Temple of Heaven Imperial Legacy: Explore one of Beijing’s most sacred and architecturally stunning complexes, where Chinese emperors conducted elaborate ceremonies for over 500 years. Marvel at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests with its intricate wooden construction requiring no nails, experience the acoustic phenomenon of the Echo Wall, and walk through the Imperial Vault of Heaven surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens. This UNESCO World Heritage site represents the pinnacle of Chinese religious architecture and offers profound insights into imperial ritual and ancient Chinese cosmology.
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Trip duration
0.5 day
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Price
From 660 cny
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Min/Max travelers
Min. 4
Discover Beijing’s imperial grandeur and cultural treasures in one unforgettable day. From the historic Tiananmen Square to the majestic Forbidden City, ancient Temple of Heaven, and vibrant Pearl Market – experience the perfect blend of China’s royal heritage and modern shopping.
Shopping Discovery: Experience Beijing’s most authentic cultural shopping along historic Liulichang Street, where traditional shops have preserved centuries-old arts and crafts. Browse through galleries featuring classical Chinese paintings, calligraphy supplies, ancient books, and genuine antiques while learning about Chinese artistic traditions. Continue to Hongqiao Market, famous for its exceptional pearl selection and traditional handicrafts, where you can practice your bargaining skills while discovering unique souvenirs and local specialties in a vibrant market atmosphere.
Day 1
Half Day: Temple of Heaven, Liulichang Street, and Hongqiao Market Private Tour
Experience the perfect blend of imperial heritage, Begin your journey at the magnificent Temple of Heaven, Beijing's most sacred imperial temple complex where emperors performed annual prayers for good harvests. Walk through the expansive park grounds and marvel at the architectural masterpiece of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests with its intricate wooden construction built without a single nail. Your guide will explain the fascinating rituals and symbolism while you observe local residents practicing tai chi, calligraphy, and traditional music in this living cultural space.
Continue to the historic Liulichang Street, Beijing's most famous cultural street renowned for traditional Chinese art supplies, antiques, and handicrafts. Browse through authentic shops selling calligraphy brushes, ink stones, silk paintings, and vintage collectibles while learning about Chinese artistic traditions. This pedestrian-friendly street offers a glimpse into Beijing's scholarly heritage and provides excellent opportunities for unique souvenir shopping.
Conclude your cultural exploration at Hongqiao Market, a bustling traditional marketplace famous for pearls, jade, silk, and local handicrafts. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of authentic Chinese commerce while your guide assists with navigation and cultural insights. The market provides an excellent opportunity to practice bargaining skills and discover quality traditional Chinese products.
Throughout the tour, enjoy comfortable air-conditioned transportation and complimentary bottled water. Comfortable walking shoes are essential as the Temple of Heaven is a large complex requiring considerable walking. Please bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock for outdoor portions of the tour. Advanced booking of 1 day is required, and the tour operates daily year-round.
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Respecting this and giving back to society has taken an important role in our endeavours in leaving only footprints and taking only memories.
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- A half-day tour (4 hours) with a professional English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service. Please meet our guide in your hotel lobby at the designated time.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
- Complimentary botteled of water with unlimited supplies
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- Tour operates daily with flexible departure times: 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions. The waiting time for no-shows cannot exceed 30 minutes, after which the tour will be automatically canceled.
- Tour duration is approximately 4 hours
- Booking required at least 1 day in advance
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside downtown Beijing. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District and both Beijing’s International Airports are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- Customers are advised that during the Lunar Festival celebrations (celebration of Chinese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
- The Temple of Heaven is a large complex and involves walking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat/cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which we are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour
- Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer's own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this