Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour
Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour
This 2.5-hour tour includes a 1-hour Tai Chi class and the tour of the Temple of Heaven. The temple is located in the southeast of Beijing downtown with a very exquisite design. In the past dynasties of ancient China, emperors would hold ceremony of worshiping the Heaven and pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests.
The main building in the temple is the "Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest". Note: Your tour can be started from either 9am or 2pm. Preferably in the morning since it appears to be more lively and more things to see in The Temple of Heaven.
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Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship Heaven and pray for good harvest.It covers a space of 273 hectares in all. Built first in 1420, the Temple of Heaven is a grand and magnificent masterpiece of architecture with a formal and solemn environment.
40 minutesTemple of Heaven
The Imperial Vault of Heaven sits to the south of the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests connected by the Danbi Bridge, and sits to the north of the Circular Mound Altar. Facing south, it has a circular wall with three colored glazed gates. Founded in 1530, the 9th year of the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), it is the place for housing the Gods’ tablets to be used at the Ceremony of Worshiping Heaven. Its main building includes the Imperial Vault of Heaven, West Annex Halls and East Annex Halls. The most interesting features are the Echo Wall, Three Echo Stone and the Dialogue Stone.
20 minutesHall of Prayer for Good Harvest
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest was where the the Ming and Qing emperors held ceremonies for good harvests in the first month of spring. It is the core structure of the Temple of Heaven and a landmark from Beijing's days as an ancient capital. Its original shape was rectangular reflecting "Respect to the Heaven and God". It was named "Great Prayer Hall" and was used for offering sacrifices to the heaven and earth.
30 minutesBeijing Tai Chi or Kung Fu Experience Class
Chinese Kungfu is good sports for young people. We teach the basic gesture and five stances form in the class which combines kicks, punches and joint locking.
1 hourIncluded
- Licensed, private, local guide
- Professional Tai Chi master instruction
- Bottled mineral water
- Temple entrance ticket
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Beijing Tai Chi or Kung Fu Experience Class
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Good to Know
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Please kindly leave your Beijing local contact number if available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.