Beijing Temple of Heaven Half-Day Private Historical Tour

Name: Private Guided Tour to the Temple of Heaven with Entry Ticket - Klook
Brand: Klook
SKU: 117330
Price: 15917 INR
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Rating: 4.8 (8 reviews)

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2hr - 4hr Duration

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Temple of Heaven

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Private Temple of Heaven walking tour with two options
Tour the UNESCO-listed altar complex, used by Ming and Qing emperors to pray to the God of Heaven
Explore the park to see China’s older citizens performing exercises
View the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests which is completely wooden, with no nails. Learn the storeis behind.
Admire the Imperial Vault of Heaven, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound Altar
Learn about the prayer rituals and beliefs of the emperors
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4 Hour Guided Tour with Round Trip Hotel Transfer

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2 Hours Guided Tour: Meet at the East Gate

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Get to know China’s Ming and Qing eras on a private guided tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Accompanied by a friendly tour guide, stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism. During the tour you will 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. When make booking you can choose to meet your tour guide at the temple or upgrade to include the round trip downtown hotel transfer.

Meet your tour guide at the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven or in your hotel's lobby if you choose the tour with transfer, then heading to Beijing’s UNESCO-protected Temple of Heaven and begin today's adventure.

Our tour offers two package options: you can either meet your guide at the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven, or have the guide meet you in your hotel lobby if you choose the package with private round-trip transfer. Then explore the UNESCO site.

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (1420) has three concentric circles of massive wood columns symbolizing the four seasons, 12 months, and 12 daily hours; in a remarkable feat of engineering, they support the three roof levels and, in succession, a hug

The Temple of Heaven is a famous ceremonial complex where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for harvests and worshipped Heaven. First, head to its showpiece: the 15th-century Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This iconic circular building has no nails.

Next, walk along the Danbi Bridge, the temple’s main pathway to the south part of the temple. Learn the stories of the 9-Dragon Juniper, a 500-year-old tree resembling climbing dragons. Arrive at the Imperial Vault of Heaven.

After enter the temple, follow your tour guide to test how echo works at the Echo Wall and visit the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where the tablets were stored in the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

The Imperial Vault of Heaven was used to store the memorial tablets of the emperors' ancestors and the gods of heaven and earth. The architecture of the Imperial Vault of Heaven is exquisitely designed, with a blue - tiled roof and white marble base.

Private Guided Tour to the Temple of Heaven with Entry Ticket

The Echo Wall is famous for its unique acoustic effect. When you stand close to the wall and whisper, the sound can be clearly heard at the other end, which showcases the wisdom and advanced architectural technology of ancient Chinese people.

Move on to the Circular Mount Altar where Ming and Qing era emperors worshipped heaven during the winter solstice. Try to "talk with heaven" at the Heavenly Heart Stone. Afterward, your tour concludes when your guide leaves you at the temple’s South Gate,

Circular Mount Altar where Ming&Qing era emperors worshipped heaven during the winter solstice. The design of Altar is full of symbolic numbers. Tour will conclude here. If you choose the option including the transfer, driver will take you back to hotel.

Beijing Temple of Heaven Half-Day Private Historical Tour

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4 Hour Guided Tour with Round Trip Hotel Transfer

2 Hours Guided Tour: Meet at the East Gate

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