Temple of Heaven 天坛
The round altar where emperors prayed for a good harvest.
The Temple of Heaven is where Ming and Qing emperors performed the annual rites for the harvest.
Its centerpiece, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, is one of China's most photographed buildings.
Inside Temple of Heaven
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests 祈年殿
The triple-roofed round hall built without a single nail.
Blanchett · 2.8 min
Did you know
- The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests was rebuilt after being struck by lightning in 1889.
Practical information
- Location
- Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Opening hours
- 06:00-22:00 (park), halls open later
- Ticket price
- TODO: verify current price (peak around 34 CNY)
- Getting there
- Metro Line 5 to Tiantan East Gate
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