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Temple of Heaven Tickets and Tours: The 15 Best

27 tours  ·  from $7

The round hall is the photograph; the park around it is the reason to go early. These 15 compare park-only entry with the combined ticket, and the guided visits that pair it with the Summer Palace or a duck dinner, priced and timed.

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - What the Temple of Heaven visit feels like
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

1.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7Our pick

Choose entry to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, then use the QR code sent by the local provider at the gate. You can visit independently, or receive help by WhatsApp. The Summer Palace ticket may include four inner sights, while boat rides and some extras cost more.

“Both places were amazing and worth visiting. It takes some time to get from Temple of Heaven to Summer Palace by pubilc traffic. Andy from the company sent me a message how to get there. So I found everything without any problems. Thanks!”

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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - The Forbidden City: the essential two-hour visit
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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

2.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 610 reviews · from $99

See Beijing’s imperial highlights in about nine hours with hotel pickup, transport, admission tickets, a Chinese lunch and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jenny, Mary, Lee and Michael have earned strong praise for clear explanations and good group control. Expect heavy walking, crowds and possible shopping stops.

“Great tour packed with seeing all of the most important spots in Beijing! My tour guide Lee spoke great English and kept the tour fun!”

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Temple of Heaven Ticket - The northern buildings: a quieter beginning
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Temple of Heaven Ticket

3.Temple of Heaven Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $8Top rated

Book a self-guided Temple of Heaven visit in Beijing for about $8.80. You receive one WhatsApp QR code for the park, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, and Circular Mound Altar. Li provides clear English directions and helpful route tips, but you arrange your own transport.

“Very cool tour! Li was super helpful and friendly, she helped me with the tickets and gave valuable tips! I recommend the tour and the company!!”

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Beijing: Entry to Temple of Heaven Park - Monday park entry for a flexible schedule
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Beijing: Entry to Temple of Heaven Park

4.Entry to Temple of Heaven Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 314 reviews · from $7

Visit Beijing’s Temple of Heaven on your own with a park-only, full-access, or Friday and Saturday night ticket. Full tickets cover the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound Altar. You can also choose a guided Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace day tour.

“Good support from the travel agency cleared out several question marks for our completed stay in Beijing via whatsapp, of very high valde for us.”

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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours - Starting at the Temple of Heaven
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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

5.Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $99

Spend 10 to 11 hours seeing Beijing’s imperial sights and old hutongs with an English-speaking guide. Ride a rickshaw, visit a traditional courtyard, and explore the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace. Pickup is included within the Third Ring Road, with tickets and bottled water provided.

“Helen is such a trooper!! Our group had a couple of mishaps but thanks to her, we were able to complete the itinerary and have a wonderful time! The tour is fast-paced and no-nonsense, ideal for those who want to see the essentials and not waste time.”

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Temple of Heaven Ticket - The northern buildings: a quieter beginning
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Temple of Heaven Ticket

6.Temple of Heaven Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 4 hours · from $8

Book a $8 Temple of Heaven ticket and explore Beijing’s grand imperial park without a guide or transport. Sunflower Tours China sends your QR entry code by WhatsApp, along with maps and practical advice from Li. The route covers the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Circular Mound Altar, and northern sacrificial buildings.

“Li was able to get us our QR code in a timely manner and also gave excellent tips on how to navigate temple of heaven.”

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All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace - The Forbidden City is the main event
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All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

7.All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $138

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and vehicle visiting Beijing’s four major imperial sights. Guides such as Maggie, Wendy, Lucy, and Linda are praised for clear English and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, tickets, bottled water, lunch, and return transport are included.

“We had a great tour with Bo Bo and she was exceptional in handling us from one place to another with complete knowledge about ancient China and humor us with some forbidden city corridor gossips. Great tour highly recommended”

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Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City - The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
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Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City

8.Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $100

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, and Forbidden City with a private guide such as Lucy, Cindy, Susan, or Alice. Choose subway travel or a private car with lunch, and expect plenty of walking, strict security, and useful help with palace crowds.

“Excellent experience .. Lucy Yu is so friendly and nice. She was very patient and explained everything very nicely in English . The entire tour was a wonderful experience”

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Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour - Entering the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate
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Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour

9.Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 8 hours · from $99

See Beijing’s three imperial landmarks in one well-filled day with a private guide such as May, Tony, or Angel. Walk through the Forbidden City, stroll beside the Summer Palace lakes, visit the Temple of Heaven, and enjoy a local lunch. Hotel pickup and transport depend on your selected option.

“I had a great experience visiting Beijing. I had only one day in the city so I booked private tour. My guide, Bill, picked me up at the train station and guided my through three hallmarks: Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. He explained the history of those places and answered all of my questions. He even took pictures of me. At the end of the day, he brought me back to the train station and made sure that I found my platform. I had a lovely day and recommend this option particularly to those who have limited time in Beijing.”

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Beijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options - Summer Palace: grand gardens, long walks, and one important caveat
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Beijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options

10.Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $9

Choose a self-guided ticket for the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, or Mutianyu Great Wall. Li or Lu sends QR codes, maps, entry instructions, and practical tips through WhatsApp. You arrange your own transport and explore at your own pace.

“Li is very detailed and provided helpful suggestions on how best to visit.”

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Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven - Tiananmen Square: scale and modern political history
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Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

11.Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 120 reviews · from $93

This seven-hour Beijing tour visits Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven with an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transport within the Fourth Ring Road. Guides may include Mary, Jenny, Christina, Mark, or Cherry. Book early, since late bookings may replace the Forbidden City with Jingshan Park.

“this tour was good, but not much more then that i was taken to both the tourist option, and had a ticket for the forbidden city (which was great) i wish i could have some more time in the square, and some more to see the grounds in the temple of heaven... but i got what i was promised... the tour-guide took me to both a silk factory, and a pearl store. both he tried to make me buy stuff.. i felt highly pressured to buy things, even dough i did not really wanted to.. altogether, you get what you pay for, lesson learned don't book the cheapest tour you…”

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Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service - Entering through the East Gate
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Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service

12.Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $8

Visit Beijing’s Temple of Heaven independently with a prepaid QR ticket sent by WhatsApp one day ahead. Your ticket covers the park, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, and Circular Mound Altar. Choose an optional private guide, or follow clear route advice from Li and explore at your own pace.

“Notre visite du Temple du Ciel a été très agréable, en grande partie grâce à Li. Il a été très à l'écoute et nous a donné des conseils précieux qui ont rendu notre expérience encore plus agréable et l’acces au temple facile. Je recommande vivement cette visite !”

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Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour - Starting with the Temple of Heaven
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Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour

13.Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · from $97

Meet guides such as Lucy, Susan, Anson, or Huang at your hotel, then visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City. Your private guide can adjust the pace, explain imperial rituals, arrange lunch, and add time or extra stops when available.

“We had day tour for our family of 5 (3 teenagers) with Anson visiting the the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. Anson was really fantastic especially as our oldest son has autism. He gave a good history of the places and lunch trying the famous Peking Duck was delicious. Our kids have peanut allergies so he also made sure the authentic dishes were safe. He is also a great photographer and made sure we had lot of family photos of the tour. We highly recommend Anson!”

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Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace - Summer Palace: imperial gardens by Kunming Lake
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Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace

14.Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting Beijing’s Panda House, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven. Guides such as Lucy, Sherry, Judy, and Susan are praised for clear English and strong history storytelling. Lunch, entrance fees, and central hotel transfers are included.

“Our tour guide Linda and our driver were great. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the venues on our tour and the lunch was great. It was a wonderful way to spend our last day in Beijing.”

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Beijing:Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven Small Group Tour - Meeting at Beijing Xinqiao Hotel
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Beijing:Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven Small Group Tour

15.Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

You’ll visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven in a small English-speaking group. Guides such as Lisa, Melody, Huang, and Alice explain imperial life, ceremonies, and Chinese architecture while handling reservations and entry. Expect security checks, lots of walking, and a quick lunch break.

“An absolutely outstanding tour! Our guide, Melody, was simply perfect: incredibly knowledgeable, always smiling, extremely kind and wonderfully friendly. She provided us with a wealth of historical and cultural information about the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, all explained with passion and clarity, making every moment of the visit engaging and enjoyable. Melody paid great attention to the group, answered every question patiently, and created a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere throughout the tour. Her enthusiasm was contagious and made this experience even more special. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover the imperial history of Beijing with a top-level g...”

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