I. Basic information
•Opening hours: The park gate is open from 6:00 to 22:00, and the park will be closed at 21:00. Central axis attractions such as Prayer Hall, Echo Wall, Huanqiu, etc. The peak season (April 1 - October 31) is 8:00-17:30, and the off-season (November 1 - March 31 of the following year) is 8:00-16:30. Closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays).
II. Ticket reservation
(I) Reservation core information
1. Reservation time limit: You can make an appointment 1-7 days in advance (including the same day), the peak season (April 1 - October 31), and there are a large number of tourists on holidays. It is recommended to set an alarm clock 7 days in advance to avoid running out.
2. Real-name system requirements: All appointments need to be bound to valid documents such as ID cards, one person, and the information should be filled in accurately.
3. Ticket time period:
• Online booking tickets: 6:00-8:00, 8:00-12:00, 12:00-16:30, 16:30-21:00, the timeout is invalid.
• Online booking joint ticket: Park Gate 6:00-16:30 Admission to the park, Park Scenic Area (Praying Hall, etc.) 8:00-17:30 Admission to the park, the timeout is invalid.
(II) Appointment platform and operation process
Platform type, specific channel, suitable core advantages of the population
The official platform "Temple of Heaven" WeChat official account All tourists (including domestic, foreigners/Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) make direct reservations, which is convenient to return and change, and support time-sharing booking of scenic spots.
Official platform "Changyou Park" WeChat applet / official website (https://www.bjgyol.com.cn/) Domestic tourists can book multiple Beijing parks and uniformly manage orders.
Tourists who prefer third-party ticket purchase on third-party platforms such as Ctrip, Meituan and Tongcheng occasionally have preferential packages (including explanations, etc.)
At the ticket window of the park gate area, only tourists who buy large tickets (excluding scenic spots) can buy and enter without booking in advance.
(3) Core operation process (taking the "Temple of Heaven" WeChat official account as an example)
1. Follow the official account of "Temple of Heaven" and enter the bottom menu bar "Ticket Purchase Service" → "Ticket Reservation";
2. Select the type of tourist (domestic tourists / foreigners / Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourists / policy free appointments, etc.);
3. Select the tour date and ticket type (large ticket / joint ticket) time period;
4. Fill in the tourist identity information (name, ID card number / passport number, etc.), submit the order and pay online;
5. After successful payment, save the QR code of the order (preferential tickets and foreign tourists need to enter the park with the code + certificate).
III. Ticket type and price
Ticket type: peak season (4.1-10.31) off-season (11.1 - the following year 3.31) includes range
Large ticket (full price) 15 yuan 10 yuan park periphery (promenade, double ring pavilion, etc.)
Large ticket (preferential) 7.5 yuan 5 yuan same as above (crowds in line with preferential policies)
Joint ticket (full price) 34 yuan 28 yuan large ticket + prayer hall + echo wall + round hill
Joint ticket (preferential) 17 yuan 14 yuan same as above (crowds in line with preferential policies)
Separate scenic spot ticket prayer hall / echo wall / Huanqiu joint ticket 20 yuan (10 yuan discount); Kagura Department 10 yuan (5 yuan discount) The same peak season price needs to buy a large ticket before making a separate reservation.
IV. Preferential and free policies
Free crowd (no appointment required, direct admission with valid certificate):
• Children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters tall;
• Elderly people aged 65 (inclusive) (with preferential treatment card or ID card for the elderly);
• Military personnel, armed police officers and soldiers (including retired and disabled soldiers), disabled people (with corresponding documents);
•Retired persons (holding a retirement permit).
Preferential crowds (reservation required, voucher + QR code entry):
• Minors aged 6-18 (including) (with ID card / household registration book);
• Full-time students with bachelor's degree or below (with student ID card);
• Elderly people aged 60-64 (with ID card, some policies apply).
Special instructions:
• Holders of park annual tickets and policy-free personnel who need to visit core scenic spots such as the Prayer Hall, they need to book scenic spot tickets on the "Temple of Heaven" official account more than 1 day in advance;
• North God Chef, North Jae Animal Pavilion and Zhai Palace can be entered for free with ID cards.
V. Rules for withdrawal and reform
1. Unused tickets can be refunded on the original reservation platform within 7 days from the date of tour. There is no handling fee and cannot be refunded after the deadline;
2. Tickets that have been used or have timed out cannot be refunded;
3. Rescheration is not supported for the time being. If you need to change the itinerary, you need to refund the ticket before making a new reservation.
VI. Admission and Precautions
Admission certificate:
• Domestic full-price ticket tourists: swip the original ID card to enter the park (you can't enter the park without an ID card);
• Discount tickets, foreigners / Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourists: enter the park with the QR code of the reservation + the certificate used when buying tickets (save the QR code in advance);
• Holders of permanent residence identity cards of foreigners: swip the original certificate + QR code to enter the park.
Special tips:
• The core attractions (the prayer hall, echo wall, etc.) are closed on Monday (except statutory holidays) and are only open on the periphery of the park;
•Nian Nian Hall night show (lights on on Friday and Saturday) need to book night tickets separately;
• It is forbidden to credulously believe in the "reservation-free fast lane" scalper tickets, and no third-party fast lane is officially authorized;
• It is necessary to cooperate with security checks when entering the park. Wheeled scooter (except wheelchairs, strollers), kites, drones and other equipment are forbidden.
VII. Traffic Guide
•Subway: Take subway line 5 to exit A of the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven station, and you can go directly to the east gate of the Temple of Heaven; take subway line 8 to exit the station at Exit C of the overpass station, 180 meters from the west gate of the Temple of Heaven.
•Bus: There are many bus lines that can reach each gate, such as 6, 34 and 35 to the east gate of the Temple of Heaven; 2nd, 7, 15 and so on to the west gate of the Temple of Heaven; 36, 53, 62 and so on to the south gate of the Temple of Heaven; 6, 34, 35 and so on to the north gate of the Temple of Heaven.
• Self-driving: Navigate to "Beijing Tiantan Park". There is a parking lot at the east gate, west gate and north gate, and the parking fee is 8 yuan/hour.
VIII. Play route
• 3-hour tour route: enter from the east gate, visit Zaiying Pavilion, 72 Corridor, North God Chef, Prayer Hall, Danbi Bridge, Chengzhen Gate, Echo Wall, Imperial Dome, Huanqiu, Zhai Palace, Shuanghuan Pavilion, and finally leave from the West Gate.
• 2-hour tour route: enter from the South Gate, visit Huanqiu, Echo Wall, Imperial Dome, Prayer Hall, Shuanghuan Pavilion, Zhai Palace, and then get out from the West Gate.
• 1-hour tour route: enter from the east gate, pass through the promenade, visit the prayer hall, Danbi bridge, echo wall, round hill, and finally leave from the south gate.
IX. Main attractions
• Prayer Hall: the landmark building of the Temple of Heaven, the triple eaves round hall. The top of the hall is covered with green, yellow and green glaze from top to bottom, symbolizing heaven, earth and everything. It is an isolated example of Mingtang-style architecture in ancient China.
• Huanqiu: Also known as the rooftop sacrifice, it is the place where the emperor holds the winter solstice festival. The number of stone steps, countertop stones and stone railings on the altar is related to "nine" and its multiples, corresponding to the "nine heavens", and the "sky stone" in the center has an echo effect.
• Echo wall: The wall of the imperial dome, due to the smooth wall and regular radian, in the past, the two of them talked softly against the wall, which could be clearly heard even if they were far apart. However, now the smoothness of the wall is damaged, and the sound transmission effect is not as good as before.
• Danbi Bridge: A 360-meter-long road 4 meters above the ground, connecting the Huanqiu altar and the Qigu altar. It is high in the north and low in the south. When walking, it seems to climb the sky step by step, and it is very good to take photos.
• Zhai Palace: It is the three-day bedroom of the emperor **. The architecture is simple and elegant, like a small palace, in which the beamless hall is carried with brick arches, which is quite distinctive.
XI. Practical tips
• It is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers, because the Temple of Heaven is large and needs to walk more.
• You can rent a voice guide, 10 yuan in Chinese, 40 yuan in other languages, and 100 yuan in deposit. You can also use free Chinese explanations in various scenic spots, 20 minutes/time.
• If you want to shoot the unmanned prayer hall, it is best to arrive before 8 o'clock; the light and shadow around 4 p.m. are suitable for photography; you can enjoy the night view of the prayer hall after 7 p.m. in summer.
XII. Food Recommendation
• Yin Sandou Juice: located at No. 176 Dongxiao Street, Dongcheng District, about 3 minutes' walk from the north gate of the Temple of Heaven. This is a soybean juice shop shortlisted for Michelin "Bbidden Recommendation" for four consecutive years. The soybean juice is fermented from mung beans. It is uniquely sour and fragrant. With coke rings and sugar ears, it is the representative of the old Beijing breakfast, with a per capita of about 18 yuan.
• South Gate Shabu (Tiantan Main Store): At No. 147, South Gate of Tiantan Park, Dongcheng District, it takes about 2 minutes' walk from the South Gate. This is an old Beijing copper pot shabu shop. The clear water soup base is matched with freshly cut beef and mutton, sesame sauce dipping sauce and freshly baked pancakes are the soul, with about 96 yuan per person.
• Box braised boiling: Located 300 meters walk from Exit B of Tiantan East Gate Station of the subway in Dongcheng District, 30 yuan per person. There are authentic braised braised heat, pork intestines and lungs are stewed for flavor, and can also be matched with fried enema, fried liver and other snacks. The soup is rich and garlic is fragrant.
•Old Ciqikou Bean Juice Shop (Tiantan Store): On Tiantan Road, near the north gate of the Temple of Heaven, it is about 8 minutes' walk away. The taste of soybean juice here is milder than that of Yin San, which is more suitable for first-time experimenters. It also sells traditional snacks such as pea yellow and donkey rolling, which is about 20 yuan per person.
•Blessing banquet of the Temple of Heaven: Located in the west gate of the Temple of Heaven, go straight to the left side of 200 meters. Here is the same afternoon tea in the Forbidden City, as well as traditional delicacies such as roast duck and Beijing cuisine, which is about 158 yuan per person.
• Cheap Square Roast Duck: Located at No. 87 Tiantan Road, its braised oven roast duck skills are listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Roast duck is evenly heated, fat but not greasy. It is a classic representative of Beijing Roast Duck, with a per capita of about 150 yuan.
•Jinfang Snacks: At No. 2 East Street, Zhushikou, not far from Tiantan Park. This is a time-honored snack bar, which specializes in cream fried cakes, first-class pancakes, honey twists and other pastries, as well as pasta, meatball soup and other snacks. Its assorted Lantern Festival is also included in the Dongcheng District-level Intangible Cultural Heritage List, with a per capita of about 30 yuan.
XIII. Accommodation recommendation
High-end
• Beijing Capital Hotel: It is about 1.8 kilometers away from the Temple of Heaven Park. The hotel is in a landscape architecture style and can enjoy the central axis view. There is an indoor swimming pool on the interior, which is suitable for tourists who pursue quality. The reference price starts from 500 yuan.
• Beijing VIP Building Hotel: It is about 3.2 kilometers away from the Temple of Heaven Park, close to the Forbidden City. The penthouse platform overlooks the panoramic view of the Forbidden City. The hotel has a European style and also provides exclusive travel shooting services, with a reference price starting from 1,000 yuan.
Mid-range
• Yaduo Light Residence Hotel on Beijing Temple of Heaven Prayer Street: It is about 280 meters walk from the Temple of Heaven Park and overlooks the Temple of Heaven Prayer Hall. The hotel provides laundry, family rooms and other services, which is suitable for parent-child travel. The reference price starts from 400 yuan.
• Beijing Chongwenmen Orange Crystal Hotel: It is about 1.3 kilometers' walk from the Temple of Heaven Park. It is a courtyard building. Some rooms have a separate courtyard bathtub and floor-to-ceiling windows, with a sense of design and comfort. The reference price starts from 400 yuan.
Economical
• Hanting Hotel (Beijing Qianmen Flyover Subway Station Store): It is about 2 kilometers' walk from Tiantan Park. As a newly opened hotel, the facilities and equipment are relatively new. There are family rooms to choose from. The price is affordable, and the reference price starts from 300 yuan.
• Ibis Hotel (Beijing Tiantan East Gate Subway Station Store): It is about 1.6 kilometers away from Tiantan Park. It has an excellent geographical location. The hotel has a laundry room, clothes dryer and other facilities. It is very convenient to travel and live. The reference price starts from 300 yuan.
Featured homestay
• Beijing 18HOW Qianmen Grape Yard (Tiananmen Square Dashilan Store): It is about 2.3 kilometers away from the Temple of Heaven Park. It is a courtyard homestay located in the Dashilan Hutong. It has a parent-child theme, a courtyard, roof coffee, etc. It is full of the charm of old Beijing, and the reference price starts from 500 yuan.
• Beijing Tiananmen Huajiantang Yudao: It is about 1.9 kilometers' walk from the Temple of Heaven Park. It is located on the axis of the imperial city. It is a newly opened homestay with a children's club, which is suitable for families. The reference price starts from 600 yuan.
XIV. Points to note
The core of going to the Temple of Heaven Park is to plan the time in advance, choose the right tickets, and abide by the park regulations to protect cultural relics, and prepare for travel.
1. Time and Closure: Avoid invalid periods
• Distinguish between "park opening hours" and "core attractions opening hours". The gate of the park opens at 6:00, but the core attractions such as the Prayer Hall and Huanqiu are not open until 8:00 during the peak season, and the museum will be closed at 16:30 in the off-season. You may not be able to enter the core area early or late.
• The core attractions are closed on Monday (except statutory holidays). Only the park and non-ticket areas will not be affected, but if you want to visit the prayer hall, don't choose Monday.
2. Ticket selection: Don't waste money
• Just visit the periphery of the park (such as promenade, double ring pavilion) and buy a large ticket of 10 yuan (off-season) or 15 yuan (peak season).
• If you want to visit the three core scenic spots such as the Prayer Hall, Echo Wall and Huanqiu, you can directly buy a joint ticket of 28 yuan (off-season) or 34 yuan (peak season), which is more cost-effective than buying large tickets + scenic spot tickets alone.
• Tickets can be booked on the official account of "Tiantan Park" or scan the code on site to buy. Try to make an appointment in advance to avoid on-site queuing.
3. Cultural relics protection: abide by the regulations without violating regulations
• It is forbidden to take photos in all cultural relics and buildings (such as the prayer hall and the imperial dome). It can be taken outside the hall. Don't violate the regulations just because you want to take photos.
• The slates of Echo Wall and Huanqiu are cultural relics. It is forbidden to step on or depict it. Don't sit on it to protect the original appearance of cultural relics.
• It is forbidden to litter, spit everywhere, and pets (except guide dogs) in the park to keep the environment clean.
4. Travel preparation: Make the play smoother
•The Temple of Heaven has a large area and needs to walk a lot. You must wear comfortable sneakers. Don't wear high heels or sandals to avoid footaches.
• Bring an umbrella, sunscreen and drink more water when you go in summer; it's cold in winter, pay attention to keep warm, especially in the morning and evening.
• To learn more about the history of the scenic spots, you can rent a voice guide (10 yuan in Chinese, 100 yuan in deposit) or listen to the free Chinese explanation in the park (20 minutes/time, near the main attractions).