1.North side: enter the park from the north gate, and you can reach the Huangqian Hall forward, which is a solemn ancient building, 15 meters away from the stone wall, you can feel its cultural background up close. There are shrines and altars in the Huangqian Temple, and if you have enough time and interest, you can make a simple stop here to get a better understanding of its cultural background. Next, head to the Hall of Prayer, one of the core buildings of the Temple of Heaven, which includes the Divine Kitchen, the Long Corridor, and the Slaughtering Pavilion, where you can learn more about ancient Chinese sacrificial culture, especially the religious beliefs of the worship of the Heavenly Emperor and the earth gods. Built in the Ming Dynasty, the Hall of Prayer is one of the main buildings of the Temple of Heaven and represents the highest specification of royal sacrifices. Moreover, this is one of the most unmissable places for tourists to visit the Temple of Heaven.
Visitors can then come to the Danbi Bridge, which is the main passage to the prayer hall, which is very beautiful on both sides with Huabiao and white jade railings. One end of the Danbi Bridge is the south side of the Yuanqiu Altar, and the other end is the Hall of Prayer, which is also one of the core buildings of the Temple of Heaven, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. The mound altar is one of the main buildings of the Temple of Heaven, and it is the place where the emperor worships the heavens on the winter solstice. On the Danbi Bridge in the south of the Yuanqiu Altar, there is also a very famous scenic spot called Nine Dragon Cypress, which is a peculiar cypress tree, because the branches spiral upward, it is called magnificent. To the north of the altar is the Imperial Dome, which is the second largest hall of the Temple of Heaven and a place for worship. The imperial dome was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, and the whole hall is a circular building with three floors, each with different meanings and symbols.
In addition, there are many other attractions such as the Temple of Heaven, the Hall of Prayer, the Temple of Heaven, and the Kagura Department, and there are many beautiful flowers and buildings that are well worth a visit. From Engaoka, you can go to Kagura-do and Sainomiya via Namdaemun along the western road. The Kagura Department is a performance venue for the sacrificial ** dance, and it is a cultural relic and historic site moved from the imperial palace in the Yuan Dynasty. The palace is the place where the emperor fasted before the sacrifice, and it was an indispensable part of the ancient Chinese sacrificial system. In addition, the palace is surrounded by water on all sides, and the environment is quiet, and it is also a famous scenic spot in the Temple of Heaven Park. Finally, it is possible to leave from the West Gate.
East side: Enter the park from the east gate, enter from the east gate and walk all the way to the north, until you reach the slaughtering pavilion, and then visit the god kitchen, the imperial hall and the prayer hall in turn. The Huangqian Hall is a building built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, formerly known as the Taishen Temple, which is used to worship the heavens. After the Imperial Hall is the Hall of Prayer, which is the central building of the Temple of Heaven and one of the tallest buildings in the entire city of Beijing. The prayer hall was built in the Ming Dynasty to pray for the emperor to pray for good weather and rain. After visiting the Hall of Prayer, you can reach the Imperial Dome via the Danbi Bridge and then the Echo Wall to reach the mound. This route leads directly to the main building of the Temple of Heaven and provides a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the Temple of Heaven. In addition, in this route, visitors can also enjoy the lake, vegetation, and garden landscape of the Temple of Heaven Park, feeling the beauty and tranquility of the park.
South side: Enter the park from the south gate, the south gate is the main gate of the Temple of Heaven Park, after entering the gate, go all the way to the south, you can go straight to the mound, the echo wall, the Nine Dragons cypress, the Danbi Bridge, this route is very suitable for tourists to visit the main attractions of the Temple of Heaven, and it is also relatively close to other attractions in the park. The mound is one of the most important buildings in the Temple of Heaven and the place where the emperor worships the heavens on the winter solstice. Visitors can spot a Kowloon cypress on the lake near the mound, which is a peculiar cypress tree that is spectacular because of its nine branches that spiral upwards. The Echo Wall is a very magical attraction, it is one of the representatives of ancient Chinese architecture and one of the largest echo walls in the world. To the north of the Nine Dragons is the Imperial Dome, which is the second largest hall of the Temple of Heaven and a place for worship. Finally, it is possible to leave from the West Gate.
No matter which route you choose, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Temple of Heaven Park, feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture, and learn about the essence of ancient Chinese sacrificial culture and architectural art. In addition, if visitors need to visit the Temple of Heaven Park for a longer period of time, they can also choose to rent a battery car for a tour, which can make it easier to visit the various attractions in the Temple of Heaven Park.