天坛
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven was a ceremonial space where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for grain. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the most recognizable, but the ceremonial axis, circles, imperial vaults and ancient cypresses that run through the park together form a complete narrative. Only by connecting these nodes on foot can we understand the relationship between architecture and ritual.
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天坛
No. 1, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official source
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 10/2/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Plan your visit
Plan Beijing's Temple of Heaven: compare park and combined tickets, check Monday monument closures, passport booking and metro access before visiting.
Does a park ticket include the main monuments?
General park admission and monument access are different. Beijing's official FAQ says the combined ticket includes the park, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar. Check other facilities separately; do not assume every exhibition or activity is included.
Can foreign visitors book with a passport?
Beijing's visitor guide lists passport booking through the official Temple of Heaven ticketing WeChat account. Use your own document details and retain the booking confirmation. If the form fails, contact the park rather than entering a Chinese ID number that is not yours. We have not tested a passport purchase end to end.
Is the whole park closed on Mondays?
The official guide distinguishes park opening from monument opening. The listed monuments close on Mondays except statutory holidays and finish earlier than the park. For architecture rather than just a park walk, check the monument schedule before choosing your date.
Which metro station should I use?
Tiantandongmen on Line 5 serves the east side; Tianqiao on Line 8 is another option listed by the city. Choose the gate for your route, then check the station exit and walking directions. Allow time inside the large park rather than treating arrival at a gate as arrival at the main hall.
Official guidance checked on 19 October 2026. Passport checkout was not tested; confirm date-specific notices before paying.
Opening hours
- Fri
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- Mon
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- Sat
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- Sun
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- Thu
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- Tue
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- Wed
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The park opens daily; the separately ticketed main halls are normally closed Mondays. Apr–Oct halls 08:00–18:00, last entry 17:30; Nov–Mar 08:00–17:00, last entry 16:30.
Official reference checked2026-09-29
Check the official visitor noticeGetting there
Temple of Heaven East Gate Station is close to the East Gate. The park is large, so please reserve time for walking inside.
Practical notes
The outer altar is also an active city park, where you can see the daily activities of local residents especially in the early morning. The main buildings are far apart, so you should reserve time for walking and confirm whether the purchased ticket includes the park within the garden and its closing time.
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