
Temple of Heaven Ticket
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 623 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Temple of Heaven Ticket worth booking?
Temple of Heaven Ticket is a 2-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $9 per person. It scores 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 623 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 95 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (623)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Visit the World UESCO Heritage Temple of Heaven. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by Tickets QR and enjoy the imperial Temple at your own pace—morning, noon, or afternoon. 1: Prebook to save time and stress 2: Explore the Imperial Temple of Heaven at your own pace 3: Scan the ticket QR and enter Temple of Heaven 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon
What you get
About this experience
Visit the World UESCO Heritage Temple of Heaven. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by Tickets QR and enjoy the imperial Temple at your own pace—morning, noon, or afternoon. 1: Prebook to save time and stress 2: Explore the Imperial Temple of Heaven at your own pace 3: Scan the ticket QR and enter Temple of Heaven 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon
What's included
Included
- International student with Chinese student card. DON"T book it here. NOT accepted
- IMPORTANT: FREE Entry for Kid 17, -17 years old, Seniors 60, 60+ year old. DON'T book Entry ticket
- Ticket of Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
- IMPORTANT: if you can’t speak English please don’t book it
- IMPORTANT: All of your name, overseas passport numbers and your WhatsApp phone numbers are required
- Entrance Ticket of Temple of Heaven
- Ticket of Circular Mound Altar
Not included
- NO Tour Guide Service
- NO Transportation
- Not accessible for Chinese ID and Passport.
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
- IMPORTANT: If your WhatsApp NOT working in China, please don't book it
- IMPORTANT: The QR from the platform is NOT your ticket (Supplier will send you the QR by WhatsApp)
- IMPORTANT: If your WhatsApp NOT working. Your booking will be canceled ( IMessage works)
What you'll see and do
Temple of Heaven
Make your own way to Temple of Heaven(NO transportation). All Participants overseas Passport numbers are required. Please send it in the your booking or by WhatsApp. ( NOT accessible for local passport) You will receive the Tickets QR during travel day by WhatsApp. It include Entrance Ticket, Ticket of Hall prayers harvest, The Ticket of Circular Mound Altar. 1: Arrive Temple of Heaven EAST GATE or North Gate 2: Scan the Ticket QR to enter Temple of Heaven 3: Scan the same QR again to see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest 4: Scan the Same QR again to see Circular Mound Altar 5: Exit from the South Gate of Temple of Heaven
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Temple of Heaven
Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100061, China
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Temple of Heaven · Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100061, China
Options you can book
Ticket NO Guide
Duration: 2 hours: Ticket NO Guide, QR will be sent by WhatsApp on your travel Day ( Kid 17, -17, Senior 60, 60+ NO need ticket, Free entry)
Ticket with Guide
Duration: 3 hours: Entrance Ticket with Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide are all inclusive (NO Transportation, NO Food, No Other Expenses)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Authentic China Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 621 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
621 verified traveler reviews for Temple of Heaven Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful and Easy Visit.
Miss Li was very easy to deal with and messaged me straight away on WhatsApp to explain when I’d receive my ticket. The QR code arrived the day before my visit, and everything was really straightforward. The Temple of Heaven and its surrounding gardens were lovely, and I had a great time wandering around. I visited on a weekday and imagine it would be much busier at weekends. Don’t hesitate to book with her. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Good trip
Straightforward and easy.Mr. Li was responsive and helpful 👍
via Tripadvisor
Hassle free ticket experience
Gorgeous temple to visit set inside a lovely, peaceful park to walk around and explore as well. Booking this experience means that all tickets to the three different sections of the site are sorted for you. Li was great and sent our tickets the night before as well as detailed instructions on how best to navigate the site and checked in to make sure we had no problems with our visit
via Viator
Great experience! ☺️
A special thank you to Miss Lee for her assistance! She was extremely prompt in sending the tickets and provided us with all the information we needed. Very helpful and the instructions were crystal clear! Thank you again! Michela
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful rainy walk
I had done a few guided tours in other attractions and worried this wouldnt be as good solo, however thanks to the guidance from Miss Li over WhatsApp I had a really clear plan of how to get in, what to see, and how to get around. It was a really wonderful experience despite the rain.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $229
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 218
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Authentic China Tours, who run 5 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.4 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Authentic China Tours runsWhy this scores 95
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Temple of Heaven Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Temple of Heaven Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Temple of Heaven Ticket take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Temple of Heaven Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 623 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Temple of Heaven Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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Around 218 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Temple of Heaven Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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Included: International student with Chinese student card. DON"T book it here. NOT accepted; IMPORTANT: FREE Entry for Kid 17, -17 years old, Seniors 60, 60+ year old. DON'T book Entr; Ticket of Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest; IMPORTANT: if you can’t speak English please don’t book it; and IMPORTANT: All of your name, overseas passport numbers and your WhatsApp phone numbers are. Not included: NO Tour Guide Service; NO Transportation; Not accessible for Chinese ID and Passport; and Any other expenses that not listed as included. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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The experience starts at Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100061, China. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Temple of Heaven Ticket wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Temple of Heaven Ticket if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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Across 623 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Temple of Heaven Ticket?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Ticket NO Guide, Ticket with Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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