grandeur of this magnificent complex!

Meet at your Beijing's hotel lobby around 8AM , then take subway and reach at " tiantandongmen" station and move out from exit of " A2" , then walk to the Temple of Heaven within 1 minute. Then visit majestic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where you can admire the tiered eaves of blue glazed tiles and the exquisitely crafted wooden structure, and appreciate the grandeur of the imperial rituals held here to pray to heaven for bountiful harvests. Next, proceed to the Circular Mound Altar, where you can stand upon the ‘Centre of Heaven’ stone to experience the unique acoustic echoes and appreciate the architectural wisdom of the ancients. In just two hours, you will not only take in the sights of these classic landmarks but also quietly immerse yourself in a thousand years of ritual culture. Finally, return to the hotel by taxi or subway by yourself. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. This itinerary can be fully tailored to your requirements.