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Temple of Heaven
Best time to visit
Early morning, when local residents practice tai chi and the park is quiet for photos; spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures and attractive trees.
Budget tips
Park entry is inexpensive, while the main temple complex requires a separate ticket; buy a combined ticket at the official window or on the official Beijing tourism app to save a little. Children under 1.2 m usually enter free and seniors with ID often receive discounts.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural explorers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
快速信息: 一踏入园区就会被蓝色琉璃瓦和对称红墙的强烈视觉节奏吸引, 清晨常能听到晨练者的唢呐和太极的呼吸声。占地超过两百公顷的空间里, 一系列祭天的建筑沿中轴线排布，并且大量使用数字象征来表达皇权与天意。
亮点: 祈年殿那座三重檐的木结构看不见一颗钉子, 蓝色琉璃瓦在阳光下像波纹一样闪耀，近距离还能闻到古木与岁月混合的气息。站在圜丘坛旁的回音壁低声耳语, 声音可沿墙传到数十米外，老北京人常拿折扇或硬币来检验回声，场面既静又有点像秘密表演。
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, surfaces include wide lawns, stone walkways and wooden floors inside the halls.
- Arrive before 8:00 AM to catch tai chi groups and enjoy emptier foregrounds for photos.
- Photograph the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests from the south steps for a symmetrical shot, and use the Circular Mound Altar for echo and texture close-ups.
- Skip crowded guided tours during midday; after visiting the altars, exit through the east gate for a quieter path back to the subway.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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