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Private Temple of Heaven Walking Tour
Beijing, Northern China, China
$102.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Meet at the meeting point
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
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
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Hotel pickup (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
- Private walking tour
- Transportation fees to the Temple of heaven
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
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
Return details
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
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Temple of HeavenYour 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.
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Hall of Prayer for Good HarvestNext, 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.
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Danbi BridgeStroll along the Danbi Bridge, the temple’s main pathway, and pass the Emperors’ Changing Room, where the royals dressed for their prayers.
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Temple of HeavenLearn 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.
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Echo WallAdmire 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)
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Private Temple of Heaven Walking Tour
Beijing, Northern China, China
$102.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!