Beijing, a city rich in history and culture, is home to seven World Heritage sites. These include the Great Wall, the Palace Museum, the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, and the Grand Canal. Each site holds significant historical and cultural value, offering visitors a glimpse into China's past and its enduring legacy.

Temple of Heaven

In 1998, the Temple of Heaven was inscribed on the World Heritage List. Located at the southern end of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties annually conducted ceremonies to pray for good harvests. With its meticulous architectural layout, unique structures, and magnificent decorations, the Temple of Heaven enjoys great renown both domestically and internationally.

Covering an area of 273 hectares, the Temple of Heaven is divided into inner and outer altars. The inner altar consists of the Circular Mound Altar and the Altar of Prayer for Grain, while the outer altar is a forested area with over 3,500 ancient pine and cypress trees. Representative buildings within the Temple of Heaven include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, etc.

As part of efforts to promote the cultural heritage of the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Heaven Park has launched a new cultural and creative space called "Temple of Heaven Collect Time". In December 2022, the "Temple of Heaven Collect Time" cultural and creative space was successfully selected as a "2022 Beijing Internet-famous Check-in Site," offering another destination for experiencing the cultural richness of the Temple of Heaven alongside the "Temple of Heaven 1420" and the "Minyuan Restaurant".

To book tickets, please visit the "Temple of Heaven" WeChat official account.