Private Temple of Heaven Walking Tour

Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a private walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism. Visit the Hall of Prayer of Good Harvests, where emperors prayed for fruitful harvests, and see the Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and more. Plus, stroll around the temple park, seeing Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises.

Your tour guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at your preferred time, then heading to Beijing’s UNESCO-protected Temple of Heaven and begin your tour of the extensive imperial altar complex, whose origins stretch back nearly 600 years.  Stroll around the temple’s leafy park, and see Beijing’s elderly enjoying their morning exercises, dances, and martial arts. As you watch, learn about retirement in China and the daily lives of its older citizens.

Next, make your way to the temple showpiece: the 15th-century Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Constructed without a single nail, this magnificent circular wooden building boasts three blue-tile roofs and an ornate interior. Take a look around and hear how China’s emperors came here to pray for bountiful harvests. You will also visit a museum to get a deep understanding about this impressive building.

Stroll along the Danbi Bridge, the temple’s main pathway, and pass the Emperors’ Changing Room, where the royals dressed for their prayers.

Learn the stories of the 9-Dragon Juniper, a 500-year-old tree resembling climbing dragons; test how echo works at the Echo Wall and visit the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where Ming- and Qing-era emperors worshipped heaven during the winter solstice.

Admire the richly decorated vault pavilion with its surrounding Echo Wall, and see the Circular Mound Altar, where sacrifices were offered to the gods. Afterward, your tour concludes when your guide leaves you at the temple’s South Gate. Your tour guide will help you to find a taxi to your next destination (at your own cost)

• 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

• Private Tour with Transfer
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  Tour including entry ticket to Tempe of Heaven, private car to pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel
  Pickup included
• Walking Tour+Peking Duck A
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  Temple+Market+Peking Duck : Spend 2 Hours to visit the Temple of Heaven, shopping at the Pearl Market, enjoy the delicious Peking Duck lunch or dinner
  Walking Tour+Peking Duck A : Hotel pick up on foot is included, but transportation fee to the attraction is at your own cost.
  Pickup included
• Private Tour without Transfer
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  Hotel pickup on foot is included in this option, but the transportation fee to Temple of Heaven is at your own cost.
  Pickup included
• Meet at the meeting point
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  Meet at the meeting point : Meet in front of Temple of Heaven East Gate, tour including English speaking tour guide for 2 hours and entry ticket.
  Pickup included

• Entrance fee
• Professional guide
• Transportation fees to the Temple of heaven
• Private walking tour
• Hotel pickup (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)

• Hotel drop-off

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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Discover Beijing Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 9 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.