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Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour: Learning ancient rituals and martial art in Beijing
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Dong Cheng Qu
Experience the ancient rituals and martial art of Tai Chi on a 2.5-hour tour of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Learn the art of Tai Chi and explore the exquisite design of the temple, where emperors once prayed for favorable weather and abundant harvests.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Professional Tai Chi master instruction
- Licensed, private, local guide
- Temple entrance ticket
- Bottled mineral water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
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.
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Please kindly leave your Beijing local contact number if available
Location
旻园
Tian Tan Dong Lu
East gate of the Temple of Heaven, take metro line 5th, get off at Tian Tan Dong Men station (Temple of Heaven East Gate), walk out of exit A 天坛 东门 售票处
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rudy
Aug 24, 2018
a taste of TaiChi - I have frequently encouraged people to try TaiChi, and always said "one day" I'll try it myself. Well, my first lesson in the park at Temple of Heaven, led by a master, was truly informative and encouraging to continue.
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Sisakazi
Jan 2, 2017
This was super awesome. Our guide... - <p>This was super awesome. Our guide was great and he was really helpful. He took us to the Pearl market which is right across the road from the temple of heaven. I highly recommend you do this when you visit China....</p>
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Jana_b
Sep 1, 2016
The tai chi class was great and the... - <p>The tai chi class was great and the Temple of Heaven very beautiful. I also loved the art studio where the tai chi class was taught. I bought several things there.</p>
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