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Temple of Heaven Travel Guide: The world's largest ancient temple complex

Release Time:Oct 23,2024 19:15 Page View:10

    Temple of Heaven Park is located in Yongdingmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District of Beijing. It is one of the places where ancient Chinese emperors offered sacrifices to heaven. There is a rich historical and cultural heritage here, showing the unique charm of ancient Chinese sacrificial ceremonies. Every summer, the Temple of Heaven Park attracts a large number of tourists. In addition, the Temple of Heaven Park is also a good place to learn about ancient Chinese history and experience traditional culture. Every autumn, a grand "Temple of Heaven Cultural Festival" is held here, attracting tourists from all over the country to visit.

Temple of Heaven

    1. Temple of Heaven Park, a collection of architectural skills of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is a treasure of Chinese ancient architecture and the world's largest building complex for offering sacrifices to heaven. The main buildings in the park are concentrated in the inner altar; The inner altar is divided into north and south walls. The north is the "altar of Prayer for grain", which is used for spring prayer for good harvest, and the central building is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. The south is the "Circular Mound Altar", which is specially used for the "Winter Solstice" day of worship to heaven, and the central building is a huge circular stone platform, named "Circular Mound". The main buildings in the altar are the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, the Hall of Imperial Dry, the Circular Mound, the Imperial Vault, the Fasting Palace, the Hall without beams, the long corridor, and the double-ring Pavilion.

    2. Temple of Heaven ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, high season (April 1 - October 31) Low season (November 1 - March 31). The high season ticket is 34 yuan, the low season ticket is 28 yuan. The Temple's opening hours also vary with the seasons, from 6:00-21:00 in high season (April 1 - October 31) to 6:30-21:00 in low season (November 1 - March 31).

    3. The Temple of Heaven Park is very large and it takes a certain amount of time to walk, so you need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. At the same time, depending on the season, you also need to pay attention to carrying the corresponding cold or sun protection products. Temple of Heaven Park will hold a variety of cultural activities from time to time, such as exhibitions, performances, etc. You can learn about the cultural activities in the park in advance, arrange your own time, and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

    4. At the Temple of Heaven, don't miss the main attractions such as Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Gan, Circular Mound and Imperial Vault. These scenic spots not only showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture, but also carry a rich history and culture. In addition, the acoustic phenomena of the Temple of Heaven are also very famous, such as the three-tone stone and the echo wall, you may wish to experience this wonderful phenomenon for yourself.

    5. When visiting the Temple of Heaven, please protect the cultural relics and do not touch or damage them. At the same time, respect local customs and keep the environment clean. If planning to visit during peak season, it is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line 3.

    The above is for you to prepare the Temple of Heaven travel guide, I hope to help your travel.


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