Temple of Heaven
天坛
Temple of Heaven is a Beijing POI where foreign visitors should plan around park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion, navigation details, and current official notices.
Updated 2026-07-14
Direct Answer
Temple of Heaven Park is open 06:00-22:00 in the official peak-season schedule, with park last entry at 21:00. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar use separately charged access from 08:00 to 18:00 Tuesday-Sunday, with last entry at 17:30. Foreign visitors can book through the official Temple of Heaven WeChat account and should show the booking QR code with the same passport or ID used to buy it.
Before you leave, recheck the current visitor notice and keep the listed entrance address available offline.
Tiantandongmen · 8 min walk
Peak season park gates: last entry 21:00; Off season park gates: last entry 21:00
5 price tiers listed below
Reviewed 2026-07-14; verify official booking, entry, and notice updates before departure.
Foreign Visitor Rules
- English support
- Partial
- Difficulty score
- 3 / 5
- Notes
- Carry the exact passport used for reservation or ticketing where required and do not rely on English support at every service point.
Visit Rule Summary
- Admission
- Paid
- Ticket required
- Yes
- Reservation required
- Yes
- Time slot required
- No
- Entry window
- Peak season park gates: last entry 21:00; Off season park gates: last entry 21:00
- Crowd note
- Park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion
Ticket And Visit Rules
Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.
Opening Times
- Peak season park gatesApril 1-October 31Open: 06:00Last entry: 21:00Close: 22:00Ticketing usually stops at 20:00; core scenic spots close earlier.
- Off season park gatesNovember 1-March 31Open: 06:30Last entry: 21:00Close: 22:00Ticketing usually stops at 20:00; core scenic spots close earlier.
Plan window: use these published periods for planning only, then check before you go because official notices can override a static page.
Booking And Ticket Channels
- Temple of Heaven Official Ticketing PlatformChannel type: Official Wechat Mini ProgramMini program / platform: WeChat Official Account: Temple of Heaven Official Ticketing PlatformOfficial booking channel; foreign visitors can book with passport or permanent residence permit per Beijing government.Use passport details exactly as shown.
- Beijing government English ticketing informationChannel type: Official WebsiteOnline booking address: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/specials/parktours/guidevisitors/templeofheaven/Official English information page.Booking is handled through the official channel.
Use official online information first; on-site service depends on the attraction, date and visitor volume.
Start with Temple of Heaven Official Ticketing Platform; recheck its current booking notice before payment or travel. If that path is unavailable, use the listed service contact and keep the existing backup plan.
Ticket Price Tiers
- Peak admission ticketApril 1-October 31AdultCNY 15
- Peak combined ticketApril 1-October 31AdultCNY 34
- Off-season admission ticketNovember 1-March 31AdultCNY 10
- Off-season combined ticketNovember 1-March 31AdultCNY 28
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- Scenic spots ticketCore scenic spotsCNY 20
Payment And App Access
- Foreign card
- Unconfirmed
- Cash backup
- Yes
- Note
- Official sources do not consistently confirm foreign-card support across all checked channels. Prepare Alipay/WeChat Pay, passport, and cash or manual-service backup.
Access And Navigation
- Nearest metro
- Tiantandongmen
- Station exit
- Use current map-app exit guidance on the visit day.
- Walk time
- 8 minutes
- Navigation address
- Temple of Heaven East Gate, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Recommended entrance
- East Gate for subway access
- Recommended exit
- Exit toward the nearest metro or preselected ride-hailing pickup point.
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- Drop-off
- East Gate for subway access
- Taxi note
- Show driver: Temple of Heaven East Gate, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing. Traffic controls may move the final drop-off point.
- Walking entry
- Use map navigation for the final approach and follow on-site security or staff instructions.
Suggested Visit Flow
Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.
- PlanTemple of Heaven Park is open 06:00-22:00 in the official peak-season schedule, with park last entry at 21:00. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar use separately charged access from 08:00 to 18:00 Tuesday-Sunday, with last entry at 17:30. Foreign visitors can book through the official Temple of Heaven WeChat account and should show the booking QR code with the same passport or ID used to buy it.
- ArriveTemple of Heaven East Gate, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- EnterEast Gate for subway access
- Primary route or landmark view60 minutes · Primary route or landmark view is a practical way to experience Temple of Heaven while controlling park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion.
- Nearby connection route30 minutes · Nearby connection route is a practical way to experience Temple of Heaven while controlling park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion.
- Low-risk backup segment30 minutes · Low-risk backup segment is a practical way to experience Temple of Heaven while controlling park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion.
- ExitExit toward the nearest metro or preselected ride-hailing pickup point.
Visit Duration Model
- Quick
- 90 minutes
- Standard
- 150 minutes
- Deep
- 180 minutes
- Family
- 180 minutes
- Mobility limited
- 210 minutes
- Method
- Estimated from official site scale, route complexity, transfer burden, and visitor execution risk.
First-Time Recommendation
- Level
- Must Go For First Time Foreign Visitors
- Status
- Ready
- Reason
- Temple of Heaven has strong Beijing trip value when visitors handle park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion in advance.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Available: Yes Available inside or near the visitor area; exact location should be checked at arrival.
- Information Or Service Point
- Available: Yes Use the main visitor service center or ticket/service windows.
Services
- Manual Assistance
- Available: Yes Use the visitor service center or ticket/service window before entry. Show the POI name, passport if ticketed, and booking confirmation if applicable; keep a Chinese address ready for staff or drivers.
Visit execution details
Current visit status, navigation boundaries, restrictions, audience fit, nearby help, and practical fallback guidance.
Recent changes
- Reviewed
- 2026-07-14
- Static-page boundary
- This page does not claim live ticket inventory, live opening status, or same-day notice changes.
- Before you leave
- Recheck booking, entry-document, last-entry, closure, and route-control notices on official channels.
Visit status
- Current public guidance
- Published as an active Beijing POI. Same-day closures, event controls, or venue-specific notices must be checked before travel.
- Guidance reviewed
- 2026-06-22
Navigation boundaries
- Recommended entrance
- East Gate for subway access
- Recommended exit
- Exit toward the nearest metro or preselected ride-hailing pickup point.
- Drop-off
- East Gate for subway access
- Taxi note
- Show driver: Temple of Heaven East Gate, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing. Traffic controls may move the final drop-off point.
- Walking entry
- Use map navigation for the final approach and follow on-site security or staff instructions.
Security and restrictions
- Security check
- Yes
- ID check
- Yes
- Bag check
- Yes
- Storage recommended
- Yes
- Photography
- Yes
- Tripod
- No
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- Drone
- No
- Food and drink
- Yes
- Power bank note
- No POI-specific official English power-bank rule is encoded; follow venue security and current China transport rules.
- Security note
- Passport, ticketing or reservation checks may slow entry.
Crowd, queue and weather
- Best arrival
- Arrive close to opening or before the reserved entry window with transport buffer.
- Queue risk
- high
- Average queue
- 35
- Holiday risk
- high
- Weekend risk
- high
- Sell-out risk
- high
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- Weather sensitivity
- medium-high; outdoor transitions and queues are exposed
- Rainy day
- medium
- Hot weather
- medium in summer; carry water and reduce route depth if needed
- Winter
- medium in winter due cold wind and shorter daylight
- Night visit
- low to medium; normal venue hours usually end before late night
Special audience fit
- Elderly friendly
- Yes
- Child friendly
- Yes
- Stairs risk
- medium; verify accessible route on site
- Rest points
- Yes
- Quiet space
- No
- Pregnancy friendly
- No
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- Sensory overload
- high on holidays and peak entry windows
- Solo female friendly
- Yes
- Vegetarian nearby
- Yes
- Allergy note
- Dietary and allergen handling is venue-specific; visitors with strict needs should prepare safe food or choose verified restaurants nearby.
- Spicy food risk
- Low to medium by nearby restaurant choice.
Nearby resources
- Backup Or Nearby Reference
Visitor fit: Medium · Related Beijing POI for itinerary fallback or route pairing: Forbidden City.
- Backup Or Nearby Reference
Visitor fit: Medium · Related Beijing POI for itinerary fallback or route pairing: Beijing Central Axis.
- Backup Or Nearby Reference
Visitor fit: Medium · Related Beijing POI for itinerary fallback or route pairing: Tiananmen Square.
- Nearest Metro Or Transfer
Visitor fit: Medium · Primary nearby transit reference: Tiantandongmen.
- Restrooms
Visitor fit: Medium · Available inside or near the visitor area; exact location should be checked at arrival.
- Information Or Service Point
Visitor fit: Medium · Use the main visitor service center or ticket/service windows.
- Nearby Food Or Rest
Visitor fit: Medium · Nearby food/rest availability depends on district, venue hours, and payment support.
- Nearest Help Point
Visitor fit: Medium · Use on-site service center, police, or emergency services; exact hospital/pharmacy POI not encoded in this pass.
Practical visit summary
- Before arrival
- Temple of Heaven Park is open 06:00-22:00 in the official peak-season schedule, with park last entry at 21:00. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar use separately charged access from 08:00 to 18:00 Tuesday-Sunday, with last entry at 17:30. Foreign visitors can book through the official Temple of Heaven WeChat account and should show the booking QR code with the same passport or ID used to buy it.
- Primary fallback
- If Temple of Heaven cannot be visited as planned, switch to a nearby Beijing POI with available tickets or use the exterior/public-area portion only.
- First visit
- Temple of Heaven has strong Beijing trip value when visitors handle park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion in advance.
Experience Modules
Primary route or landmark view
Primary route or landmark view is a practical way to experience Temple of Heaven while controlling park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion.
60 minutesNearby connection route
Nearby connection route is a practical way to experience Temple of Heaven while controlling park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion.
30 minutesLow-risk backup segment
Low-risk backup segment is a practical way to experience Temple of Heaven while controlling park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion.
30 minutesRisks To Check
- Park ticket and scenic-spot ticket confusion
- Passport, ticketing or reservation checks may slow entry.
- Weather, holidays and crowd controls can change the visit flow.
Backup Plan
If Temple of Heaven cannot be visited as planned, switch to a nearby Beijing POI with available tickets or use the exterior/public-area portion only.
Pause before paying elsewhere; use official service support and keep a nearby low-friction alternative.
Use East Gate for subway access as the planned entry, then follow official on-site routing and exit guidance.
Carry a backup payment method, save the Chinese address, and expect perimeter traffic controls around pickup points.
FAQ
Do foreign visitors need a ticket or reservation for Temple of Heaven?
Yes. Temple of Heaven requires a ticket, reservation, or official channel check before the visit. Use the listed official source and carry the same passport used for booking when applicable.
What should I put into navigation for Temple of Heaven?
Use Temple of Heaven East Gate, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing as the navigation address, then follow current map-app exits and on-site instructions because Beijing traffic or security controls can change the final approach.
Chinese Phrase Cards
I booked or bought the ticket with my passport. Can I enter from here?
Use at the gate, ticket office, or security check when staff need to confirm document-based entry.Where is the visitor entrance today?
Use when construction, crowd control, or event security changes the normal entrance.Context Links
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Sources and review
The listed sources were reviewed with this POI record on 2026-07-14. Recheck current ticket, notice, entry, and route information before you go.
- Temple of Heaven official ticketing and opening-hours guideofficial · checked 2026-07-14
- Visit Beijing Temple of Heaven listingofficial · checked 2026-06-18
What we could not verify
Use these as traveler-facing checks, not as hidden SEO fields.
- Will my foreign card work?Acceptance is not clearly confirmed. Keep a backup payment method and check the official channel before arrival.
- What should I recheck before leaving?A practical visit detail is not fully confirmed. Recheck the official visitor information on the day of travel.
- Can I bring large luggage?Size, fee and route allowance are not confirmed. Travel light and recheck the official visitor information.
- Is this visit suitable for my mobility needs?Accessibility details are incomplete. Review the official route information and plan a lower-effort alternative.