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.
Beijing & Chongqing & Yangtze River & Yichang 9-Day Tour
- Tour Code: CN0077
- Duration:9 days
- Market Price:$1305
- Our Price: $1305
- Highlights:
- This 9-day tour is a combination of Beijing and Yangtze River. Beijing, the capital city of China, is the political and economic center of China. This ancient city was ever the capital of many dynasties during China's long history. Yangtze River is thought to be the cradle of Chinese culture. It boasts for its limpid water, Verdant Mountain and cultural relics.
Beijing One-day Cultural Tour to Badaling Great Wall & Summer Palace
- Tour Code: SH0099
- Duration:1 day
- Market Price:$50
- Our Price: $50
- Highlights:
- "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is not a real man.” This one-day tour includes classic historic attractions in Beijing. A small tip here, before the tour begins, you’d better have an an undistracted sleep for the Great-wall action is a very energetic form of exercise.
Beijing & Hangzhou & Suzhou & Shanghai 12 Days Tour
- Tour Code: SH0070
- Duration:12 days
- Market Price:$1455
- Our Price: $1455
- Highlights:
- China covers a large area, ranking third in the world. It is granted with diverse sceneries. In this 12-day tour you may experience for yourself the differences.
Beijing & Shanghai & Xian 8 Days Tour
- Tour Code: SH0002
- Duration:8 days
- Market Price:$1140
- Our Price: $1140
- 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. The Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors, as well as modern Shanghai are all included in this itinerary.
Beijing & Xian & Shanghai & Yangtze Cruise 12 Days
- Tour Code: CN0106
- Duration:12 days
- Market Price:$1650
- Our Price: $1650
- Highlights:
- Beijing and Xian are both ancient cities. Also they were ever capital cities during China’s long history. So there are many historical heritages in these two places, such as the imposing Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. This tour also covers the Yangtze river cruise. Yangtze River is thought to be the mother river to Chinese. Here in China, people are proud of this beautiful river. On the comfortable cruise, you can relax yourself and enjoy the stunningly beauty of this great river.
