Itinerary

1. 2-Hour Temple of Heaven Private Walking Tour

   Greet your courteous guide in your hotel's lobby at your preferred time, then head directly to the Temple of Heaven (subway or taxi at your own expense).

   Upon arrival, first, you will stroll around the park to see Beijing's elderly enjoying their exercises, dances, and martial arts. Your tour guide will explain retirement in China and the daily lives of its older citizens. Feel free to ask questions if you have any. 

   Move on to the 15th-century Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. The whole building is constructed without a single nail and is a masterpiece of wood frame construction. Inside the hall, there is no beam but 28 Phoebe columns and 36 pieces of interconnected squared rafters. These large columns have different symbolic meanings; learn all of them from your knowledgeable tour guide.

   Continue to visit a museum to understand this impressive building deeply.

   Stroll along the Danbi Bridge,  and earn the stories of the 9-Dragon Juniper, a 500-year-old tree resembling climbing dragons.

   Next, test how echo works at the Echo Wall Complex, and later visit the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where Ming- and Qing-era emperors worshipped heaven during the winter solstice. 

   Listen to illuminating commentary from your guide as you stroll to the Circular Mound Altar, where sacrifices were offered to the gods. 

   Your tour ends at the South Gate. Your tour guide will help you to find a taxi to your next destination (at your own cost)

   Please note this tour is not running on Monday since the museums are not open on Monday.