Built in 1420 with a total area of 270 acres, this is the largest building for religious worship in China, which was originally used by the Ming and Qing …
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Feb 4, 2025
The temple is amazing to visit. The buildings are beautiful and the story behind it is very interesting. The architectural designs are truly remarkable. However, I would advise not to go during the C…Full review by Fanou H
Jan 8, 2025
Bus loads of people came into this attraction, Temple of Heaven. Large complex but not too many buildings. Much of the grounds covered in cedars and some pines. Each tree had a tag with it’s age. Sup…Full review by Ronald L
Dec 22, 2024
While gold is the color for the Emperor (think Forbidden City), blue and green are the colors reserved for Heaven, which is why Temple of Heaven is of such color. It spans bigger than the Forbidden…Full review by paulynyyy
Hi has anyone used the ticket booking service on tripadvisor for this attraction or would you suggest getting them somewhere else / on the day?
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I regret not getting it from trip adviser. They do not have credit card or cash payement, you need to pay with some app on site which I did not have. Ended up asking the driver who took …
I regret not getting it from trip adviser. They do not have credit card or cash payement, you need to pay with some app on site which I did not have. Ended up asking the driver who took me to pay and paid him cash.
We will be staying at the Novetel Peace hotel. About how far is the Temple of Heaven from the hotel? Walkable or not? Thank you
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We stayed at the Novotel Peace Hotel also walked through Beijing and took subways. The subway is only a few blocks from the hotel. They are relatively easy to negotiate and travel …
We stayed at the Novotel Peace Hotel also walked through Beijing and took subways. The subway is only a few blocks from the hotel. They are relatively easy to negotiate and travel is quick. So my advice is take the subway if you need to get somewhere quickly and walk if you have lots of free time.
Hi, I read that early morning exercises start at 6am at the Temple of Heaven. Do all the people leave after one hour, or can you see people exercising for somewhat longer?
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Hi there....we visited the later in the day too, so we just saw the seniors all playing cards in the park.....but yes, we saw the dancing in groups in a small park just outside our hotel in …
Hi there....we visited the later in the day too, so we just saw the seniors all playing cards in the park.....but yes, we saw the dancing in groups in a small park just outside our hotel in Beijing the first night we were there....
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