Temple of Heaven / 天坛公园

Category

Historical, Religious

Why Visit

• Masterpiece of Ming architecture
• Rich symbolism in ancient Chinese cosmology
• Experience local culture as residents gather for tai chi, dancing, and music in the surrounding park

Suggested Duration

2–3 hours

Best Visiting Time

07:00–09:30 or 16:00–18:00

Suitable For

• Culture lovers
• History lovers

Tips

• Visit the Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar
• Spend time exploring the park, not just the main monuments

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

No

Reservation Max.

Official tickets are available 1–7 days in advance via the Temple of Heaven official channels.

Opening Hours

08:00–22:00 (Last entry is at 21:00 for the park); 08:00–18:00 (Last entry is at 17:30 for the specific scenic spots in the park)

Address (English & Chinese)

No. 1 Jia, Tiantan Dongli, Dongcheng District, Beijing
北京市东城区天坛东里甲1号（5A级景区）

Note

Ticket price: 34 元 for adults ticket package (park entrance plus entry to Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound) and 15 元 for park entrance only.