Temple of Heaven & HongQiao Pearl Market Half Day Tour

As a place of worship of emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple of Heaven is for sure one of the richest tourist sites with more than ... See more

As a place of worship of emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple of Heaven is for sure one of the richest tourist sites with more than hundreds of years of history. In ancient times, the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors used to come every winter solstice to worship Heaven, unique element mandating emperors’ status on the earth. Solemnly Praying for a good harvest, it is the symbol of the emperor′s reign and stability. a visit to the Temple is where seeing the old people performing morning exercises such as Taichi, ancient martial art of sword, traditional dance, etc. Other scenes as the Nine Dragon cypress (more than 500 years old) with in the forest full of old pines and evergreen trees. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the most symbolical Building of the Temple of Heaven′s attraction site, and other religious buildings such as The Circular Mound Altar and The Imperial Vault of Heaven all gives an impression that how magnificent they were during the history.
Hongqiao (Red Bridge) Market is a famous shopping destination located to the east of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. It is a vibrant and bustling market known for its wide variety of goods and unique shopping experience. The market is particularly popular among locals and tourists alike for its extensive selection of pearls, clothing, accessories, electronics, home decor items, and traditional Chinese handicrafts. From trendy fashion apparel to traditional Chinese qipaos, you can find an array of items to suit all tastes and preferences. See less