Temple of Heaven Beijing

Timing
Hours: 6:00 AM to 20:00 PM

Entry Fee
CNY 30 from 1st November to 31st March
CNY 35 from 1st April to 31st October

Built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming dynasty in order to offer sacrifice to Heaven, Temple of Heaven is worth visiting during Sightseeing in Beijing. It was here in this temple, the emperors of Qing and Mind dynasty prayed for the arrival of good harvests and rain. It is believed that their echo was heard all along the hallways.

The first word that strikes mind when we talk about the architecture of Temple of Heaven, Beijing is 'superb'. Divided by two enclosed walls in to inner part and outer part, the temple of heaven won't fail to enchant you with its décor during Sightseeing in Beijing. Some of the beautiful buildings of the temple of heaven are (Yuangiutan), The Circular Mound Altar, (Huangqiongyu), Imperial Vault of Heaven and (Qiniandian), Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. Moreover, there are some other buildings like Three Echo Stones and Echo Wall.

Connecting almost all the buildings of the temple of heaven is the Vermilion Steps Bridge. It is believed that the ancient emperors of Beijing believed that through the bridge they could even go to heaven. Perhaps this is the reason that this bridge is also known as Sacred Way. Don't miss out the Echo Wall, one of the interesting features of the temple of heaven, Beijing.

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