Temple of Heaven

🎑 Beijing's Temple of Heaven, enjoy the imperial altar! Hi, dear friends! 👋 Today let's talk about how to have a blast at the Beijing Temple of Heaven! 😎 Follow my steps, and let's explore the secrets of this imperial altar together! 🌟 First stop, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This is the iconic building of the Temple of Heaven, not only magnificent but also full of history! Remember to take photos and check in to prove you've been here! 🌳 Second stop, the Danbi Bridge. Walking on this bridge that connects heaven and earth, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history. Why not slow down and appreciate the wisdom and unique craftsmanship of the ancients. 📸 Third stop, the Echo Wall. Speak softly here, and your voice can travel all along the wall. Isn't it magical? Come and try your 'thousand-mile voice'! 💡 Tips: Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, because the Temple of Heaven is quite large, and only with comfortable walking can you enjoy your visit to the fullest! Lastly, I want to say that the Temple of Heaven is not just a tourist spot, it is also a piece of history, a part of culture. Every time I come here, there are new discoveries and emotions. Have you ever been to the Temple of Heaven? Do you have any fun stories or little secrets to share with me? See you in the comments! 💬

Share the night view of the Temple of Heaven with everyone, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is truly stunning after the lights are turned on. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the main building of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, also known as the Hall of Praying for Grain, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests at the beginning of spring, and is the only remaining example of ancient Mingtang-style architecture. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is lit up every Friday & Saturday & on public holidays. The lighting time is not fixed, it turns on simultaneously with the street lights, and the lights are turned off promptly at 21:00. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests closes at 17:00, so in winter, the night view can only be photographed from outside. Everyone must arrange their time in advance!! 1 On the west side of the main gate of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can get a nearly frontal angle, a classic viewpoint 2 Directly west of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can capture the upper half of the building 3 Behind the west side, very close to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where it's usually more crowded 4 Outside the archway, where the arch and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are framed together, creating a unique charm 5 The aforementioned viewpoints can also be taken from the east side, where there are fewer people The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is closed on Mondays

After the recovery of tourism, the Temple of Heaven is crowded every day. How to avoid the crowd and take great photos? I have found some clever 📷 positions and compositions, and I will share them all with you at once! 👇 🗺️Tour route: Enter from the East Gate ➡️ Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests ➡️ Echo Wall ➡️ Circular Mound ➡️ Exit from the South Gate. ♥️For your convenience, the following 📷 positions are arranged in the order of the tour: ❶The pine and cypress path at the East Gate, take a photo at the entrance of the path towards the end of the path, you can get a fun inverted triangle composition; ❷After entering the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, go to the ancient gate on the north side first, that is, the south gate of the Imperial Heaven Hall. Take photos here when there are few people. If you can't avoid the crowd when you enter the park late, take several photos at a fixed position for post-production synthesis, wide-angle lens is better; ❸There are too many people in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Use the east/west side halls as the foreground, lean on the pillars or sit on the side and take photos towards the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Blur the people in the distance in post-production; ❹Find the red wall next to the Prayer Gate on the side of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. There are much fewer people here. Stand by the wall, the red wall and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests under the blue sky are particularly photogenic; ❺A unobtrusive building next to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the red wall, blue tiles and roof ridge beasts are very beautiful, you can stand at the end of the railing to take photos; ❻Looking up at the sky under the eaves of the west side hall, there is a surprise. The eaves corner and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are directly opposite, very artistic; ❼Take a photo from the bottom of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the railing blocks the crowd, lean on the railing, and the three-layer blue roof of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are also very photogenic; ❽When you leave the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can use the hollows of the railings and the door gaps to block the crowd, frame the composition, and need a medium-long focus lens; ❾After leaving the door, you can also avoid the crowd and take photos of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests on the right. It's good to take photos of the building or people; ❶⓪The composition at the entrance of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is very unique. Tourists enter and exit from the side doors on both sides. The middle door is generally not opened, so there are no people here. Stand in front of the red door, the photographer goes down the steps and uses a telephoto lens to take photos; ❶①Walk towards the west gate of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you will see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests inside the wall between the two trees on the lawn, another excellent new position with no people; ❶②After leaving the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, walk to the Chengzhen Gate on the way to the Echo Wall, and take a photo of the Imperial Vault of Heaven in the door frame. 🚇: Subway Line 5 Tiantan East Gate Station 🎫: Ticket 15 yuan, joint ticket (including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound) 34 yuan Buy tickets online or scan the code on site, swipe your ID card to enter 🕗: Main gate 6:00-21:00 Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests 8:00-17:00 📌Photo Tips: 🔹The weather is very important if you want to take good photos. Choose a sunny day, blue sky, red wall and glazed tiles, the photos are no less than the Forbidden City; 🔹If you can't get up early and want to take photos of the empty Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you can visit in reverse, put the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the end, and take photos quickly when clearing the field; 🔹It's very large inside, it's quite tiring, remember to wear comfortable shoes; 🔹Wearing Hanfu, national style, horse face skirt and other clothes to take photos will be more matching; 🔹The night view of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is also very unique. The lights are only on every Friday and Saturday and some holidays, don't miss it.

Receive heavenly blessings, may all wishes come true. The stunning night view of the Temple of Heaven is simply breathtaking. October marks the transition period between the peak and off-peak seasons for the Temple of Heaven Park. During this time, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests lights up just before closing, which also means that starting from November 1st, the park will close promptly at 5 pm every day... So, taking advantage of this last chance to see the lights, I quickly went to take photos with my friends. Lighting time: Friday, Saturday, and important holidays from 17:30 to 21:00, no entry after 21:00 and the park closes at 22:00 Ticket prices Off-peak season ¥10, peak season $15 Since the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests closes around 5:30 pm, if you're just going to the Temple of Heaven for the night view, a $15 ticket will suffice for the photo route. The North Gate is the closest entrance, and you can see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests straight ahead.

🎑 Beijing's Temple of Heaven, enjoy the imperial altar! Hi, dear friends! 👋 Today let's talk about how to have a blast at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing! 😎 Follow my steps, and let's explore the secrets of this imperial altar together! 🌟 First stop, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This is the iconic building of the Temple of Heaven, not only magnificent but also full of history! Remember to take photos and check in to prove you've been here! 🌳 Second stop, the Danbi Bridge. Walking on this bridge that connects heaven and earth, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history. Why not slow down and appreciate the wisdom and unique craftsmanship of the ancients. 📸 Third stop, the Echo Wall. Speak softly here, and your voice can travel along the entire wall. Isn't it magical? Come and try your 'thousand-mile voice'! 💡 Tips: Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, because the Temple of Heaven is really big, and only with comfortable walking can you enjoy the fun! In the end, I want to say that the Temple of Heaven is not just a tourist spot, it is a piece of history, a culture. Every time I come here, there are new discoveries and emotions. Have you ever been to the Temple of Heaven? Do you have any fun stories or little secrets you want to share with me? See you in the comments! 💬

#urbanexplorer #tripblazers #beijing The Qinian Pavilion at the centre of the Temple of Heaven Park is an incredible example of Ming dynasty architecture. The structure stands at 38 meters high with 4 inner pillars (representing the four seasons), 12 middle pillars (representing the twelve months) and 12 outer pillars (representing the twelve periods of a day). It was built for the emperors to pray to heaven for a good harvest and is now one of the most beautiful sights in Beijing.

Hi, dear friends! 👋 Today, let's talk about how to fully enjoy the Temple of Heaven in Beijing! 😎 Follow my steps, and let's uncover the secrets of this royal altar together! 🌟 First stop, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. This iconic building of the Temple of Heaven is not only magnificent but also full of history! Remember to take photos and check in to prove you've been here! 🌳 Second stop, the Danbi Bridge. Walking on this bridge that connects heaven and earth, it's as if you can hear the echoes of history. Take your time to appreciate the ancient wisdom and unique craftsmanship. 📸 Third stop, the Echo Wall. Speak softly here, and your voice will travel all around the wall. Isn't it magical? Come and try your 'thousand-mile voice'! 💡 Tips: Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, because the Temple of Heaven is quite large, and only with comfortable walking can you enjoy your visit to the fullest! In conclusion, I want to say that the Temple of Heaven is not just a tourist spot; it's a piece of history, a part of culture. Every visit here brings new discoveries and emotions. Have you ever been to the Temple of Heaven? Do you have any fun stories or little secrets to share with me? See you in the comments! 💬

The subway entrance/ exit is right at the gate; quite convenient.There’s a cute and clean coffee shop as you enter and the ambiance in the park is amazing. there are more than enough hotels nearby or a few metro stations away. There are a couple of pictures translated in English , which is enough to briefly understand the History. #solotravel #urbanexplorer #beijing #china #solotravel #temple

The Temple of Heaven needs no introduction as a must-visit spot in Beijing, but how can you tour it in the most leg-saving way? And how to take the most photogenic pictures? 📸 Photo Ops: Even with many visitors, you can easily get great shots at these 9 spots at the Temple of Heaven❗ ①: To the right of the Qiniandian Gate, use the hollowed-out large iron vat as a foreground to cleverly capture the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. ②: Near the Echo Wall, try looking up and other techniques. ③: To the right of the Qiniandian Gate, use the red wall as the foreground to shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests again. ④: Try the white marble dragon head next to the Imperial Vault of Heaven. ⑤: Shoot the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests through the crack of the Qiniandian Gate. ⑥: Since you're here, you might as well take an 'ID photo' of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. ⑦: If the sunlight is good, the roof ridge beasts on the red wall can also be photographed. ⑧: The left side of the Qiniandian Gate is also a good spot. ⑨: Enter the Qiniandian Gate and use the pillars as a foreground to photograph the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Leg-Saving Route: East Gate → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Echo Wall → Circular Mound Altar → South Gate (or the reverse) Half-Day Route: West Gate → Double Ring Longevity Pavilion → Fasting Palace → Circular Mound Altar → Echo Wall → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Seven-Star Stones → East Gate (or the reverse) 🐿️ Finding Squirrels: Enter from the South Gate and head north after exiting the Echo Wall. In the pine forest on the way to the Fasting Palace, there are many squirrels, especially in autumn when they come out to forage and will run up to you. You can bring some small walnuts or pine nuts to feed the squirrels. 🎫 Ticket Reservation: Reserve seven days in advance, closed on Mondays, bring ID card Peak season (April 1 - October 31): Ticket 15, Combo ticket 34 Off-season (November 1 - March 31): Ticket 10, Combo ticket 28 Free for seniors over 60, under 18; half price for students over 18. Definitely buy the combo ticket – otherwise, you can't enter the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, Echo Wall ⏰ Opening Hours: Peak season: Park 6:00-22:00, no entry after 21:00 Peak season: Inside the halls 8:00-18:00, no entry after 17:30 Off-season: Inside the halls 8:00-17:30, no entry after 16:30 🚇 Subway 【East Gate】Line 5, Tiantan East Gate Station Exit A 【West Gate】Line 8, Tianqiao Station Exit C

Be sure to pay attention to the time❗️ 🕑Opening hours: 6:30-22:00, no entry after 21:00 ❤️Ps: 1️⃣The above is just the opening hours of the Temple of Heaven Park, the Prayer Hall area closes at 17:00 in the afternoon, everyone must plan their time well 🚇Subway: West Gate- Line 8- Tianqiao Station- Exit C East Gate- Line 5- Temple of Heaven East Gate Station- Exit A2 North Gate- Line 7- Qiaowan Station- Exit C South Gate- Line 14- Jingtai Station- Exit B 🚶Route: The length of the route to the Prayer Hall is ranked: West Gate> South Gate> East Gate> North Gate (North Gate is very close to the Prayer Hall) ⚠️Notes: 1️⃣If you want to take pictures of the Prayer Hall, you must arrive before five o'clock in the afternoon, and the Prayer Hall area will be closed after five o'clock 2️⃣It is recommended to wear black or white clothes, which are polite and suitable for taking pictures (after all, the Temple of Heaven is a sacrificial building) in the Prayer Hall 3️⃣Don't worry if you don't bring your ID, you can negotiate to scan the code 4️⃣Keep warm in winter and bring water! The park is very large and it takes a long time to walk

🕍 Temple of Heaven: As the largest existing ancient architectural complex for worshipping heaven in our country, the Temple of Heaven is not only the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvests, but it is also a treasure of ancient Chinese architecture and culture. ⏰ Opening Hours: The opening hours of the Temple of Heaven Park are from 8:00 to 18:00. On Mondays, some main buildings such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, and the Echo Wall are closed. Plan your trip in advance to avoid missing out. 🎟 Joint Ticket Discount: Purchasing a joint ticket allows you to visit the main attractions such as the entrance ticket, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, and the Echo Wall, making it a convenient choice for touring the Temple of Heaven. 🏰 Main Attractions: Long Corridor: The design of seventy-two connected rooms is not only a passage for offerings but also a beautiful landscape. Divine Warehouse and Divine Kitchen: Original Ming dynasty artifacts, now part of the Temple of Heaven cultural relics exhibition, displaying Qing dynasty ritual vessels. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: The circular design symbolizing heaven and the blue tiles are where the emperor prayed for favorable weather. Imperial Vault of Heaven: The 'Heavenly Warehouse' of the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests, which has witnessed the changes of history. Echo Wall: A perfect reflector of sound waves, experience the wonder of sound. Imperial Vault of Heaven: The hall where the divine tablets were enshrined, and the Triple Echo Stones in front of the hall are an acoustic marvel. Circular Mound Altar: The site of the grand ceremony of worshipping heaven, the number of steps and terrace stones are all related to the number 'nine', reflecting the supreme status of heaven. 🌲 Ancient Cypress Trees: Ancient cypress trees, one of the most beautiful ancient trees in Beijing, have witnessed countless changes through the springs and autumns.

🔹Historically, emperors of each dynasty would hold grand ceremonies to worship heaven and earth upon ascending to the throne, demonstrating the legitimacy of 'divine right of kings' to the people. The Circular Mound Altar was the site where ancient emperors performed the winter solstice ceremony, also known as the Altar of Heaven. Originally named 'Altar of Heaven and Earth', it was built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty (1420). During the winter solstice ceremony, the emperor had to pass through the western archway, walk the Spirit Way to the Zhaoheng Gate, and arrive at the Jufu Platform, where a temporary tent was set up for the emperor to wash and change into ceremonial robes for worshipping heaven. Then, moving forward to the Circular Mound Altar, he would step by step approach the Heart of Heaven Stone, symbolizing an ascent to heaven. The first joint ceremony of heaven and earth was held by Emperor Yongle at the Temple of Heaven in the 19th year of the Yongle reign (1421). The last ceremony was conducted in the 33rd year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1907), with a total of 22 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties having held the ceremony there. 🔸Upon arriving here, people stand on the Heart of Heaven Stone or look up at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, imagining the solemn and grand scene of ancient people worshipping heaven and praying for a bountiful harvest. The awe and reverence for heaven and earth are truly staggering! The Temple of Heaven Park is quite large and may take several hours to explore, but it's worth a visit. In addition to learning about history and culture, you can also take photos. With its red walls, green tiles, and shaded trees, you'll find many tourists taking photos against the red walls, fully embracing the ancient style and grandeur. 📷Photography Tips: 1️⃣The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the main structure of the Temple of Heaven and the most popular photo spot. The best angles for photographing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests include: From the north side, where the Imperial Vault of Heaven is located, use the door frame as a foreground to capture the architecture; There is a corridor on each of the east and west sides, which makes for a nice group photo; There is an open space to the west of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests with few people, where you can capture an unobstructed panoramic view. Since the plaque is only on the south side, there's no need to squeeze into the crowd as the view is the same from other angles. 2️⃣The Circular Mound Altar is the most sacred place in the Temple of Heaven and the site of the winter solstice ceremony. The best angles for photographing the Circular Mound Altar include: Standing on the center stone of the Circular Mound Altar and speaking or clapping hands, you can capture the echo and surprised expressions; Walking along the sub-wall below the Circular Mound Altar, you can capture the contrast of red walls and blue tiles and the beauty of curves; Finding a high point outside the Circular Mound Altar, you can capture the full view of the Circular Mound Altar and the sky's reflection. 3️⃣If you don't want to be in a crowd, you can find red walls or surrounding walls to block the crowd or use tree leaves as a foreground. - 📍Address: No.1 Jia, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🚇Transportation: Subway Line 5, Tiantan East Gate Station, Exit D (Southwest Exit) ⏰Hours: 6:00-22:00, last entry at 21:00 🎫Tickets: The Temple of Heaven Park has peak and off-peak seasons. The peak season is from April 1st to October 31st each year, and the off-peak season is from November 1st to March 31st of the following year. During the peak season, the combo ticket is 35 yuan per person, and the entrance ticket is 15 yuan per person; during the off-peak season, the combo ticket is 30 yuan per person, and the entrance ticket is 10 yuan per person. -