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Temple of Heaven
Sight4.6 · 3 3454.5 · 12 284≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~34 CNY3.1 km from the center
The complex where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests in solemn annual rites. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a circular wooden masterpiece raised in 1420 and rebuilt after an 1889 fire. The vast surrounding park fills with locals playing chess and dancing, while the three-tiered Circular Mound Altar and Echo Wall anchor the southern axis. A UNESCO site since 1998.
Highlights
- Nail-free Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
- Three-tiered Circular Mound Altar
- Echo Wall carries whispers across the court
- Morning tai chi and dancers in the park
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 21:00 |
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