Dragon Boat Festival Travel ⛱️ Beijing Temple of Heaven One-Day Guide 🌅

#Dragon Boat Festival good places ✨How can you miss the Temple of Heaven when you come to Beijing? As one of the world cultural heritage sites and Beijing landmarks, in addition to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, there are many hidden corners worth exploring! This article will help you avoid the crowds, take beautiful photos, and take a relaxing route ~ remember to save it first! 📍Transportation (super convenient! Direct access by subway) ✅ Subway: Take Metro Line 5 → Exit A at "Temple of Heaven East Gate Station" and walk about 3 minutes to the park's east gate ✅ By bus: You can take bus lines 36, 43, etc. and get off at "Temple of Heaven East Gate" stop 🎫Ticket Information (RMB) ✔ Park tickets (including major scenic spots): Peak season (April 1st to October 31st): RMB 15 per person Off-season (November 1st to March 31st): RMB 10 per person ✔ Combined ticket (including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound): Peak season: RMB 34 per person Off-season: RMB 28 per person ⚠️ Reminder: Open from 7:30 am to 5 pm. Tickets can be booked through the "Beijing Temple of Heaven Park" WeChat official account 🚶 Lazy person's tour route suggestion (about 3 hours) 👉🏻 Easy travel route: Enter through the East Gate → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (main building) → Hall of Imperial Ancestral Hall → Danbi Bridge → Echo Wall → Circular Mound Altar → Exit through the South Gate The entire trail is flat, suitable for all ages, and it is not easy to get lost! 📸Guide to taking photos 1⃣ Front view of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Must-see classic viewpoints. It is recommended to arrive before 8 a.m. to avoid the crowds. Stand on the central axis walkway and take spectacular photos from an upward angle. 2⃣ Center of the Echo Gallery Standing in the center and shooting with an ultra-wide-angle lens, the circular symmetry + dialogue experiment is very interesting~ 3⃣ Circular Mound Altar Stairs Pure white marble stairs + blue sky and white clouds background, it is recommended to wear bright-colored clothes for more layered photos ⚠️Tips to avoid pitfalls ❌ Avoid the peak time for tour groups between 10:30 and 14:00 ❌ High heels are not recommended as the ground is mostly slabs of stone ❌ Don’t miss the small gate: the Huanggan Hall between the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound is very atmospheric but often overlooked 🍜Nearby food recommendations ✔「Nanmenwai Snack Street」: authentic Beijing snacks such as noodles with soybean paste, candied haws, bean juice, and donkey rolls (RMB 20-50 per person) ✔「Taoranting」Old Beijing Instant Lamb (traditional copper pot, RMB 80-120 per person) ✔ On the way back, you can walk to the "Liulichang Cultural Street" to buy cultural and creative souvenirs and have a cup of tea to rest~ 👗 Outfit suggestions ✔ Spring and summer (April to September): sun hat + light long skirt/T-shirt + comfortable shoes ✔ Autumn and winter (October to March): Windbreaker + scarf / woolen coat, the color is recommended to be white / red / blue for taking photos ✔ If you like Chinese style, it is recommended to wear Hanfu + paper umbrella. The combination of Hanfu and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests creates a super atmosphere! 📌Hidden gameplay ✔ Morning Exercise Cultural Area: It is almost free to enter the Temple of Heaven Park before 6:30 in the morning. You can see Beijing grandpas and aunts dancing and practicing Tai Chi, which is very local. ✔ Prayer stamping spot: You can get commemorative stamps at the Temple of Heaven Cultural and Creative Store. Remember to bring your own notebook! ✔ Limited night lighting events: During festivals such as Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, there will be limited light show events. It is recommended to pay attention to official information. 💡Private collection suggestions: It is recommended to go after 3pm when the light is softer and the crowds are less Can be combined with a one-day tour around the Temple of Heaven + Qianmen Pedestrian Street + Dashilan Suitable for parent-child, couples, and Hanfu travel photography. The location is concentrated and it is easy to walk, take photos, and stroll!