Highlights
- Discover the ancient Tanzhe Temple, dating back to the Jin Dynasty
- Explore the largest ancient temple complex in the suburbs of Beijing
- Admire the Ten Scenic Spots of Tanzhe, including Red Leaves on the Plain
- Visit Biyun Temple, a well-preserved garden-style temple complex
- See the temple's treasures, including stone lions and guardian deities
Description
Half-Day Tour: Temple of Heaven & Yonghe Temple
This half-day journey takes you through two iconic landmarks of Beijing, blending imperial ritual and profound Buddhist culture.
Temple of Heaven Location: Dongcheng District, south of the city center
Built: 1420 (Ming Dynasty)
UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1998
Highlights
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: The iconic triple-eave circular hall with blue glazed tiles, supported by 28 pillars symbolizing seasons, months, and constellations.
Circular Mound Altar: A three-tiered white marble altar where emperors worshipped Heaven on the Winter Solstice.
Imperial Vault of Heaven & Echo Wall: A circular building housing divine tablets, surrounded by a wall that creates amazing acoustic effects.
Key Facts: The largest and best-preserved imperial sacrificial complex in the world, embodying the ancient Chinese philosophy of 'round heaven and square earth'.
Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)
Location: Dongcheng District, near the Northeast 2nd Ring Road
Built: 1694 (originally a prince’s residence)
Converted to Monastery: 1744 (Qing Dynasty)
Highlights
Architectural Fusion: A unique blend of Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan styles.
Main Halls: Five grand halls along a central axis, including the Hall of Harmony and Peace, Hall of Everlasting Protection, and the Wanfu Pavilion.
Giant Sandalwood Buddha: An 18-meter-tall statue carved from a single sandalwood tree, a world record.
Key Facts: The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing, once the highest-ranking Buddhist temple in the Qing Dynasty.
The following are the optional itinerary options:
1. Beijing: Half-day tour of Temple of Heaven and Yonghe Temple
2. Beijing: Tanzhe and Biyun Temple Private Day Trip
3. Beijing: Private Trip to Xiangshan Biyun and Jietai Temple
4. Beijing: Private Day Trip to Tanzhe and Yonghe Temple
Includes
Temple of Heaven Ticket (optional)
Yonghe Temple Ticket (optional)
Tanzhe Temple Ticket (optional)
Biyun Temple Ticket (optional)
Guided tour (optional)
Transport by private driver and vehicle (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional)
Excludes
Gratuities(Highly recommended)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lunch
Cable car fee
Important Information
- Please provide your passport information (full name, passport ID, date of birth, and gender) in advance to complete your reservation. Failure to provide passport information in time will result in cancellation and a cancellation fee will apply
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
