- Temple of Heaven - Meet your guide and small group at the east gate of the Temple of Heaven, and begin your tour starting at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Temple of Heaven.
Stroll around the temple’s leafy park, and see Beijing’s elderly engaging in music, dancing, exercises, cards, and other games. Next, make your way to the temple showpiece: the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where the emperors came to pray for bountiful harvests, constructed without a single nail.
Visit the Danbi Bridge, the temple’s main pathway, and pass the Emperors’ Changing Room. See the 9-Dragon Juniper, a 500-year-old tree resembling climbing dragons; and visit the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors worshiped heaven during the winter solstice. Admire the richly decorated vault pavilion with its surrounding Echo Wall, and see the Circular Mound Altar, where sacrifices were offered to the gods.
- Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market) - Your tour guide will then lead you through the vibrant Hongqiao Pearl Market. Popular among tourists and locals alike, the market offers just about everything you can think of
- Professional guide
- Small group tour
- Entrance fee
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Take a 2-hour stroll back in time to the Ming and Qing periods on a tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Gain insights into its significance to China’s royal dynasty, followed by observing the senior Beijing population partake in their daily workouts. Supplement your trip with a stop at Hongqiao Market (Pearl Market), a hotspot known for its pearl dealers, but it also sells a wide range of products – from electronics to apparel, footwear, jewelry, arts, and crafts.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please leave your local contact information upon booking if available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
