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Temple of Heaven
天坛公园
Where emperors prayed for harvests — and where Beijing retirees now dance, sing and play cards.
Should I go? Worth it
Come early. The park opens at 6am and the real show is the locals — tai chi, ballroom dancing, choirs and card games in the Long Corridor. The halls themselves open around 8am.
🎟 Booking — do this before you go
- OpensUp to 7 days ahead
- Where“畅游公园” WeChat mini-program (Beijing parks) or Trip.com; limited walk-up sales
- PassportForeign passports OK — bring the one you booked with
Seldom sells out outside holidays.
Cost & timing
- Price¥34 ticketCombo ticket ¥34 Apr–Oct, ¥28 Nov–Mar; park-only ¥15/¥10
- Time needed2 hours
- Best time7–9am on any day for the park life; weekday for fewer tour groups.
- HoursPark 6am–10pm; halls ~8am–5pm (closed Mon in winter for some halls)
💡 Local tips
- 🕘 Local tip · Temple of Heaven The park is open from 6am but the halls close around 5pm — arrive after 4pm and you’ll only see gardens.
Getting there
Metro: Tiantan Dongmen (Line 5), Exit A
北京市东城区天坛东里甲1号
Nearby
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