Temple of Heaven

🎑 Beijing's Temple of Heaven, enjoy the imperial altar! Hi, dear friends! 👋 Today let's talk about how to have a blast at the Beijing Temple of Heaven! 😎 Follow my steps, and let's explore the secrets of this imperial altar together! 🌟 First stop, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This is the iconic building of the Temple of Heaven, not only magnificent but also full of history! Remember to take photos and check in to prove you've been here! 🌳 Second stop, the Danbi Bridge. Walking on this bridge that connects heaven and earth, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history. Why not slow down and appreciate the wisdom and unique craftsmanship of the ancients. 📸 Third stop, the Echo Wall. Speak softly here, and your voice can travel all along the wall. Isn't it magical? Come and try your 'thousand-mile voice'! 💡 Tips: Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, because the Temple of Heaven is quite large, and only with comfortable walking can you enjoy your visit to the fullest! Lastly, I want to say that the Temple of Heaven is not just a tourist spot, it is also a piece of history, a part of culture. Every time I come here, there are new discoveries and emotions. Have you ever been to the Temple of Heaven? Do you have any fun stories or little secrets to share with me? See you in the comments! 💬

The Temple of Heaven needs no introduction as a must-visit spot in Beijing, but how can you tour it in the most leg-saving way? And how to take the most photogenic pictures? 📸 Photo Ops: Even with many visitors, you can easily get great shots at these 9 spots at the Temple of Heaven❗ ①: To the right of the Qiniandian Gate, use the hollowed-out large iron vat as a foreground to cleverly capture the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. ②: Near the Echo Wall, try looking up and other techniques. ③: To the right of the Qiniandian Gate, use the red wall as the foreground to shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests again. ④: Try the white marble dragon head next to the Imperial Vault of Heaven. ⑤: Shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests through the crack of the Qiniandian Gate. ⑥: Since you're here, you might as well take an 'ID photo' of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. ⑦: If the sunlight is good, the roof ridge beasts on the red wall can also be photographed. ⑧: The left side of the Qiniandian Gate is also a good spot. ⑨: Enter the Qiniandian Gate and use the pillars as a foreground to photograph the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Leg-Saving Route: East Gate → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Echo Wall → Circular Mound Altar → South Gate (or the reverse) Half-Day Route: West Gate → Double Ring Longevity Pavilion → Fasting Palace → Circular Mound Altar → Echo Wall → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Seven-Star Stones → East Gate (or the reverse) 🐿️ Finding Squirrels: Enter from the South Gate and head north after exiting the Echo Wall. In the pine forest on the way to the Fasting Palace, there are many squirrels, especially in autumn when they come out to forage and will run up to you. You can bring some small walnuts or pine nuts to feed the squirrels. 🎫 Ticket Reservation: Reserve seven days in advance, closed on Mondays, bring ID card Peak season (April 1 - October 31): Ticket 15, Combo ticket 34 Off-season (November 1 - March 31): Ticket 10, Combo ticket 28 Free for seniors over 60, under 18; half price for students over 18. Definitely buy the combo ticket – otherwise, you can't enter the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, Echo Wall ⏰ Opening Hours: Peak season: Park 6:00-22:00, no entry after 21:00 Peak season: Inside the halls 8:00-18:00, no entry after 17:30 Off-season: Inside the halls 8:00-17:30, no entry after 16:30 🚇 Subway 【East Gate】Line 5, Tiantan East Gate Station Exit A 【West Gate】Line 8, Tianqiao Station Exit C

Be sure to pay attention to the time❗️ 🕑Opening hours: 6:30-22:00, no entry after 21:00 ❤️Ps: 1️⃣The above is just the opening hours of the Temple of Heaven Park, the Prayer Hall area closes at 17:00 in the afternoon, everyone must plan their time well 🚇Subway: West Gate- Line 8- Tianqiao Station- Exit C East Gate- Line 5- Temple of Heaven East Gate Station- Exit A2 North Gate- Line 7- Qiaowan Station- Exit C South Gate- Line 14- Jingtai Station- Exit B 🚶Route: The length of the route to the Prayer Hall is ranked: West Gate> South Gate> East Gate> North Gate (North Gate is very close to the Prayer Hall) ⚠️Notes: 1️⃣If you want to take pictures of the Prayer Hall, you must arrive before five o'clock in the afternoon, and the Prayer Hall area will be closed after five o'clock 2️⃣It is recommended to wear black or white clothes, which are polite and suitable for taking pictures (after all, the Temple of Heaven is a sacrificial building) in the Prayer Hall 3️⃣Don't worry if you don't bring your ID, you can negotiate to scan the code 4️⃣Keep warm in winter and bring water! The park is very large and it takes a long time to walk

After the recovery of tourism, the Temple of Heaven is crowded every day. How to avoid the crowd and take great photos? I have found some clever 📷 positions and compositions, and I will share them all with you at once! 👇 🗺️Tour route: Enter from the East Gate ➡️ Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests ➡️ Echo Wall ➡️ Circular Mound ➡️ Exit from the South Gate. ♥️For your convenience, the following 📷 positions are arranged in the order of the tour: ❶The pine and cypress path at the East Gate, take a photo at the entrance of the path towards the end of the path, you can get a fun inverted triangle composition; ❷After entering the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, go to the ancient gate on the north side first, that is, the south gate of the Imperial Heaven Hall. Take photos here when there are few people. If you can't avoid the crowd when you enter the park late, take several photos at a fixed position for post-production synthesis, wide-angle lens is better; ❸There are too many people in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Use the east/west side halls as the foreground, lean on the pillars or sit on the side and take photos towards the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Blur the people in the distance in post-production; ❹Find the red wall next to the Prayer Gate on the side of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. There are much fewer people here. Stand by the wall, the red wall and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests under the blue sky are particularly photogenic; ❺A unobtrusive building next to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the red wall, blue tiles and roof ridge beasts are very beautiful, you can stand at the end of the railing to take photos; ❻Looking up at the sky under the eaves of the west side hall, there is a surprise. The eaves corner and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are directly opposite, very artistic; ❼Take a photo from the bottom of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the railing blocks the crowd, lean on the railing, and the three-layer blue roof of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are also very photogenic; ❽When you leave the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can use the hollows of the railings and the door gaps to block the crowd, frame the composition, and need a medium-long focus lens; ❾After leaving the door, you can also avoid the crowd and take photos of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests on the right. It's good to take photos of the building or people; ❶⓪The composition at the entrance of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is very unique. Tourists enter and exit from the side doors on both sides. The middle door is generally not opened, so there are no people here. Stand in front of the red door, the photographer goes down the steps and uses a telephoto lens to take photos; ❶①Walk towards the west gate of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you will see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests inside the wall between the two trees on the lawn, another excellent new position with no people; ❶②After leaving the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, walk to the Chengzhen Gate on the way to the Echo Wall, and take a photo of the Imperial Vault of Heaven in the door frame. 🚇: Subway Line 5 Tiantan East Gate Station 🎫: Ticket 15 yuan, joint ticket (including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound) 34 yuan Buy tickets online or scan the code on site, swipe your ID card to enter 🕗: Main gate 6:00-21:00 Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests 8:00-17:00 📌Photo Tips: 🔹The weather is very important if you want to take good photos. Choose a sunny day, blue sky, red wall and glazed tiles, the photos are no less than the Forbidden City; 🔹If you can't get up early and want to take photos of the empty Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can visit in reverse, put the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the end, and take photos quickly when clearing the field; 🔹It's very large inside, it's quite tiring, remember to wear comfortable shoes; 🔹Wearing Hanfu, national style, horse face skirt and other clothes to take photos will be more matching; 🔹The night view of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is also very unique. The lights are only on every Friday and Saturday and some holidays, don't miss it.

The subway entrance/ exit is right at the gate; quite convenient.There’s a cute and clean coffee shop as you enter and the ambiance in the park is amazing. there are more than enough hotels nearby or a few metro stations away. There are a couple of pictures translated in English , which is enough to briefly understand the History. #solotravel #urbanexplorer #beijing #china #solotravel #temple

The Temple of Heaven is truly a place you can visit over and over again. As a must-see attraction in Beijing, how can you tour it in the most leg-saving way when you're alone? How to take the most photogenic pictures? Don't worry, I, a professional travel blogger, am here to give you some tips! - 📸 Photo Spots The Temple of Heaven is often crowded with tourists, but if you master these 9 golden photo spots, you can easily capture cinematic shots! 1️⃣ To the right of the Prayer Hall Gate, use the large iron vat as the foreground to cleverly capture the outline of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. 2️⃣ Near the Echo Wall, try looking up to feel the grandeur and mystery of the ancient architecture. 3️⃣ To the right of the Prayer Hall Gate, use the red wall as the foreground to capture the charm of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests again. 4️⃣ Don't forget the white marble dragon head next to the Imperial Vault of Heaven, also a great spot for photos. 5️⃣ Through the cracks of the Prayer Hall Gate, creatively shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests for a unique flavor. 6️⃣ Don't forget to take an 'ID photo' of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests to keep the beautiful memories. 7️⃣ When the sunlight is just right, the roof beasts on the red walls are also good subjects for photography. 8️⃣ The left side of the Prayer Hall Gate also offers a different view of the beauty of the Temple of Heaven. 9️⃣ After entering the Prayer Hall Gate, use the pillars as the foreground to add depth to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. - 🚶‍♀️ Leg-Saving Route Two recommended routes for an easy tour of the Temple of Heaven: 🔵 East Gate → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Echo Wall → Circular Mound Altar → South Gate (or reverse) 🔵 West Gate → Double Ring Longevity Pavilion → Fasting Palace → Circular Mound Altar → Echo Wall → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Seven Star Stones → East Gate (or reverse) - 🐿️ Finding Squirrels Want to get up close with the squirrels? Enter from the South Gate and head north to the pine forest on the way to the Fasting Palace, which is the squirrels' paradise. In autumn, they come out to forage, and you can bring some small walnuts or pine nuts to feed them! - 🎫 Ticket Reservation Remember to book seven days in advance, and don't make a wasted trip on Mondays when it's closed. Peak season tickets are 15 yuan, combo tickets are 34 yuan; off-peak season tickets are 10 yuan, combo tickets are 28 yuan. Be sure to buy the combo ticket, otherwise, you won't be able to enter core attractions like the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Imperial Vault of Heaven! 🕒 Opening Hours Peak season park hours are 6:00-22:00, and the interior of the halls are open from 8:00-18:00; off-peak season park and hall opening hours vary slightly, so please check. 🚇 Subway Transportation For the East Gate, take Line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station Exit A; for the West Gate, take Line 8 to Tianqiao Station Exit C.

Share the night view of the Temple of Heaven with everyone, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is truly stunning after the lights are turned on. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the main building of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, also known as the Hall of Praying for Grain, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests at the beginning of spring, and is the only remaining example of ancient Mingtang-style architecture. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is lit up every Friday & Saturday & on public holidays. The lighting time is not fixed, it turns on simultaneously with the street lights, and the lights are turned off promptly at 21:00. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests closes at 17:00, so in winter, the night view can only be photographed from outside. Everyone must arrange their time in advance!! 1 On the west side of the main gate of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can get a nearly frontal angle, a classic viewpoint 2 Directly west of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can capture the upper half of the building 3 Behind the west side, very close to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where it's usually more crowded 4 Outside the archway, where the arch and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are framed together, creating a unique charm 5 The aforementioned viewpoints can also be taken from the east side, where there are fewer people The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is closed on Mondays

#urbanexplorer #tripblazers #beijing The Qinian Pavilion at the centre of the Temple of Heaven Park is an incredible example of Ming dynasty architecture. The structure stands at 38 meters high with 4 inner pillars (representing the four seasons), 12 middle pillars (representing the twelve months) and 12 outer pillars (representing the twelve periods of a day). It was built for the emperors to pray to heaven for a good harvest and is now one of the most beautiful sights in Beijing.

🚀 If you come to Beijing 👀 You must not miss the stunning night view of the Temple of Heaven! 😍 Really, that kind of shock can be etched into your heart! 🏰 🏮【The Fairytale of Ancient Architecture at Night】 📖 Speaking of which, the Temple of Heaven is just such a place, with red walls and blue tiles, exuding an oriental charm, already stunning during the day, but at night, it's just dreamy! 🧙‍♂️ It's like a fairyland that has stepped out of an ancient painting 🕰️ It makes you feel as if you've traveled through time and space ✨ The magical lighting 🌆 The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is unbelievably beautiful 👣 Standing there, you can feel the breath of history. 🕒 【Best Time to Visit】 📅 Every Friday, Saturday, and during holidays, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests will dress up in its night attire 🕘 Around 7:55 PM, the lights will quietly turn on, staying lit until 9 PM. 🚶‍♂️ Although you can't go inside, a walk around the perimeter will ensure your camera's memory card is full! 🤫 Remember, you can only quietly appreciate it from the outside, which has a flavor of its own! 🚶‍♀️【Park Touring Tips】 🚶‍♂️🕓 Want to enjoy it all day long? 🌅 Enter the park at 4 PM, and you can capture the day, dusk, and night in one go! 🌙 For those who are just there for the night view, enter through the East Gate, walk around the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and then stroll out from the East or South Gate, easy and delightful.👣 📸 【Photography Tips】 📷 Turn on the night mode and walk around the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, every angle is a masterpiece! 🌤️ During the day? Either early or late, either right when it opens or just before it closes, when there are fewer people, you'll be the sole protagonist of the scene. 📍 Don't forget these golden spots: the entrance of the Prayer Gate, beside the red wall, the steps of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and the back door, every shot can dominate your social circle!📷 📍 【Route and Transportation】 🏛️ Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, remember, it's open from 6 AM to 10 PM, but inside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, it's from 8 AM to 6 PM, remember to go in before 4:30 PM. 🚇 Transportation is super convenient, just come out of Exit A1 of the Temple of Heaven East Gate on Subway Line 5, or for those who drive, go to the East Gate parking lot, the East Gate is the closest and very convenient!🚗

Receive heavenly blessings, may all wishes come true. The stunning night view of the Temple of Heaven is simply breathtaking. October marks the transition period between the peak and off-peak seasons for the Temple of Heaven Park. During this time, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests lights up just before closing, which also means that starting from November 1st, the park will close promptly at 5 pm every day... So, taking advantage of this last chance to see the lights, I quickly went to take photos with my friends. Lighting time: Friday, Saturday, and important holidays from 17:30 to 21:00, no entry after 21:00 and the park closes at 22:00 Ticket prices Off-peak season ¥10, peak season $15 Since the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests closes around 5:30 pm, if you're just going to the Temple of Heaven for the night view, a $15 ticket will suffice for the photo route. The North Gate is the closest entrance, and you can see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests straight ahead.

I usually try to avoid touristy spots, but the beautiful and intricate architecture and design of Temple of Heaven always brings me back.

❤Reason for recommendation: The Temple of Heaven, originally named the Altar of Heaven and Earth, is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420) and was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven, prayed for grain and rain. The Temple of Heaven is the general term for the Altar of Heaven and the Altar of Praying for Grain. There are two altar walls, forming an inner and outer altar. The altar wall is square in the south and round in the north, symbolizing the round sky and square earth. The main buildings are in the inner altar, with the Altar of Heaven in the south and the Altar of Praying for Grain in the north. The two altars are on the same north-south axis, separated by a wall. The main buildings in the Altar of Heaven include the Altar of Heaven and the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the main buildings in the Altar of Praying for Grain include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Hall of Heaven, and the Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests. 🌟Highlights: Altar of Heaven: The Altar of Heaven is the place where the ceremony of worshipping heaven is held. The Altar of Heaven is divided into three levels, each with nine steps on all four sides. Each level is surrounded by a white marble railing, and the number of railings is either nine or a multiple of nine, symbolizing the number of days. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a magnificent wooden structure, built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420), originally named 'Great Sacrificial Hall', a rectangular hall used for worshipping heaven and earth. In the 24th year of Jiajing (1545), it was changed to a three-tiered round hall, with the roof covered with blue, yellow, and green glazed tiles, symbolizing heaven, earth, and all things. Imperial Vault of Heaven: The Imperial Vault of Heaven is the place where the gods of the Altar of Heaven are worshipped and where the sacrificial tablets are kept. It was built in the ninth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1530), originally named the Temple of Supreme God, and was renamed the Imperial Vault of Heaven in the seventeenth year of Jiajing (1538). Fasting Palace: The Fasting Palace is the place where the emperor fasted before the ceremony of worshipping heaven. It is located in the southwest of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, surrounded by two imperial ditches and ancient cypress trees. Personal travel notes: The architectural design of the Temple of Heaven is exquisite and majestic, giving a solemn and solemn feeling. The Temple of Heaven is an important carrier of ancient Chinese worship of heaven culture, with a deep historical and cultural heritage. At the Temple of Heaven, you can feel a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, which makes people feel happy. 🗓Itinerary: 1. Morning: Enter from the south gate of the Temple of Heaven, first visit the Altar of Heaven, appreciate its unique architectural style and worship of heaven culture. 2. Noon: Taste Beijing's special delicacies at a restaurant near the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. 3. Afternoon: Visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and learn about its history and cultural background. 4. Evening: Rest near the Imperial Vault of Heaven and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Temple of Heaven at sunset. Recommended route arrangement: 1. South Gate Entrance→Altar of Heaven→Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests→Imperial Vault of Heaven→Echo Wall→Fasting Palace→North Divine Kitchen→North Slaughter Pavilion→Exit East Gate. 2. East Gate Entrance→North Slaughter Pavilion→North Divine Kitchen→Fasting Palace→Echo Wall→Altar of Heaven→Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests→Imperial Vault of Heaven→Exit South Gate. 🎫Tickets: 1. Peak season (April 1-October 31): 15 yuan 2. Off-season (November 1-next year March 31): 10 yuan 3. Joint ticket (including main entrance ticket, Music Department, Fasting Palace, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Altar of Heaven, Echo Wall): 34 yuan 4. Scenic spot ticket (including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Altar of Heaven, Echo Wall): 20 yuan 🈺Business hours: 1. Peak season (April 1-October 31): 06:00-21:00 2. Off-season (November 1-next year March 31): 06:30-21:00 📝Attention tips: 1. The Temple of Heaven is large, it is recommended to plan your travel route in advance to better visit the attractions. 2. There are many cultural relics and ancient buildings in the Temple of Heaven. Please observe the relevant regulations when visiting, do not touch or damage the cultural relics. 3. The temperature is high in summer, it is recommended to bring sun protection products and drinking water. 4. There are many steps and slopes in the Temple of Heaven, please be careful when walking. 📍Detailed address: East side of Yongdingmen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🚗Self-driving: 1. Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway→Guang'an Road→Tianqiao South Street→Tiantan Road 2. Beijing-Tibet Expressway→Jianxiang Bridge→Dewai Street→Deshengmen East Street→Andingmen West Street→Andingmen East Street→Dongzhimen South Street→East Second Ring→Tiantan East Road→Tiantan Road 🚍Bus: 1. Take subway line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station and exit from Exit A 2. Take bus No. 6, 34, 35, 36, 72, 106, 110, Night 11, Night 17, Night 28, etc. to Tiantan North Gate 3. Take bus No. 2, 20, 36, Night 17, Night 2, etc. to Tiantan West Gate 4. Take bus No. 35, 60, 116, 128, etc. to Tiantan South Gate 5. Take bus No. 958, 53, 122, Special 11, etc. to Tiantan East Gate 🚇Subway: Take subway line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station and exit from Exit A