Step into history at the Temple of Heaven—where emperors prayed for harvests and divine blessings! Admission tickets to The Temple of Heaven. Children aged 0-3 can enter free. Book Tickets Online & Save.
Highlights
- The Temple of Heaven is the world's largest ancient worship complex, where emperors prayed for harvests.
- Its unique design symbolizes "the sky is round and the earth is square," covering 273 hectares.
- The inner altar has two sections: the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests (north) and the Circular Mound Altar (south).
- Key structures include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven, and Danbi Bridge.
- Built in 1420, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and a national treasure of China.