The heartbreaking lesson of walking 30,000 steps at the Temple of Heaven without a plan—really, you’ll cry if you don’t prepare!

Take my advice❗️The Temple of Heaven Park is actually 4 times bigger than the Forbidden City😵‍💫 Without a well-planned route, you’ll walk until your legs give out!!

💡Here’s the ultimate guide～ Just save this one✨

📍Address: No. 1 Tiantan Road Jia, Dongcheng District, Beijing
⏰Opening Hours:
- Peak season (4.1-10.31):
🏞️Park: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:00 PM)
🏛️Inside the halls: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM)
- Off-season closes at 5:00 PM

💸Ticket Guide:
- Peak season 15 RMB | Combined ticket 34 RMB (must buy‼️)
- Free for seniors 60+ / under 18 | Half price for students
- Closed on Mondays❌ Buildings not open

🚇Transportation Guide:
- East Gate: Metro Line 5, Exit A2
- West Gate: Metro Line 8, Exit C
- South Gate: Bus Route 202

🔥Super practical tour routes:
⏳1-hour route:
🎯South Gate → Circular Mound Altar → Echo Wall → Nine-Dragon Cypress → Danbi Bridge → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → North Gate
(The emperor’s route✨ Symbolizes step-by-step promotion—great meaning~)

⏳2-hour route:
🎯South Gate → Circular Mound Altar → Echo Wall → ... → Imperial Music Bureau → Imperial Abstinence Palace → West Gate
(A leisurely walk with snacks and fresh vibes🍃 Perfect for photos)

⏳3-hour route:
🎯West Gate → Twin Ring Longevity Pavilion → Imperial Abstinence Palace → ... → East Gate
(In-depth tour route, recommend wearing comfortable shoes👟)

🌟Most eye-catching photo spots:
1️⃣ Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Three-tiered colorful glazed roof🌈 A classic ancient Ming dynasty hall
2️⃣ Circular Mound Altar
Full of hidden “nine” secrets🧐 Sacred site for heaven worship
3️⃣ Imperial Vault of Heaven
Stunning blue tiles and golden roof🤩 Even the caisson ceiling hides dragon patterns
4️⃣ Imperial Abstinence Palace
Where the emperor fasted👑 Very palace-like for photos
5️⃣ Danbi Bridge
4 meters above ground🌈 Connects two main buildings

😉Bonus tip:
If you see Tianjin-style ice cream🍦 it’s super cute for photos!
Recommend buying one as a prop—tasty and photogenic📸