It was the place where every emperor of Ming and Qing Dynasty (1386~1911A.D.) offer sacrifices to Heaven and a place for emperors to worship. The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420, the same year as the Forbidden City, covering an area of 2,700,000 square meters and has two altars, an altar on the inside and one on the outside.
The north wall of the Temple of Heaven exists in a circular shape while the other three walls are in square shape, together it represents harmony of Heaven and Earth. The inner altar is the main building and the Circular Altar and Imperial Vault of Heaven stand on the north of the inner altar, while The Hall of Prayer and Huang Gan Hall facing south. There is a 360 meters long corridor connecting the two together. The Hall of Prayer is a 38 meters high, colorful, splendid, round hall, the eaves of which were built with blue color glazed tiles. Since the sky is blue, the color blue was used to resemble heaven. Another important structure of The Temple of Heaven is The Circular Altar, which is a three levels stone altar. Each level has white marble railing. This Altar presents the design of geometric figure showing the ingenious architectural designs. The number of bricks used, slats on the altar, the steps and the fences are all nin or multiply of nine, symbolizing Nine Divisions of Heaven, which is the center of heaven where God lives.
As famous as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven is a must to visit for every tourist coming to Beijing.
Shanghai Expo and Beijing 7 days Tour
- Tour Code: SHF-EXPO-P4L6
- Tour Name: Shanghai Expo and Beijing 7 days Tour
- Duration: 7 days
- Market Price:$450
- Our Price: $415
- Temple of Heaven Tours: Beijing tours → Shanghai tours
- Highlights:
- Long history granted China with many great relics. And deligent Chinese never stop construncting a strong nation. So travelling in China you will view both ancient cultures and modern miracles. This 7-day classic tour includes China's two most popular destinations - Beijing and Shanghai. In Beijing, you can visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City and other top attractions with deep Chinese culture. In Shanghai, besides enjoying Shanghai's top attractions, you can visit Shanghai Expo Park to appreciate the pomp of Shanghai 2010 Expo and feel the vigor and dynamics of this metropolis.
Shanghai Essence, Expo Site, Yangtze Cruise and Ancient Xian, Beijing Tours
- Tour Code: SHF-EXPO-P4L3
- Tour Name: Shanghai Essence, Expo Site, Yangtze Cruise and Ancient Xian, Beijing Tours
- Duration: 13 days
- Market Price:$1080
- Our Price: $990
- Temple of Heaven Tours: Beijing tours → Shanghai tours → Xian tours
- Highlights:
- Shanghai lies on the mouth of Yangtze River, which is the third longest river in the world. After covering the Expo Site and Shanghai city, taking a cruise up stream in Yangtze River to eye the beautiful sightseeing along the river banks. After the tour on water, you will be guided to feel the air of ancient Chinese cities Xian and Beijing.
Shanghai City, Expo Site, Yunnan and Beijing 12-Day Tour
- Tour Code: SHF-EXPO-P4L9
- Tour Name: Shanghai City, Expo Site, Yunnan and Beijing 12-Day Tour
- Duration: 12 days
- Market Price:$800
- Our Price: $760
- Temple of Heaven Tours: Beijing tours → Shanghai tours → Dali tours → Lijiang tours → Kunming tours
- Highlights:
- Best selection of China's famous spectacular sceneries together with China's modernism. You will have a close touch to this great country.
Shanghai, Gulin, Xian and Beijing 11-day tour
- Tour Code: SHF-EXPO-P4L2
- Tour Name: Shanghai, Gulin, Xian and Beijing 11-day tour
- Duration: 11 days
- Market Price:$810
- Our Price: $745
- Temple of Heaven Tours: Beijing tours → Shanghai tours → Guilin tours → Xian tours
- Highlights:
- This classic 11-day tour includes four china's most popular travel destinations-- Shanghai, Gulin, Xi'an and Beijing. You can enjoy the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors and many other top attractions with deep Chinese culture. In Shanghai, besides enjoying Shanghai's top attractions, you can visit Shanghai Expo Park to appreciate the pomp of Shanghai 2010 Expo and feel the vigor and dynamics of this metropolis.
Shanghai City, Expo Site, Ancient Capitals Beijing and Xian 9-day Tour
- Tour Code: SHF-EXPO-P4L1
- Tour Name: Shanghai City, Expo Site, Ancient Capitals Beijing and Xian 9-day Tour
- Duration: 9 days
- Market Price:$610
- Our Price: $560
- Temple of Heaven Tours: Beijing tours → Shanghai tours → Xian tours
- Highlights:
- Shanghai Expo will definitely be the highlight of China in 2010. This itinerary is a chance for you to participate in this world-class convention. But there is more, this itinerary also is a perfect chance for history fans to get next to the ancient capitals of China—Beijing and Xian.