Temple of Heaven Half-Day Guided Tour

The Temple of Heaven, in the south of inner Beijing, is where emperors offered sacrifices to Heaven each year; today it is a large park of ancient cypresses where locals practise tai chi and play chess from early morning. This half-day tour follows the classic route through the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven with its Echo Wall, and the white marble Circular Mound Altar. The guide gives detailed commentary and every guest has a wireless headset so nothing is lost in the crowds. Meeting time, commentary language and daily prices appear once you pick a date. It pairs well with an afternoon on Qianmen Street or a roast duck lunch, both in the same southern part of the city.