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Tiantan Temple, China

From series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
Year: 1420.

An incredibly beautiful temple complex called the Temple of Heaven is located in Central Beijing. Its main component is a large temple with an unusual rounded shape. The total area of the complex is about 267 hectares. This temple complex was built in 1420. The temple is located near the Imperial Palace. Therefore, it is not deprived of the attention of tourists. Many important historical events and traditional rituals are associated with this beautiful temple.

Tiantan Temple, China Emperors have come to this temple to perform traditional rituals on the winter solstice every year for more than 500 years. They brought generous gifts to the temple to propitiate the Heaven. It was believed that such rituals would help make the weather the best for cultivating the crop in the coming year. Several beautiful palaces are included in this complex in addition to the temple. The Palace of Abstinence is among them. The Emperor had to stay three days before performing the sacred rites in it. The ruler observed the fast at this time. He also tended the graves located on the territory of the temple complex.

An interesting museum with exhibits from the Qing period is currently open in the walls of the palace. You can see vintage accessories there. They were used for performing sacrifices. The entire territory of the temple complex is accessible to tourists. You can walk along the spacious terraces and admire ancient sculptures and ancient trees. You will also have the opportunity to relax in the incredibly beautiful garden pavilions. It is most interesting to visit the Temple of Heaven in the summer. There is a chic garden with fragrant flower beds and exotic plants on its territory. Next - Dazu Shike Caves


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Car rental office: 'Beijing Liangchao Car Renting Co., Ltd.' is located in 0.55 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'EV Charging Point' in 0.8 km
Supermarket: 'Beijing Temple of Heaven Park Store' in 0.22 km
Parking: 'Art Treasures Museum of Chinese Nation Parking Lot' in 0.58 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Beijing Capital Airport PEK - in 26 km
 »  Tianjin Binhai International Airport TSN - in 111 km
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Best hotels near Tiantan Temple

Beijing Tiantan Wancheng Hotel

Located in 0 km from Tiantan Temple
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Rooms: 120
Air-conditioned rooms at Beijing Tiantan are modern and spacious. Each is equipped with ironing facilities and ample workspace. Private bathrooms … More: photo, rates and booking
Shindom Inn Beijing Zhushikou

Located in 1 km from Tiantan Temple
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Rooms: 94
Shindom Zhushikou is a 10-minute walk from the bustling Qianmen Street and a 20-minute walk from Temple of Heaven. Qianmen subway station is a … More: photo, rates and booking
Three Legged Frog Hostel

Located in 2 km from Tiantan Temple
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Rooms: 15
Three Legged Frog Hostel is a 10-minute drive from Beijing Railway Station, 14-minute drive from Temple of Heaven Park. The Capital International … More: photo, rates and booking
Xuanwumen Hotel

Located in 3 km from Tiantan Temple
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Rooms: 356
Fitted with soft carpeted flooring, all air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, personal safe and electric kettle. En suite … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Tiantan Temple - Beijing

Beijing is amazing city and place to have fun and enjoy various outdoor activities. Actually, they can be found here at every step, but we have chosen for you only the most exciting activities. And the first advice from our team is to visit and spend some time at the Dragon Gorge (Longqingxia). This tourist attraction and landmark is located 85 kilometres from Beijing. Dragon Gorge is picturesque natural complex under the AAAA status (like the hotel of 4 stars). It is located on the Gucheng river, which cuts the seven-kilometer karst canyon. Here you can do different activities and enjoy the amazing panorama!

In Dragon Gorge, you must take the trip to dam top by 285-meter escalator. It will be the most bright impression in your life! Why? First, the escalator is executed in the form of the huge soaring dragon and even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest dragon in Asia. Second, the view under the seat will be carved in your memory for ages. Another attraction you must try here is the boat trip along the reservoir. The list of fun in the Dragon Gorge has no limits. Here you can feed deer, visit the Diamond Temple, do the bungee jumping, to make safe downhill racing on a 200-meter rope in "a hummock romper suit" and visit the Cave of flowers.
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